Steelies question

yepp the weight to strength is way higher with steel wheels

 

Some are, but my friend was running those exact procomp steelies and we were going through some whoops and tacoed the front driver side, but the good thing was with a slug hammer and some wood we got the tire to hold a bead again.

 

"4x4s and steel wheels have a long, glorious history together. Although steel doesn't win many style points, it is generally strong, durable, and repairable. On the trail a deformed steel wheel that loses bead contact can often be hammered back into air-holding position. Rust can be the main drawback to steel wheels, which are normally two pieces: a rim that's welded to a centersection."

Exerpt from Petersons 4Wheel Offroad Magazine

Alloy wheelsHave definite weight advantage but are more expensive. The reduced weight gives better mileage and less strain on the bearings and other parts. Alloy wheels can break if they get a hit from a rock and that can be difficult to fix in the wilderness. </SPAN>Steel wheelsThe steel wheels are usually more practical in the off-roads since they will not break so easily.

Exerpt from 4x4offroads.com

 

thats why there more expensive. I think I'm still gonna get steel wheels. Ill hit jumps but not that often and it will be in dirt

 

one more thing RUST 50 bucks more for lifetime

 

There are plenty of alloy wheels good for offroading as they have extremely wide bead areas not prone to damage but if there is damage it wont hold air anymore. Steel wheels are tough. If your jumping with aired down tires your asking for issues. If you keep decent air pressure and jump with steel wheels youll be fine. I just really like the idea of being able to fix on the trail.Aliminum vs rock or Steel vs rock...They dont make hammers out of aluminum

 

Sounds like me. I got a PreRunner so it wont hurt anything that bad.

Plus I just want black wheels. I'm more focused on the future for my truck

 

Steel rims have several advantages over their aluminum alloy counterparts:

1. Theft deterrent. I have never heard of anyone stealing steel rims.. Nobody really wants your used steelies. So, having lug locks is probably unnecessary.

2. Cost advantage. Steel rims cost less then alloy ones. Sometimes a lot less. Hey, I wouldn't pay much for 'em.

OK, so that's about it. Otherwise they suck.

Here is a good comparison on eHOW that outlines why aluminum is the best choice (period), other then the above mentioned advantages of steelies:

http://www.ehow.com/about_5516245_alloy-vs-steel-wheels.html

 

He Tacoed....on his Taco...

Is there some sort of paradox going on here?

Tell me: was he eating a Hispanic snack food consisting of a tortilla wrapped around ground beef and beans while he was offroading?

Did this occur in Tacoma, Washington?

WERE THERE ANY PINK TACOS INVOLVED?

In all seriousness, though, If it were my truck as the first owner, I'd just paint the stock alloys black and call it good. Would I be correct to assume that the stock alloys are worth more than aftermarket steelies?

 

Aluminum wheels are extrememly strong but the casting process makes them brittle. I read aluminum wheels hold alot of weight including jumping but cant take a direct impact, against rocks and such

 

Yeah, they snap instead of bend. And if they do bend, they usually snap if you try to bend them back.

I'm speaking from experience from the metals, not actual rims.

 

no salt to worry about in Alabama

 

LOL Last exerpt:

Strength – The forged alloy one-piece wheel is the strongest of the aluminum wheels, followed by one and two-piece cast alloy. Two-piece steel wheels are the strongest but heavier than aluminum. Beadlock wheels in both aluminum and steel have reinforced outer rings that add even more strength.

 

yea i live in texas and if its steel it will rust no matter what

 

haha that sucks. well its the same way in Florida.