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has anybody used different wheels on the big trucks. I would like to get away from the split rims but still keep my load capacity. I have yet to pull them off and take to the tire shop. I have seen some aluminum types but none with the right specs.

first thing we gots to know is what rims ya got now? if they are dayton rims then yes, ya can replace them. if they are the steel budds with a 10 bolt pattern than yes you can replace them with late model 19.5 rims. ahem! my very first answer to a question on the big truck page!

You don't say what size truck these rims are on.
So I will throw a few notes

Though I think here is nothing wrong with the split rims, I can understand tire shop skittishness over them.

I've never had trouble with them

If it is a 1.5 ton light/medium truck or less you should have no trouble finding later model truck rims that will fit.

I going to assume that your referring to your 1.5

You may want to contact a Heavy Truck dealer such as Freightliner, Mack, GMC etc or truck stop or heavy truck and equipment tire shop for tire replacement and/or for advisories of what and where to look for - They are usually equipped to handle split rims.

Try ALCOA
http://www.alcoa.com/alcoawheels/north_america/en/product_category.asp?cat_id=891

Here is just one website, though not in your local, that may be of some help in your research.
http://www.mutualwheel.com/parts/buyerguide.html

A latter option.
If I am not mistaken Stockton Wheel can make you a custom set if your a absolute oddball with money to burn.

Also, should you change your rims, hang on to the originals and pass them to the new owner when you sell.

See my answer to the later post on wheels above here. 10-lug 19.5's were on my 54. Will fit 54 up correctly, but center hole is bigger and won't fit the 53 down hubs tight. Bolt pattern is same as old wheels.