2007-01-08 10:32:54 · 5 answers · asked by motoo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Standard wheels are stamped out of steel and welded together. Alloys are machined by a computer controlled machine (lathe) out of raw aluminum stock.
2007-01-08 10:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alloy wheels tend to have more open space, that is lighter looking and more spoked than steel wheels. However, this is not always true. After identifying many wheels, you will develop an eye for distinguishing one from the other.
Most people choose alloy wheels on lighter-duty vehicles just because they look more sporty than even styled steel wheels. However, the performance advantages of alloy versus steel wheels are numerous. Alloy wheels weigh less, much less, than steel ones. Since they are lighter, there is what engineers call less "unsprung weight" which makes for a better ride and more responsive steering. Because they are made of aluminum or magnesium alloy (and airy construction), they dissipate brake heat more rapidly.
2007-01-08 22:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by db79300 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Looks are the least important difference between alloy and steel wheels.
2007-01-08 22:42:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the normal steel wheel is black and has tons of holes aroung it the alloy is nice and shiny
2007-01-08 18:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its shiny.
Also, if your wheel catches fire, it will burn much quicker than a standard steel wheel.
2007-01-08 18:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋