Aluminum vrs Steel (chrome) Wheels

[Mopar_Mudder]

Looking at new wheels to replace the current 16x6 8 lug wheels on our 5ver.

What are opinions on say Tredit Tire aluminum rims (3700#) compared to U.S. Wheel Chrome (3200#). They can both be had for about the same price, but I worry about "cheap" alum rims and how good the quality is with them. But cheap chrome can fall off also.

Any other ideas for rims would be great, want to get away from my painted peeling rims.

[benb21601]

Aluminum all day long. For all the above mentioned reasons plus they're easier to care for. Aftermarket chrome is usually very thin and pitts easily. Side note: tredit supplies most rims to the industry.

[laknox]

Whatever you get, make sure they're the same offset as the OEM rims. The vast majority seem to be zero offset, but have heard of an occasional oddball, here and there. Double-check...

Lyle

[clydengail]

Hi-Spec Series 6 aluminum trailer wheels are good. Not sure what Tredit Tire sells. Etrailer.com and others sell Hi-spec.

[rhagfo]

hotpepperkid wrote:
Aluminum rims are lighter and never rust

X2 less un-sprung weight equals more payload and smoother ride. Had neighbor who ran a couple of log trucks, ran aluminum wheels to save weight!!

[Veebyes]

Both of them are round. The aluminium ones tend to be more blingy.

[hotpepperkid]

Aluminum rims are lighter and never rust