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Bob Harder


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posted 04-24-2005 11:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bob Harder     send a private message to Bob Harder   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Bob Harder
Can the Prowler wheels be used on other, heavier cars or trucks if the wheel lug spacing matches?

I was thinking of putting Prowler wheels on my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 regular cab truck...17" on front and 20" on rear to match prowler...

I would probably lower the truck first ... 2" in front and 4" in rear to level it...then use Prowler wheels with air-type Prowler sized tires...

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

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posted 04-25-2005 09:18 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for WildCat     send a private message to WildCat   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by WildCat
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Originally posted by Bob Harder:
Can the Prowler wheels be used on other, heavier cars or trucks if the wheel lug spacing matches?

I was thinking of putting Prowler wheels on my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 regular cab truck...17" on front and 20" on rear to match prowler...

I would probably lower the truck first ... 2" in front and 4" in rear to level it...then use Prowler wheels with air-type Prowler sized tires...

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

I'm not sure what the bolt pattern is on the newer truck but if it is 4 1/2 " pattenr they should work.

Getting tires the right height might be a problem, I think the stock tires would have too short of a side wall for the truck.

Larry Lord has a set on his `66 Charger

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posted 04-25-2005 09:54 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Kevin A     send a private message to Kevin A   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Kevin A
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posted 04-25-2005 10:03 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Black Tie 161     send a private message to Black Tie 161   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Black Tie 161
The Prowler wheels are American racing Torque Thrust wheels.

You could probably find the same wheel by AR but in the size you wanted without having to fit Prowler specs to the formula.

Good luck!

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posted 04-25-2005 10:07 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for lavka     send a private message to lavka   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by lavka
I've got a set of 4 chrome 20" Prowler wheels. Not mint. Some chrome pitting on the backside surfaces. The front sides are in good shape. Good for your daily driver. No center caps. Will sell for $1000. U pay shipping. Send me a PM.
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posted 04-25-2005 10:15 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for 01Prowler     send a private message to 01Prowler   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by 01Prowler
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Originally posted by Black Tie 161:
The Prowler wheels are American racing Torque Thrust wheels.

You could probably find the same wheel by AR but in the size you wanted without having to fit Prowler specs to the formula.

Good luck!

The Torque Thrust wheel sure looks quite a bit different from a Prowler wheel to me....


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posted 04-28-2005 12:44 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Bob Harder     send a private message to Bob Harder   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Bob Harder
Thanks for the tips!

Remaining question: With the Prowler only weighing in at 2900 pounds, would it be safe to use Prowler wheels on a 4600 pound truck? I am sure the wheels are designed with some factor of safety but there IS a lot of air in between our Prowler 'spokes'...!!!

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posted 04-28-2005 12:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ed monahan     send a private message to ed monahan   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by ed monahan
Bob, I do not know the answer to your question, however, folks keep claiming the wheels get out of round fairly easily. Therefore I would think they bend due to pot holes, etc. If it is going to be a work truck that could be a problem.
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Ed,
Is that problem more common with the Run Flats though? I'm sure the stiff side wall has quite a bit to do with that problem... I wonder if people with the Dunlop tires are having better luck...

Also I don't think the offset on the wheels is correct for a pickup but that's just a guess..

This message has been edited by 01Prowler on 04-28-2005 at 01:02 PM

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Bob, You raise a good point. I'm not sure what the load rating of these wheels are but I'm sure it can be determined with a little research.

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folks keep claiming the wheels get out of round fairly easily. Therefore I would think they bend due to pot holes, etc. If it is going to be a work truck that could be a problem.

Ed, My understanding is that these wheels are cast vs. forged construction and are therefor weaker than forged alloy type wheels. I have also heard of many Prowler rims being bent by potholes but only front rims, not rears. (That's why I have 2 spare new front wheels in boxes )

Has anyone ever seen a rear rim out of round?

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posted 04-28-2005 04:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ed monahan     send a private message to ed monahan   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by ed monahan
Ron, that is a good point. I don't know the answer to that either. It is something to think about before making a decision.

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