hey guys need some help with tires?

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02-11-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Miami_Son

Exactly right. A steel wheel will bend before an alloy wheel wil break. If you look at the specs of most known-brand wheel builders, they have the weight ratings of their wheels. Except for the purely cosmetic designs, almost any alloy wheel will be rated higher than a steel wheel.

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02-11-2010, 08:32 PM

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thanks guys for all the input i didnt kow that miami son about the ratings. Also thank you purpl i will be going through with the deal as soon as uncle same gives me my income tax lol.

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02-11-2010, 09:21 PM

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Another thing is aluminum wheels are generally more round than a steel wheel, some semi's and rv's will have aluminum wheels on the front tires and steels on the back

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