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Also applies to fixing steel wheels. Can slam them against the ground, hammer them, and step on them to bend them back into shape without losing as much strengt
by Scoundreller 4y ago
Also applies to fixing steel wheels. Can slam them against the ground, hammer them, and step on them to bend them back into shape without losing as much strength as one would on aluminum.
- joe_the_user 4y agoAside from being absurdly heavy, steel wheels are dangerous since they become extremely slippery to brake shoes in rain or wet conditions. I don't think steel rims are common any more - or at least they shouldn't be unless you use disk brakes or something.
- whalesalad 4y agoI'm guessing this person might be referring to steel car/truck wheels? A lot of serious crawlers/off-roaders prefer steel wheels because 1. they are cheap and easy to fix/replace, 2. they are easy to weld on beadlocks, and 3. you can definitely repair them out on the trail with a hammer.
- Scoundreller 4y agoNot common in new builds, but because of their durability and repairability, they’re still around.