We had a guy come into my shop today trying to have us mount some 24 inch super low profile tires on to milled down 24.5 diesel wheels. Had to turn him away for liability reasons, but I was blown away this was even a thing. Had to Google some pictures to see what was going on here lol. Super cool to see something different tho
Man you had her good and straight! Nice set up. Did you leave a radius or did your mill leave it at a 90? We just turned a set on a lathe and it finished at 90 but they work great.
Thanks! Lathe I’m sure would be much faster but mine is a little small for that. I picked the carbide inserts on the cutter because they have a decent radius on them, but it’s still much smaller radius than the wheels originally had.
I bought some super singles *I was told* got milled to a 22” with brand new 33” allterrian tires on them, so I put them on my truck and didn’t even make it half a mile before the tire came off the rim… no harm was done, I’m 95% sure they weren’t milled down but how could I check to be sure? Or Is it possible they are milled and the tires just didn’t get a good bead? I’ve never messed with these kinda wheels so any input is helpful
Where are you located? I have a set of 22.5 that need to mill down to 22. How much do you charge? I'm in Los Angeles if you know anyone that can do this near me that works also.
As the wheel manufacturer, have you tested these wheels for lateral load now that you removed a substantial part of the bead area? What is the point of voiding the $500 wheels warranty? seems really risky, in todays times when lawsuits abound. An improperly repaired tire cost Mossy Ford 28.8m dollars, this can ruin a business when something goes wrong.
Nope, I didn’t invent this process, but the thinnest point after the cut is still thicker than most lighter duty aluminum wheels. The point is to be able to use them on a pickup truck with commonly available 24” car tires. 24.5 load rating factory (as a 24.5)is 7400lbs, load rating on a standard 24” car tire is 2200lbs so you’d have a hard time overloading the rim before the tire.
@@devriesfabmachine8721 Go to the 2:00 minute mark in your video. That's where the coolant mist starts out as you are breathing it in. As machinists, it's all too easy for us to lose sight of this. I've seen guys with surface grinders and welders in their small shops but regard proper air filtration and ventilation as an afterthought- as if it was a difference that made no difference.
@@GnosisMan50 ah good point. I did have a vent fan going out the window right there, but after that set of wheels I switched to a coolant that is mixed with water and according to the SDS is non toxic. I do wear a respirator for grinding though, and I have a fume extractor setup in my garage where I weld.
Thank you for the video its a credit to your skill 👍😊
Nice work!
We had a guy come into my shop today trying to have us mount some 24 inch super low profile tires on to milled down 24.5 diesel wheels. Had to turn him away for liability reasons, but I was blown away this was even a thing. Had to Google some pictures to see what was going on here lol. Super cool to see something different tho
Been doin it for 20 yrs
For liability? Nah because you didn't know how to do it
@@MrDollainc LOL! Exactly! He could have made a release form for any liability.
Great setup. I would imagine the same is possible with 19.5" semi wheels?
Thanks, I’d think so but so far I’ve only done 22.5s and 24.5s.
Man you had her good and straight! Nice set up. Did you leave a radius or did your mill leave it at a 90? We just turned a set on a lathe and it finished at 90 but they work great.
Thanks! Lathe I’m sure would be much faster but mine is a little small for that. I picked the carbide inserts on the cutter because they have a decent radius on them, but it’s still much smaller radius than the wheels originally had.
Is this milled down to run 24”..?
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Is it possible to mill steel 22.5s? Love to keep my steelies on the Loadstar
No, there’s not enough material on a steel wheel to mill anything off
I bought some super singles
*I was told* got milled to a 22” with brand new 33” allterrian tires on them, so I put them on my truck and didn’t even make it half a mile before the tire came off the rim… no harm was done, I’m 95% sure they weren’t milled down but how could I check to be sure? Or Is it possible they are milled and the tires just didn’t get a good bead? I’ve never messed with these kinda wheels so any input is helpful
If it’s not milled the rim would just taper directly to the lip, if it is there would be a small flat step about 3/4 inch wide before the lip
The tire just came off sounds like bs
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Where are you located? I have a set of 22.5 that need to mill down to 22. How much do you charge? I'm in Los Angeles if you know anyone that can do this near me that works also.
@@devriesfabmachine8721 from Massachusetts and interested in getting my wheels mill down to 22” from 22.5. Is there a phone number I can call?
You did find that the second bead on the dish side got too thin?
No, I’ve done a few dozen sets like this and haven’t had any issues whatsoever. It’s still around 3/8” thick at the thinnest point
I would like to see a video of you measuring the dish side before and after milling
What's something like this cost on 22.5"milled to 22"
I generally charge $90 per wheel for 22.5s
As the wheel manufacturer, have you tested these wheels for lateral load now that you removed a substantial part of the bead area? What is the point of voiding the $500 wheels warranty? seems really risky, in todays times when lawsuits abound. An improperly repaired tire cost Mossy Ford 28.8m dollars, this can ruin a business when something goes wrong.
Nope, I didn’t invent this process, but the thinnest point after the cut is still thicker than most lighter duty aluminum wheels. The point is to be able to use them on a pickup truck with commonly available 24” car tires. 24.5 load rating factory (as a 24.5)is 7400lbs, load rating on a standard 24” car tire is 2200lbs so you’d have a hard time overloading the rim before the tire.
Cost to do 6 wheels please
Email me at davedevries824@gmail.com
I’d like a set milled how can I contact you. I’m in pa and could bring them
My email is davedevries824@gmail.com
Also location and contact info..?
What’s the purpose of this ?
Run 24” tires instead of 24.5 for use on pickup trucks
Where are you located?
Central NJ
How much did you take off?
.150 per side
I've been looking for this video for 10 yrs.
What is the name if this jig you have mounted that the belts turn or did you custom make it?
@@MrCstone1 it’s a rotary table with 10 lug adapter on it. the belts run off the machine power feed
@devriesfabmachine8721 thanks for the quick reply and info
Location??
I’m in NJ
Dam I'm trying to find someone close to Tennessee
No respirator? Not good.
Respirator for what?
@@devriesfabmachine8721 Go to the 2:00 minute mark in your video. That's where the coolant mist starts out as you are breathing it in. As machinists, it's all too easy for us to lose sight of this. I've seen guys with surface grinders and welders in their small shops but regard proper air filtration and ventilation as an afterthought- as if it was a difference that made no difference.
@@GnosisMan50 ah good point. I did have a vent fan going out the window right there, but after that set of wheels I switched to a coolant that is mixed with water and according to the SDS is non toxic. I do wear a respirator for grinding though, and I have a fume extractor setup in my garage where I weld.
@@devriesfabmachine8721 It's a life saver that you are aware -not many machinist are. I'm glad you know better -all the best to you!
Location and contact info?
I’m located in Central NJ email is DaveDeVries824@gmail.com
This is very dangerous
Thanks for watching!
How?