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Steel VS Aluminum

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by ARC, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. Dec 17, 2011 at 7:11 PM
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    ARC

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    What are the advantages between the two materials on wheels?
     
    ARC, Dec 17, 2011
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  2. Dec 18, 2011 at 1:43 AM
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    92LandCruiser

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    cost and weight mostly


    steel is heavy, wheels are cheaper

    alloys are lighter, more expensive
     
    92LandCruiser, Dec 18, 2011
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  3. Dec 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM
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    Understood, but what affect does the weight difference have on the truck if any?
     
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  4. Dec 18, 2011 at 11:45 AM
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    The greater the weight of the truck, the less carrying capacity you have and the harder it will be to stop the truck. Those are the two biggies.
     
    ian408, Dec 18, 2011
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  5. Dec 18, 2011 at 11:50 AM
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    FOX 2.0 RESIS,LRUCAS,BILLY 5100S ON THE REAR.MAGNAFLOW 11264,COLOR MATCHED GRILL,YELLOW FOG MOD.OVER HEAD DVD,FEDERAL COURAGIA M/T
    fuel milage too
     
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  6. Dec 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM
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    unsprung weight should be minimized if possible to improve braking and suspension performance.
     
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