Steel Vs Alloy Rims for offroad use.

[mudnut]

G'day, all. Here is a quick video showing the pros and cons of steel and alloy rims.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWM3o2v46KI

[GQtdauto]

Video froze near the end but I didn't hear him explain how a hot alloy being rapidly cooled in a creek crossing can affect lug nut tension and if your not on the ball could lose a wheel .
I prefer metal over alloy .

[mudnut]

I would probably flog off the alloys and buy some steel rims if I ever upgraded to a GU.

The video played ok for me.

[threedogs]

I would probably flog off the alloys and buy some steel rims if I ever upgraded to a GU.

The video played ok for me.

Do I detect a lotto win, go on go the U

[mudnut]

Do I detect a lotto win, go on go the U

Wouldn't it be noice, but no!

[Majkoperth]

there is ronny dahl channel looks like steel is better option for proper 4wd

[my third 256]

if you dammage a steel rim it can always be pannel beated out on the beed rim that is

[mudnut]

I have seen some alloy rims on road vehicles, that have had their bead welded after hitting pot holes on our beautifully smooth (cough cough) local roads. Not sure I would trust the weld.

[Hodge]

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[mudnut]

In other words do it up until you snap the stud, then back it off half a turn! I did not realise that the alloys rely on the stud so much. It makes sense to change out the studs periodically while running alloys.