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Old 02-12-2009, 11:08 PM
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Anyone know the difference in weight between the 3rd Gen aluminum and 3rd Gen steel wheels?
 
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Old 02-12-2009, 11:24 PM
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I should learn to read things closer.... Off to research

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pound to pound and a half.....
 
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Old 02-12-2009, 11:39 PM
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aluminums are lighter, thats all i know
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 10:38 AM
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on and a half pounds? thats it?
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 10:45 AM
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Thats what I found.... The steel wheel can be thinner because of the strength but the aluminum has to be thicker/bulkier to get the weight rating out of it... Look at the spokes for an example steel is like 1/4" thick while the aluminum is around an 1 1/2" thick so more material.
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 10:49 AM
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The aluminum ones are an inch wider than the steel rims too. They are 8" while the steels are 7". I found this out when I took the steel rims off of my truck.
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 11:42 AM
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So the aluminums have more of a chance to rub or is there offeset that much different?
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 11:56 AM
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rub on what ?
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:21 PM
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Sorry I guess I should clarify that im putting them on a 2nd gen.
 
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:39 PM
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What size tires are you planning to run?
 
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