AutoJunkieMan

Does anyone know if there's a particular style of type of rim that is good for offroading? I find alot of street style rims, but I can't really find anything rugged for offroad use.

tool_guy

It depends on what you're looking for. A lot of people will run plain steel rims because they hold up a bit more and if you happen to bend one a bit on the trail you can generally take a hammer to them to get you off the trail. The normally cost less than aluminum rims too.

Steel is heavier and if you're trying to keep some weight down then you're better going to aluminum.

Companies like pro comp and mickey Thompson make more rugged looking rims and they also have offroad tires. Or look at online places like morris 4x4 centre and quadratec to get some more ideas.

AutoJunkieMan

I understand that. Aluminum rims are super expensive from the looks of it. I really want a rugged simple looking rim, but I don't want a rim that's super heavy ether?

Is there a huge weight difference between aluminum and steel rims? Strength? Fuel Efficiency? Does the weight change the power to weight ratio?

tool_guy

I don't know the answer to all your questions.

Depending on rim size there could be a difference in the weight. Steel will be stronger than aluminum.

I don't see that there would be a huge differance in fuel efficiency. And lets face it. You're driving a jeep so it's not that fuel efficient to begin with.

And I don't know about the power to weight ratio.

AutoJunkieMan

Well even though it is a Jeep I will be still aware of my fuel usage for sure, the new Penestar motor gets upto 21MPG highway apparently. Who dosn't want to save a bit of green!

AutoJunkieMan

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels

This is a really cool tire and rim, but i've no clue where to find dealers for this stuff

tool_guy

Try asking at Just Jeeps and Rockspyder 4x4 Don't just look on their websites either.

There is also NAtional 4x4 in Burlington. And at an off chance try Taunton Tire in Oshawa.

evo1

Generally 10Lbs of rotating mass is equal to 100 Lbs carried. The JK is already on the heavy side. Unfortunately strength comes with weight. Like Toolguy said steel rims are easier to bang back into shape. All depends on budget, steel takes abeating but doesn't always run true. Some aluminum rims are pretty good like the Mickey Thompsons, not overly priced. My 2c.

AutoJunkieMan

The MT Baja Claws seem to be a really reasonable price for sure.

Mr White

iTrader: (1)

One thing you might look into is off set rims too, using them gives you a little more clearance from hitting ur spring or shock (it puts the tire outwards a slight-normally just enuff to do the clearance) figure on the rims costing around $55. per (in steel)