Pics from the recovery. Loaded up in St George. Stopped for the night at a hotel since the alternator doesn't seem to be working on the m915a1.
Headed out saturday morning and stopped by Beaver, Utah to pick up the 24.5" wheels. Paid $200 for all 11, and I'm not a fan of aluminum wheels after this little fiasco. Need paint, then to find tires. 11x24.5"s are commonly available but I'd like to go with 12x24.5"s since they are 1" shorter than the 395's. Having a hard time find them used.
Got the truck back to Lehi, Utah this afternoon. Disconnected the trailer, will unload the truck and wheels tomorrow.
As for which caused the failure, it's gonna have to be debated between the wheel manufacturer and the stud manufacturer since they are blaming each other.
Tractor pulled it well, was definetly working on some of the grades (up to 6% on this section of interstate). Dropped down to 30mph. Downhill with the trans in 4th and jakes on high managed the weight with only having to step on the brakes a few times.