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Old 03-16-2015, 09:24 PM
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Default 16" wheels - steel vs aluminum
I'm considering going to 16" wheels for better tire options. Would you guys tells me the benefits of standard Land Rover steel wheels vs aluminum?


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Old 03-16-2015, 10:13 PM
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Steel won't break if you hit a rock, or parking block.
 
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Old 03-17-2015, 11:06 AM
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The stock 16"x8" aluminum LR wheels are pretty strong, I would go with them over the steel wheels. Lighter weight and they look better.
 
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Old 03-17-2015, 11:09 AM
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i would go with the first caller and go steel, i haven't seen to many aluminum wheels that could be straighten on the side of the road with a hammer
 
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Old 03-17-2015, 11:32 AM
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form or function aka aluminum or steel
I wish they made steel ones to look nicer
 
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Alloys look better, hold a bead better, are lighter, and are plenty strong.
 
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