Thread: LR wheels std steel, HD steel or alloy?

I think you have the pros and cons pretty well right. The alloys may have a higher load rating, maybe not more than the HD steel. The door frame is likely to crack before the hinges give out, although they may have strengthened the frame by now but I would not bet on it. Easiest way to overcome does issues is to use an after market wheel carrier.

I think you would be very hard pressed to damage a standard Steel rim tho there rather stout

[QUOTE=AJMSIII;1735072]alloys are lighter and put less strain on shock absorbers and joints but may break, [/QUOTE]What sort of driving are you going to be doing where you think an alloy will break?
I've done my fair share of rock hopping & have yet to crack or bend an alloy yet.
Sure they scratch & you can't exactly touch them up again but as for actually failing, I don't think that's an issue.

Steels might be better in a remote area if you need to change a tyre yourself though.

Yes - there are points for and against and much will depend on the use you put it to and your driving style

On rough roads out west you see alloy wheel centres with the rim broken off - but primarily IMHO it is due to the extremely aggressive driving style that some people like to use.

If driven sensibly (around rocks rather than straight into them), I think it is very unlikely that you'll break one. I don't think you'd want to chnage a flat tyre fairly quickly on a alloy if you want to avoid damage.

Scouse's comment re tyre changing is also relevant.

Originally Posted by 87County

Yes - there are points for and against and much will depend on the use you put it to and your driving style

On rough roads out west you see alloy wheel centres with the rim broken off - but primarily IMHO it is due to the extremely aggressive driving style that some people like to use. Not LR alloys you dont!!!

If driven sensibly (around rocks rather than straight into them), I think it is very unlikely that you'll break one. I don't think you'd want to chnage a flat tyre fairly quickly on a alloy if you want to avoid damage.

Scouse's comment re tyre changing is also relevent.

If you break a LR alloy you have most likely done some serious vehicle damage!!!

LR alloys are incredibly strong..

Be interested to see a lr aloy thats split did my best to wreck mine have only dented one which was repaired they are the strongest rims i have seen.
Down side is changing a tyre road side


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LR alloys are the best IMO

Some of you guys need to harden up try changing a beaded edge tyre, now that is fun, especially when yu have to put all 6 on the car (2 spares) by hand...

Just lay down a blanket so you don't damage the alloy and it bill be fine, not much harder than a steelo

Cheers
Will

Originally Posted by MR LR jnr.

LR alloys are the best IMO

Some of you guys need to harden up try changing a beaded edge tyre, now that is fun, especially when yu have to put all 6 on the car (2 spares) by hand...

Just lay down a blanket so you don't damage the alloy and it bill be fine, not much harder than a steelo

Cheers
Will

I changed 8 tyres the other day (removed 3, installed 5) with nothing more than a bead breaker and tyre levers. I felt like I needed the exercise.

But I since decided next time I'll pay someone, manual tyre changing is much harder on the rims than mechanised tyre changing.

Last I read the defender brochures, the HD steel are needed on the 130's, on others it's a cosmetic choice. I also think you'd break something else before you'll break a LR alloy wheel. They are very strong.