alloy vs. steel weights?

[camoman5392]

hey im thinking about upgrading to some different wheels for my truck, and i was wondering if the is too much difference weight wise between something like a soft 8 steel wheel, and a mt classic II rim. ill prolly be getting a set of 3o or 31's for it, no wider than 11"

thanks

 

[RavoHimself]

well since you don't want a tire that is too big weight shouldnt be an issue. if it was say a 35 thats a lot more weight to get rolling. a lighter wheel would of helped. but with a 30 or 31 it really isnt necessary but could still possibly help mileage slightly

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

With the same 235/75-15 Dunlop Mud Rovers I noticed no difference going from the stock white steel rims and my aftermarket aluminum rims.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I'd like to know the weight difference too. I'll try to remember to weigh some stock steel rims next time I'm at the shop.

 

[strvger]

there is a big difference between my 16x7 steel wheels and my aluminum ones in the same size. hefting a steel one makes the aluminum wheel feel light as a feather. however, as i'm running E rated tires, they are still pretty darn heavy even on the aluminum wheels.