steel wheels

[CWU12]

hey i have the stock black steel wheels, i like the way it look kinda oldschoolish, and i plan to change only the tires. whats the downside to the black steel wheels???

[1 Bored Clerk]

They may look too bad @ss!

They are probably heavier than aluminum.
They will rust when the black paint gets chipped

[AZFJCRUZ'er]

Very strong but very heavy. I sold mine because I wanted a little nicer look since mine is mostly a street queen. She takes me hunting/camping and occasionally mellow trailing.

[Mud Draggin']

CWU12 previously said:

hey i have the stock black steel wheels, i like the way it look kinda oldschoolish, and i plan to change only the tires. whats the downside to the black steel wheels???

The downside? Didn't know there was a downside to the black steelie, unless you like: 1. to clean & polish & buff & wax
2. worry about scratches when wheeling
3. look like every other mall crawler
4. to pay $125 + for a replacement as opposed to $49
5. to look 'pretty'

Plus, while you can bend a steelie, you won't crack, snap or break one

I've had mine on for a year and a half, on & off-road (no rock climbing) and there is no rust.........a little faded but the dirt covers that ha ha.

[rutherk1]

Steelies rust pretty quickly.

They arent THAT much heavier. I didnt notice it on mine.

[gpwdFJ]

the downside is that you have them and I don't. I will take them off your hands if you are tired of them. JUST PM me and we'll talk.

GPWDFJ