Aluminum or Steel wheels.

hmartinez · 09-23-2009, 09:07 PM

What is better to have if I go down to the coast a lot. Which one is a better overall wheel?

**N2rock** · 09-24-2009, 06:15 AM

Aluminum for the coast. Less corrosion from the salt.

I have steel- I rarely go to the coast, plus I do a lot of rocks. So inexpensive steelies are my choice- when I rock rash them, I don't care because I didn't pay much for them.

InfernoGirl · 09-24-2009, 07:43 AM

Aluminum.... Lighter, less corrosive, more expensive. They will corrode, but not as easily, keep them waxed to protect them from the elements.

**mikebigh** · 09-24-2009, 08:20 AM

Steel looks really cool. Aluminum is way more functional for most people on here who will off road their jeep only 6 percent of its life. Steel has the ability to bend back when you rash em up, aluminum just cracks and is a bit more pricey. But I bet you will never break aluminum wheel. Personally, I like the steel wheel look better......my jeep origin start with Cj's, and steelie wagon style wheels which I love. I live as close to the coast as yu can get, in the winter they aint scarred to put salt on the roads around here. I never really had any problems regarding rust on steelies that a bit of steel wool couldnt sort right out. I think my JK 17's look pretty lame, little big for me.

hmartinez · 09-24-2009, 08:38 PM

Sweet, thanks guys for your help.

Warlord2 · 09-25-2009, 04:13 AM

I have a house on the coast and drive on the beach regularly for 2 years now, only rust Ive seen on my cheap steelies is where I scratched them up while offroading. Shouldnt have a problem with either if you have some steelies that you have your eyes on. Aluminum will pit, but wont rust. Also are lighter but more expensive.