Would you trade steelies for these?

Someone offered to trade these for my steelies. Both 16" wheels. And both have newer tires. Any disadvantages to the alloy shown?

 

To me the wheels are an upgrade versus steel. However, those are some cheap tires of questionable quality. If you currently have a quity set of tires then I don't think this is a good trade

 

@Big Cole noted! I can swap the tires. Mine are Dunlop. Thank you for your input!

 

^^ X2 There is little to no value in your rims or his, I'd be far more interested in the tires riding on the rims..

EDIT: There you go... assuming the cost to do so is reasonable, swap tires and make the trade.

 

What is it going to cost you to do so:
- Dismounting the tires
- Swapping or reconnecting the TPMS
- Remounting the tires
- Balancing
If it's worth it to you AND if the no-name tires are valuable, then go for it.
I've got a set of 3rd gen (4) steelies I'd almost give away.

 

Finish on those wheels with the embedded brake dust will probably never come clean without destroying the finish with a strong acidic product, I dont see this exchange being an "upgrade"......
I personally think the simple steel wheel is visually more appealing than that busy wheel....
Keep what you have or go aftermarket, theres off brand wheels that can be had for cheap...

If this guy is willing to trade you his wheels for your steelies, he obviously feels the same way as I do....

 

Thank you all! I appreciate the input. I think i will keep my steelies! I work at a shop, it would have cost me labor or anything, but i decided against it.

 

I think i will paint them black.

 

yup, 100% looks better than what you were contemplating....

 

If anything, do what I did - (4) real snow tires on steel wheels for the Winter, OEM cast wheels with Michelins for the rest of the year.
The only PITA is reconnecting the TPMS when I swap them (don't have the tool).

 

Trade, but keep your tires.

 

I wouldn't trade Dunlop tires for those cheapies. Dunlop makes some of the best tires. Especially winters. Dunlop at one time was the go to tire for motorcycles. If you're saying the labor would be free to you I'd trade for the rims and keep the Dunlops.

 

I like the steelies more than them other ones

 

with the 4cyl you will benefit from the lighter aluminum oem wheel vs the steelies

 

@TacoDell60 do you think they are much lighter? I wanted to go with a tall skinny tire

 

I have those on my 2.7 SR5 and they are around 24lbs per wheel.

I never weighed my winter steel wheels tho, but it's definitely noticeable in gas mileage when I switch back to the oem alu wheels

 

Those came on my 2018 SR5. Replaced them in a couple weeks.

 

At least those wont rust like your Steelies, and not to mention they are lighter...