Brady
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Post by Brady on Nov 28, 2007 19:08:53 GMT -5
I tried to search it, and found nothing, so don't shoot me if this is a really dumb question, which I am sure it is. How much of a difference is there between Aluminum and Steel rims. Pro's and Con's? I have aluminum, should I switch to steel?
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Post by fourwd1 on Nov 28, 2007 21:43:19 GMT -5
Aluminum is lighter, and prettier, and can crack rather than just dent.
Steel is cheaper, stronger, and minor rock damage can often be straightened out with a big hammer.
You want something for show or for go?
If you have alum, I wouldn't bother changing until there was a need or reason to.
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Brady
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Post by Brady on Nov 30, 2007 0:43:20 GMT -5
Right now, I was looking for something for hunting. In the future I want to start wheelin, but I didnt know if aluminum was really cheap or something. Thx for info.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Nov 30, 2007 0:46:51 GMT -5
i would get steel. they are easier to beadlock and usually hold up to a lot more abuse
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Post by norcalyota on Dec 1, 2007 15:07:21 GMT -5
aluminum = soft metal, steel = strong
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Post by cr884runner on Jan 21, 2008 3:32:38 GMT -5
because of the weight of steel, are we looking at bad gas mileage?
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Post by toorisky on Sept 21, 2008 22:42:17 GMT -5
yup pretty alum wheels for the body lifters at the mall...Steel is for the real wheelers on the mountain...
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