Replacement wheel for Bighorn

[k6fn]

after yesterdays fiasco with yet another blown tire, im now in the market for a replacement rim for my 31RL Bighorn.. (16" with center chrome dome cover)
I called the Heartland factory/parts and they will have to order one ($185) and it will take 2 weeks +..
My question is: are there any dealers on I-40 between Calif and Arkansas that may stock them???
Heartland couldnt tell me who else may have them..
I have a call into "Tireco" to see if they may have provided them in 2008 and if so who some dealers may be..
im switching to "G" rated now..
I also have to replace the "J" metal that costs $52 but $190 shipping is ridiculous even if it is long, it only weighs very little..
it will be easy to replace but they dont carry the particular decal any longer so I will have to color match and shoot the decal with a good paint..
Woe is me and **** the bad tires!
the G rated tires are expensive but when I was stranded west of kingman with 2 bad tires and only one spare, I would have easily paid the price..
If you can afford them, you will be happy with them..
regards to all and happy Trails

Jerry K, k6fn

 

[GOTTOYS]

I'm sure there are other brands that use the same wheel. Stop in at a few dealers along your route and see what they have. If nothing else you should be able to pickup a steel wheel almost anywhere. It will certainly work. Good idea getting rid of the junk tires and going to a "G" rated tire. Good luck...Don

 

[cookie]

Don't know what wheels you have on your BH, but I think they might look something like THIS.
A littlel cheaper and maybe a little faster shipping.

Peace
Dave

 

[SJH]

Most of the wheels are made by Sendel with many rigs using the T02. You can find them at Gearworks and many other places.

 

[hoefler]

Another thing you have to keep in mind is, the pressure rating on the wheel. I found when looking for a replacement wheel or our 06 when we had a blow out, alot of the wheels are only rated for 80 psi, including ones rated for 3950 pounds. Unable to match the old aluminum, I bought 4 steel wheels that look similar to the aluminum. Just could not afford a $1,000 for wheels on top of $1,000 for tires at once.

 

[Bob&Patty]

These are the wheels that came with our 07 BH. You might try them.

http://www.series06.com/