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AEV Salta HD Wheel 17 x 8.5 | 8-6.5 Bolt Pattern

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The Salta HD wheel for the 2003+ Ram 2500/3500 combines both modern styling and rugged durability in one great looking package. Inspired by the legendary Dakar Rally and named after the Argentine city along its route, the Salta HD’s race-inspired 16-spoke design not only looks great, but also adds significant strength to the wheel. AEV’s Signature recessed valve stems provide added protection from rocks and other objects on the trail. The 17×8.5 Salta HD features a Ram-specific backspacing that is designed for the perfect fitment with or without factory fender flares when using up to a 37” tire (when used with our 3″ suspension system). This vehicle specific wheel design provides the optimal balance of tire clearance, scrub radius and handling.

The Salta HD wheel for the 2003+ Ram 2500/3500 combines both modern styling and rugged durability in one great looking package. Inspired by the legendary Dakar Rally and named after the Argentine city along its route, the Salta HD’s race-inspired 16-spoke design not only looks great, but also adds significant strength to the wheel. AEV’s Signature recessed valve stems provide added protection from rocks and other objects on the trail. The 17×8.5 Salta HD features a Ram-specific backspacing that is designed for the perfect fitment with or without factory fender flares when using up to a 37” tire (when used with our 3″ suspension system). This vehicle specific wheel design provides the optimal balance of tire clearance, scrub radius and handling.

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KEY FEATURES:
  • A356/T6 cast aluminum construction
  • 4,100 lbs. load rating - tested w/ a 40" tire
  • Compatible with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Recessed valve stems for added protection
  • Tested to stringent SAE J2530 standards
  • Molded AEV Center Cap included
  • Lifetime structural warranty
About AEV | American Expedition Vehicles

American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), based out of Missoula, Montana, has been building custom vehicles designed to tackle the rigors of off-roading, overlanding, and general day to day commuting since 1997. AEV originally gained a substantial amount of publicity with their line of stretched Jeeps that dds a pickup-style bed behind the cab area, creating a highly functional and visually appealing work of art. This unique upgrade melded with additional suspension and powertrain upgrades from AEV has created a vehicle that many would argue should have been available from the factory.

With the Jeep market cornered, American Expedition Vehicles unveiled its lineup for the Ram Heavy Duty market in 2014, dubbing this new application the Prospector. The Prospector has taken the same approach that AEV has always taken, to produce products that serve a functional purpose and design and build these products to a standard that exceed even OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) standards. With the original unveiling of the Prospector at the SEMA Show in 2014, AEV has gained and continued to build on the notoriety they have had for years in the Jeep market, but now within the Ram HD community. While its true there are numerous other companies producing wheels, bumpers, and suspension systems for this application, you would be hard pressed to find another company that does it with the amount of finesse as AEV. And even more difficult, a company that has built all of their components to work in harmony with one another, but work just as well when used as individual components.

We at Diesel Power Products are extremely proud to have the opportunity to be labeled as an Authorized Dealer of AEV products because we know that without a doubt, we can confidently recommend their products because they truly perform as advertised, and fit like they came from the factory. Does the fact that they have a manufacturing headquarters in Detroit, Michigan just down the road from the automakers have anything to do with that? Probably, but we'll let the product speak for itself.

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Product Overview: AEV Wheels for Ram
The problem with the majority of aftermarket wheels on the market today are they truly are not vehicle specific. Sure, they have certain bolt patterns that work on any vehicle with that particular bolt pattern, but theres so much more that should go into it than that. What about width and backspacing? These two seldom misunderstood variables can completely change how a wheel and tire package sits on the truck, and can cause the need for fender flares due to excessive backspacing or control arm / radius arm rub if not enough depending on the vehicle. AEV took an entirely different approach and built the Katla wheel specifically for one series of truck, the 2010+ Ram HD, yet they will still bolt up to any truck with an 8x6.5 bolt pattern.
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