AEV Salta 17x8.5 Wheel 8x6.5 Ram 2500/3500 - Black

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The Salta HD 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 17x8.5 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. This vehicle specific wheel design provides the optimal balance of tire clearance, scrub radius and handling. Available in Matte Black, Onyx and Silver finishes.

Key Features:

  • A356/T6 cast aluminum construction
  • 3,650 lbs. load rating – tested w/ a 40” tire
  • Compatible with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • AEV's Signature recessed valve stems for added protection
  • Tested to stringent SAE J2530 standards
  • Molded AEV Center Cap included
  • Lifetime structural warranty

*Be aware that the tire size indicated on the sidewall of a tire is only a general indication of its size and is not necessarily its actual size. Tires can run larger or smaller than their indicated size and larger tires may rub fenders, chassis and control-arms during steering and/or suspension movement.

Please note: As a general safety precaution, AEV does not recommend powder coating aluminum wheels. The heat range and duration of the powder coating process may overlap the heat treating and aging of cast or forged aluminum wheels. For this reason, powder coated wheels will not be covered under AEV’s lifetime structural warranty. All repairs and/or color changes should utilize automotive type liquid paint.


TECH SPECS

Application: 2003+ Ram 2500/3500
Size: 17x8.5
Bolt Pattern: 8x6.5
Offset: +27mm
Approximate Backspacing: 6”
Coatings: Primer, Paint

Made In: China. And for the record, we’re not happy about it. At AEV, we remain committed to American manufacturing, and we would much rather have our wheels manufactured in the US. But right now, you can’t get wheels made in the US at aftermarket volumes.

What happened? Most of the US wheel manufacturing used to be based in California. In the early nineties, China targeted the wheel industry as a strategic growth industry. They set up incentives for the construction of wheel manufacturing facilities, began offering export credits of 22% on wheels, and fully subsidized the cost of new tooling. US plants couldn’t compete. Most US manufacturers ended up selling their equipment to China, created partnerships with the Chinese plants, and became middle men importing wheels back to the US.

Today, the only cast wheel plants left in the US are for high volume OE wheel programs. So unfortunately, buying from China is a necessary evil of being in the aftermarket cast wheel business. We have made the effort to buy from a high quality Chinese plant. Our plant also produces OE wheels for Volkswagen, Audi, BMW and Harley Davidson, among others. Our supplier has Americans on the ground in China who oversee our programs for us, and we have been over to China to inspect and visit the plant.

When lower volume manufacturing becomes feasible again in the US, we will be first in line. Over the past 20 years, the Chinese government has stopped subsidizing tooling, has been phasing out the wheel export credits, and as of 2011 they finally eliminated the wheel credits. We hope that in time, US plants will be able to compete and we will start to see some volume move back to the US.

Customer Reviews

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David
A little biased

First off I have to say the Saltas are my favorite wheel on a Ram HD. I love the look.
These are nice wheels- well built and the finish is nice. I know they are made in China- but currently what isn’t?
The backspacing is perfect for the 35’s I have on the truck. Much better than my old 20” wheels. Truck rides much nicer having some extra sidewall. I’d like to say buy them- but I also enjoy not seeing them everywhere!

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Brian Sebastian
35 12.50 ridge grapplers on stock Rebel HD

Rims arrived perfectly packed and had them shoed with 35 12.50 r17 ridge grapplers. Fit on my new rebel HD with completely stock suspension and no rubbing.

Thanks!

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John Wright
AEV Salta wheels

CJC was helpful with my questions and wheels arrived in a week. Just had them installed yesterday. Totally changes stance and look of truck. Exactly what I was looking for. Went with Falken Wildpeak AT4w tires. 35x12.5x17. Very pleased with wheels and tires so far.

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Shaun Darrall
Awesome Wheels and Service

CJC really hooked me up with some awesome wheels for my Power Wagon. My new AEV Saltas look great and fit perfect with my Toyo Open Country R/T Trail 37x12.5x17s. Received my wheels in record time and they were packaged well. Thank you CJC!

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Alan Higginbotham
AEV on Power Wagon

Wheels arrived a day early and packaged extremely well.
Rims and 35” Toyo M/T’s balanced out with less weight and less road force than passenger car tires. Great service and knowledgeable staff with lots of online videos
to help out. I recommend giving them a shot.