Are Steel wheels/rims better than alloys?

esteem_lover · 12th July 2006, 16:13

hi guys,
today i met a person in the tyre manufacturing sector. i consulted with him regarding fitting alloys on my esteem & he was of the strong opinion that alloys were a strict no no for small/mid cars. when i prodded him further, he said that if u can get a set of alloys which are the same weight/less than ur steel rims, then go ahead, otherwise the weight and the hardness of low profile tyres will result in a very bumpy ride. can anyone throw some light on this ??? (And i thought that alloys were lighter than converntional rims).
he also said that company fitted alloys were researched & designed to be accomodated in the car & therefore will not compromise on ride.
is it true that alloys are heavier than steel rims ??

speedzak · 12th July 2006, 16:44

As a matter of fact, Alloys are lighter than steel.
What 'the person' meant should be that when changing from steel to alloys, make sure you dont exceed the original weight by getting a very huge wheel. Of course, big wheels will weigh more than smaller ones. And low profile tyres which are normally fitted with alloys will make the ride more rough. So now you get the rough part?

artofzen · 12th July 2006, 17:10

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

hi guys,
he also said that company fitted alloys were researched & designed to be accomodated in the car & therefore will not compromise on ride.
is it true that alloys are heavier than steel rims ??

Hyundai alloys are actually Aura alloys,but rebadged as Hyundai.

Boom Shiva · 12th July 2006, 17:49

He has a point. Company provided steel alloys are a perfect fit for your car.

Aftermarket alloys are only better if you're going for the real performance brands like BBS etc.

The cheapers ones may not be an exact fit for your car, which can lead to some bad vibrations etc at high speed.

luvjascha · 12th July 2006, 18:41

[quote=Boom Shiva]Aftermarket alloys are only better if you're going for the real performance brands like BBS etc.[quote]

Are Aura alloys considered a performance brand? And is BBS an Indian brand?

Boom Shiva · 12th July 2006, 18:50

A big, firm NO to both your questions!

luvjascha · 12th July 2006, 19:02

I am from Mumbai too. Any suggestions as to where I might want to go to have tubeless tyres and alloys fitted?
Also, what tyres and alloys do you recommend for the Indica?

esteem_lover · 14th July 2006, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

As a matter of fact, Alloys are lighter than steel.
What 'the person' meant should be that when changing from steel to alloys, make sure you dont exceed the original weight by getting a very huge wheel. Of course, big wheels will weigh more than smaller ones. And low profile tyres which are normally fitted with alloys will make the ride more rough. So now you get the rough part?

"the person" quoted in my earlier post is in MRF for the last 35 years & comes from ur part of the world too & he was quick to tell me not to buy MRF tyres for my car too. he recommends Michelin/Bridgestone.
cheers

bangboy · 14th July 2006, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvjascha

I am from Mumbai too. Any suggestions as to where I might want to go to have tubeless tyres and alloys fitted?
Also, what tyres and alloys do you recommend for the Indica?

Aura alloys and Michellin certis would be my suggestion

janeckozzy · 14th July 2006, 15:25

alloys of therite size with matched rubber will whip steel rims on performance on any given day

esteem_lover · 14th July 2006, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvjascha

I am from Mumbai too. Any suggestions as to where I might want to go to have tubeless tyres and alloys fitted?
Also, what tyres and alloys do you recommend for the Indica?

totally

off the topic

luvjascha · 14th July 2006, 17:54

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madhokritesh · 17th June 2008, 17:19

Guys have a month old Getz Prim 1.1 which came with tube tyres, i replaced them to Tubeless ones at the dealer itself, now i find the air pressure going down frm one of the tyres, do i need to get Alloy wheels for tubeless or Steel Rimms are fine? Plz enlighten , me confused.

Ritesh

Foster · 17th June 2008, 18:51

alloys have always been better than steel hubs esteem. All that guy you meet meant was when getting and alloy to replace the ugly steel hubs make sure the alloys dont weigh greater than the old steel hubs you used to have and if it does weigh greater then the following things he mentioned comes to play

harry2223 · 18th June 2008, 09:31

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Originally Posted by madhokritesh

Guys have a month old Getz Prim 1.1 which came with tube tyres, i replaced them to Tubeless ones at the dealer itself, now i find the air pressure going down frm one of the tyres, do i need to get Alloy wheels for tubeless or Steel Rimms are fine? Plz enlighten , me confused.

Ritesh

alloys are better suited to tubeless tyres than steel rims as steal rims get rusted and there could be a leak . so go for alloys they will give better look to your car and also other benefits also if chosen correctly.

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esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	Are Steel wheels/rims better than alloys? hi guys, today i met a person in the tyre manufacturing sector. i consulted with him regarding fitting alloys on my esteem & he was of the strong opinion that alloys were a strict no no for small/mid cars. when i prodded him further, he said that if u can get a set of alloys which are the same weight/less than ur steel rims, then go ahead, otherwise the weight and the hardness of low profile tyres will result in a very bumpy ride. can anyone throw some light on this ??? (And i thought that alloys were lighter than converntional rims). he also said that company fitted alloys were researched & designed to be accomodated in the car & therefore will not compromise on ride. is it true that alloys are heavier than steel rims ??
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speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,346 Thanked: 28 Times	As a matter of fact, Alloys are lighter than steel. What 'the person' meant should be that when changing from steel to alloys, make sure you dont exceed the original weight by getting a very huge wheel. Of course, big wheels will weigh more than smaller ones. And low profile tyres which are normally fitted with alloys will make the ride more rough. So now you get the rough part? Last edited by speedzak : 12th July 2006 at 16:45.
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12th July 2006, 17:49	#4
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 19 Times	He has a point. Company provided steel alloys are a perfect fit for your car. Aftermarket alloys are only better if you're going for the real performance brands like BBS etc. The cheapers ones may not be an exact fit for your car, which can lead to some bad vibrations etc at high speed.
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luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	[quote=Boom Shiva]Aftermarket alloys are only better if you're going for the real performance brands like BBS etc.[quote] Are Aura alloys considered a performance brand? And is BBS an Indian brand?
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12th July 2006, 18:50	#6
Boom Shiva BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 19 Times	A big, firm NO to both your questions!
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12th July 2006, 19:02	#7
luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	I am from Mumbai too. Any suggestions as to where I might want to go to have tubeless tyres and alloys fitted? Also, what tyres and alloys do you recommend for the Indica?
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janeckozzy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	alloys of therite size with matched rubber will whip steel rims on performance on any given day
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luvjascha BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: BOM Posts: 429 Thanked: 2 Times	Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Personal attacks on fellow BHPians are STRICTLY prohibited on Team-BHP. All members are part of the Team-BHP family and any discriminating or derogatory comment is dealt with severely. We advice you to read the Announcements and Board Rules section before proceeding any further.
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17th June 2008, 17:19	#13
madhokritesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 334 Thanked: 4 Times	Guys have a month old Getz Prim 1.1 which came with tube tyres, i replaced them to Tubeless ones at the dealer itself, now i find the air pressure going down frm one of the tyres, do i need to get Alloy wheels for tubeless or Steel Rimms are fine? Plz enlighten , me confused. Ritesh
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17th June 2008, 18:51	#14
Foster BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 38 Thanked: 0 Times	alloys have always been better than steel hubs esteem. All that guy you meet meant was when getting and alloy to replace the ugly steel hubs make sure the alloys dont weigh greater than the old steel hubs you used to have and if it does weigh greater then the following things he mentioned comes to play
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