Alloy mags o Steel mags

**Suzuki-san** · November 21st, 2003 08:44 PM

Ano ba sa tingin ninyo ang mas matibay na mags specially when you go offroading -- yung alloy o yung steel mags? Hindi ba prone to cracks ang alloy and the steel mags naman madaling ma deform?

Thanks po.

**OTEP** · November 21st, 2003 09:02 PM

Steel is generally better for off-roading. It is tougher and is repairable unlike alloy wheels. A steel wheel can withstand welding (even on the field) and hammering to get it back in shape.

Alloy wheels are generally lighter and perform better on-road.

**pajerokid** · November 21st, 2003 09:29 PM

Steel is the way to go

**Ungas** · November 21st, 2003 11:58 PM

It all boils down how you will use it on your rig. You have to weigh some options though; steel rims will be heavier and will consume more gas but it is repairable during trails (which I doubt that will happen in our trails). While alloys are lighter and could provide more power to your tires, less strain on the engine. But prone to scratches and cracks if dealt carelessly.

**Olive Drab** · November 22nd, 2003 06:56 AM

kung may alloy wheels ka na with AT/HT tires
why not consider buying steel with MT tires
parang rubber shoes for playing.

**kimpOy** · November 22nd, 2003 09:38 AM

not necessarily alloy is a softie compare to steel, matitibay na rin ang alloys ngayon (except philippine made ha) forge na sila.

eto story ko, from OEM alloy 15x7 mags, pinalitan ko ng American racing Tailgunner 15x8, ayos sa porma, agaw tingin, but reverted back to OEM alloys kasi i want go back to 15x7 kasi nung lumapad ang tires parang bumaba naman,
nung binalik ko sa alloys ramdam ko ang arangkada!!! nakuha ko 30 minutes (+/-) from ungas' house to my house eh

but just as olive suggested, bili ka na lang ng seperate steel rims (600-800 each) kung gusto mo mag muds

**wiretap_md** · November 22nd, 2003 04:38 PM

Madali rin ma kalawang ang steel. Thats my experience with my former American Racing Tailgunner. Thats why I shifted to alloy

**OTEP** · November 22nd, 2003 04:56 PM

Usually surface rust lang naman ang steel. A little sanding ang buffing tapos touch up paint, ok na siya.

Chrome steel ang gamit namin sa Land Cruiser. It had lots of rust when we got the unit. Stripsol ata ginamit ng detailing shop. Balik kintab. Wala pa ding rusting up to now.

**roydok** · November 22nd, 2003 07:10 PM

Alloy pa din ako dahil lightweight. ;)

**wiretap_md** · November 22nd, 2003 07:45 PM

I have to agree. Noticeable talaga ang weight difference ng steel and alloy as well as during acceleration

Ariel, I went to Auto options kanina. P22k ang AMS mags set of 4 just like mine. I saw the white wagonwheels too. P9.1k for the set of 4. I think I'll powdercoat my existing mags nalang.