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Unread 04-25-2002, 02:41 PM   #1
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Wheels Steel Vs. Aluminum
Alright, I have an opportunity to get a good deal on some stock TJ Canyon rims that are in good shape. I would use my stock 97' rims (30 inch wheel package), which I really like for everyday driving on my GYR AT/S's and the Canyon rims for some 32 or 33 GYR MT/R's (for off-road). Which would you go with for off-road, aluminum, or steel. Durability? Weight? 15" and backspacing is fine.

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Unread 04-25-2002, 02:46 PM   #2
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You actually have a chance to pound a steel rim back into shape if you clip a rock and loose your seal on the trail....that is the main pro for steel over alum.
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Unread 04-25-2002, 06:27 PM   #3
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Aluminum is a little lighter est.10% and will absorb impacts a little better. I think it's a lot of bull but the manufactures use this as a selling point.
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Unread 04-25-2002, 06:48 PM   #4
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If you go to a steel rim, you can get the proper back spacing so those 33's fit well. They are cheap, if you mess one up beyond repair, its no problem replacing it.
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Unread 04-25-2002, 09:00 PM   #5
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My TJ is only a year old, and I've already noticed rust forming on my spare wheel. I'm currently looking to replace them with aluminums.. rust after one year? No thanks.
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Unread 04-26-2002, 05:34 AM   #6
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Yup...rust is a problem. But fortunately it's extremely easy to repaint them
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Unread 04-26-2002, 06:50 AM   #7
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Go with the Steel wheels and you will love the Goodyear MT/R's.
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Unread 04-26-2002, 07:35 AM   #8
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Depends on whether or not you will do alot of rock crawling.

I don't, and I have used the same set of Aluminum Wheels (Outlaw I 15x10's) on my CJs for over 8 years now, and they are going on my next '77 once it hits the road this summer. They always look good, and I never even waxed them, EVER!

When you call for wheels, just ask what backspacing they are available in, I used National Tire & Wheel back then, and they gave me the correct backspacing so i would get no rubbing, which I never did.
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