Can't decide what wheels I want for my dd

 

No expert but steel is usually cheaper up front and possibly stronger but gets worse MPG.

Alloy is lighter and less maintenance as it won't rust.... Better MPG too.

 

I would stay away from steel wheels especially since you live in NY. Salt will eat those bad boys up!!

 

A couple of things to consider...aluminum seems to debead easier(polished aluminum) steel you can beat into submission w/ a hammer where aluminum beat back into shape ends up cracked and unusable....I run aluminum stock jk rubicon rims but would consider steel knowing they weigh more but could serve me better wheeling....mine is my daily driver--weekend warrior--so for what I do aluminum may be slick and debead but I can fix that...even on the trail...mpg for me!

 

Does anyone know the weight of a 17 inch soft 8 vs. a stock moab wheel?

 

My 17x8 Black Rock 942 Type D's weight in at 38 pound a piece.

 

steel wheels will rust but you can always paint it over.

 

Other then rust and mpg is there anything else

 

Steel you can beat back into shape if it bends. Aluminum will just crack.

 

Aluminum weigh less which in turn puts less stress on your drivetrain especially if you're running a D30 up front. They are usually just as cheap as steel, and wont rust as stated by others.