Alcoas

[henderson]

> > Dear Netters,
> > I understand the wheel of choice is the Alcoa Classic. I have noticed many
> > rigs on various web pages that have triangular holes instead of round which
> > gives the appearance of a five spoke wheel. Am I correct in assuming this is
> > the Alcoa LTS? Is there anything wrong with using this wheel such as offsets
> > or it is not inherently as strong as the classic?
> > Dave Meekhof
> > 73 Glacier

Dave:
Been there done that on researching Alcoa's....try them at 1-800-242-9898.
I was lucky in getting hold of a knowledgeable and personable person. (This was
about a year ago, so I hope some of those folks are still there!)

I was told the approved wheel for the GMC is the one with the round holes, not the
triangular ones. The Classic: PN 160321. Also, Aloca will not stand behind their
warranty unless you use their recommended lug nuts PN139987. And you'll have to be
careful that you get the right nut covers...tire stores seem to like to sell those
expensive, chromed ones that are waay too long. Had to send mine back. You see
those used on the 18 wheelers, but I sure don't like the way they look on the Gmc.

Hope this helps...
Tom Henderson - Houston
76 Birchaven 23'

 

[jeanne penrod]

www.alcoawheels.com
Alcoa shows a new(?) cleaning system for those of us who are running thier
wheels.

Jim Penrod Jus hangin out and bein cool in Lake Placid F.L.A.

 

[dave mumert]

- ----- Original Message -----
From: J Penrod
To:
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 4:19 PM
Subject: GMC: Alcoas

> www.alcoawheels.com
> Alcoa shows a new(?) cleaning system for those of us who are running thier
> wheels.
>
> Jim Penrod Jus hangin out and bein cool in Lake Placid F.L.A.
>

I visited the local Alcoa dealer on Friday. He said the cleaner was very
good but expensive. The kit is good for 10 highway truck wheels (22.5") or
2 complete GMCs. It is a three part kit. Part one of the kit quickly cleans
the wheel of all oxidation etc and turns it almost white. The second part
is the buffer/polish that returns the wheel to the factory condition. Part
three is a sealer.

His guess about the life of polished condition was that it lasted about 6
times longer than straight polish/wax. He thought it was worth the price
only if you had to clean up a set of really grungy wheels.

His price was $60.00 Canadian $40.00US. He quoted $250.00Can for the wheels
so I would be willing to bet you could find the polish for less than he
quoted.

Dave
dave

 

[bartz paul]

I obtained the three step polishing kit in question a couple years ago. It
works, although some effort is required.

I would caution you about the below statement "only if you had to clean up a
set of really grungy wheels". My recommendation is if you can help it,
don't ever let your wheels get close to that point as it takes an inordinate
amount of effort to get the wheel back to original condition.

I find that the back side of the wheel is harder to keep looking good, due
to brake dust and rainwater splash, which combine to produce "black spotted"
corrosion and the infrequent cleaning it receives.

Paul Bartz

From: Dave Mumert [mailto:dave]
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 7:20 PM

From: J Penrod
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 1999 4:19 PM

www.alcoawheels.com http://www.alcoawheels.com
Alcoa shows a new(?) cleaning system for those of us who are running
their wheels.

Jim Penrod Jus hangin out and bein cool in Lake Placid F.L.A.

I visited the local Alcoa dealer on Friday. He said the cleaner was very
good but expensive. The kit is good for 10 highway truck wheels (22.5") or
2 complete GMCs. It is a three part kit. Part one of the kit quickly cleans
the wheel of all oxidation etc and turns it almost white. The second part
is the buffer/polish that returns the wheel to the factory condition. Part
three is a sealer.
His guess about the life of polished condition was that it lasted about 6
times longer than straight polish/wax. He thought it was worth the price
only if you had to clean up a set of really grungy wheels.
His price was $60.00 Canadian $40.00US. He quoted $250.00Can for the wheels
so I would be willing to bet you could find the polish for less than he
quoted.

 

[john dolan]

Thanks Paul, for the user report going back a couple of years...

>Alcoa shows a new(?) cleaning system for those of us who are running
>their wheels. Jim Penrod Jus hangin out and bein cool in Lake Placid F.L.A.

So the implicit question in Jim's post was well founded? Just another case of
marketing's love affair with the word 'New'. It works doesn't it.

John 74 Glacier

 

[roger black]

OK, Lanier,
I've seen em and I like em. Your wheels look great. Of course, Jimmie Sue
deserves the best shoes you can get for her.{:>)
Roger