Yet ANOTHER rim size question thread
#1
Yet ANOTHER wheel size question thread
Been searching the forums and reading numerous threads, but still got doubts on this. I would appreciate if someone could help me out:
I'm currently running 31x10.5 BFG M/T on my '94 4wd pickup:
I have no idea on the specs of the current wheels (just bought the truck a few months ago), and I want to swap them for some steel wheels. I'm happy with the current setup (just the amount of extension beyond fender wells illustrated on the pic above), so I want to keep it as is. Truck is completely stock, no lift or other mods. Also, I will be sticking to this tire size in the future (31x10.5).
I'm looking into a set of steel Procomp 97 Series 15x8 with a 6 on 5.5 bolt pattern and 3.75 backspacing. Would these be the specs to go for?
Thanks for any feedback!
I'm currently running 31x10.5 BFG M/T on my '94 4wd pickup:
I have no idea on the specs of the current wheels (just bought the truck a few months ago), and I want to swap them for some steel wheels. I'm happy with the current setup (just the amount of extension beyond fender wells illustrated on the pic above), so I want to keep it as is. Truck is completely stock, no lift or other mods. Also, I will be sticking to this tire size in the future (31x10.5).
I'm looking into a set of steel Procomp 97 Series 15x8 with a 6 on 5.5 bolt pattern and 3.75 backspacing. Would these be the specs to go for?
Thanks for any feedback!
Last edited by BMarino; 12-13-2018 at 11:29 AM. Reason: Changed title word
#2
Instead of steelies, some nice TRD rims would also look great. But $$$
#3
#5
I like them too, but the reason is I had to get one of them repaired (had a crack and was leaking air. Actually it still leaks, but much much less), and I have no idea on what abuse those wheels were subjected to by previous owners. Considering one of the wheels needed repair, I don't trust much the other ones.
I think steel wheels may be more durable, can be more easily and confidently repaired, and help give the truck the simple, "agricultural" look I want it to have. I live in Mexico, I'm a biologist, and this truck I'll be using it for work in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains, and I want a truck which "blends in" more easily with the local farmers' worn out old Chevy and Ford Trucks.
I think steel wheels may be more durable, can be more easily and confidently repaired, and help give the truck the simple, "agricultural" look I want it to have. I live in Mexico, I'm a biologist, and this truck I'll be using it for work in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains, and I want a truck which "blends in" more easily with the local farmers' worn out old Chevy and Ford Trucks.
#7
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco East Bay
Posts: 8,254
Likes: 0
Received 822 Likes
on
649 Posts
Back in the days when alloy wheels were "new," I was told that one very big advantage is that they are rounder. Steel wheels are (were?) stamped, but alloy wheels were machined. At one point, tire installers would use a machine that actually scrapped tiny bits of rubber off a tire mounted to a steel wheel to make the tire rounder. Maybe it was marketing gim-crack, but wadda I know.
Of course, roundness is more important at higher (highway) speeds, and you may not care as much in the mountains. I suppose a steel wheel might bend when an alloy wheel would crack, but in either case they wouldn't hold air.
Of course, roundness is more important at higher (highway) speeds, and you may not care as much in the mountains. I suppose a steel wheel might bend when an alloy wheel would crack, but in either case they wouldn't hold air.
Trending Topics
#8
That may well still be true (alloy wheels being rounder) , must depend on manufacturing quality of steel wheels. Alas, my budget I must balance between many components that need (some urgently, some preventative) replacement on my truck, so I'm definitely leaning towards the lower cost of steel wheels.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DrummerDaveB
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
7
06-18-2004 09:38 AM