artsar

So I found a set of 24" Alcoas I am thinking of getting, but they are still set up for a transport truck tire (24.5") and I want to get them milled down to fit a normal low pro tire. I know tennessee wheel and tire in the states does it, but anyone know of someone in the Toronto area?

Also what is all involved. I am guessing taking a 1/4" all around the rim off and milling the inner lip, but I am not entirely sure. Any ideas?

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gtxsmitty

I'd recommend taking one to a machine shop and asking. If they don't have a big enough lathe they may know someone who does, or be able to point you in the right direction.

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dcnded

the .5" size rims have a different shape to the bead , on the inside , if you compare any other rim that isnt a half size you see what i mean , this is where they will require the "shave down". ill see if i can get a pic or two for ya.
but basically the half sizes have a tapered bead , where the standard sizes are almost 90 deg square.

gtxsmitty

yeah pics would be cool! I think I know what ya mean, but be cool to see

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artsar

Yea a picture would be great. The guys on dually scene told me to just buy some from the states. Easy enough if you have 4500 bucks or can find them and want to travel to get them.

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dcnded

here the pics , hope this helps !!

first pic here is a "standard" wheel , bead is "square"...


second pic is a "half" size , bead is "tapered"

artsar

oh ok. Thats what I thought you meant. So in other words you just need to get that "tapered" part milled flat to a "square". Thanks fo the help. I don't see why any local machine shop with the right lathe can't do this.

Thanks again for the pics. learn something new every day

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gtxsmitty

would that weaken the strength of the rim where the bead puts pressure or would it be okay?

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artsar

They get milled down all the time for Duallys. It probably does weaken it but then again they are used to hauling a big rig plus several tonnes of load. If I use them its just going to be used to move a truck. so I doubt the milling ruins it that much.

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artsar

On a side note. Anyone know where I can get this done? I am hoping somewhere in the southern ontario area. I know of a few machine shops, but maybe someone knows of a place that does this type of work more often.

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gtxsmitty

see if brandon york's dad might know. He owns a truck spring shop right by pearson airport. Theres lots of industry there so he may have a contact...

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flamingx

Being that big rig axles are rated for usualy up to 22,000lbs they should have more then ample thickness of material there.


This guy did it with no aparent problems. He doesnt haul with it but does drag race it
Peterbilt 377 (379) Convertible by Botelho Bros - YouTube

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slowrider16

Did Robs? International have milled semi rims on it? The laid out yellow one

artsar

Yes and he had it done from a friend that only did it as a favor so they don't want to do it again. With all the dually projects coming up I want to find someone local that can do it cheap and quick

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