17" Steel VS Alu wheels weight

[Joergchm]

I can't decide if I take the 17" Steel or Alu Wheels on my TRIALMASTER :-(
One decision point would be the weight of the Wheels --> if there is a big difference, I would go with Alu Wheels
Is someone aware of the weight difference between the two options?
Any other important decision points?

 

[Tazzieman]

From memory , not a big difference.
Not enough for you to notice when changing a tyre , or indeed the handling of a 3 Tonne behemoth.
There are other reasons to choose alloy over steel , or steel over alloy.

 

[Joergchm]

From memory , not a big difference.
Not enough for you to notice when changing a tyre , or indeed the handling of a 3 Tonne behemoth.
There are other reasons to choose alloy over steel , or steel over alloy.

What would be the other reasons to choose alloy over steel?

 

[Tazzieman]

What would be the other reasons to choose alloy over steel?

Choice of looks , corrosion resistance for a start
And

View: https://youtu.be/lWM3o2v46KI

 

[Solmanic]

What would be the other reasons to choose alloy over steel?

Better enclosed wheel nuts and a proper hub cap.

 

[DenisM]

I can't decide if I take the 17" Steel or Alu Wheels on my TRIALMASTER :-(
One decision point would be the weight of the Wheels --> if there is a big difference, I would go with Alu Wheels
Is someone aware of the weight difference between the two options?
Any other important decision points?

If you search the forum for wheel rim weights and go to post #2 you will find some very interesting AND relevant information!!! Search is your friend! Repeat after me : "Search is your friend"

https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/grenadier-17-inch-wheel-rim-size.12411844/

 

[Eric]

If you search the forum for wheel rim weights and go to post #2 you will find some very interesting AND relevant information!!! Search is your friend! Repeat after me : "Search is your friend"

https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/grenadier-17-inch-wheel-rim-size.12411844/

And Google and Wikipedia are your saviour.

 

[Joergchm]

Thanks.... Will do a better and more detailed search the next time!

2,5KG seems for me a big difference

 

[CountyV8]

Thanks.... Will do a better and more detailed search the next time!

2,5KG seems for me a big difference

X4 or 5

 

[Stu_Barnes]

Thanks.... Will do a better and more detailed search the next time!

2,5KG seems for me a big difference

Don’t worry @Joergchm i feel the same quite often. If the quick search doesn’t give any good results then the advanced one is quite a bit more specific.

Stu.