Steel wheels, any good for daily driving?

[PEEJ]

Hi all,

Since I am on the prowl for a decent looking 16" wheel I noticed a number of steel wheels.
I looked at Cragar Soft 8's / Unique Wheels / Procomp and Mangels.

I understand that steel will be always heavier than alloys, but is it noticable, are there any other downsides to running steel wheels?

Thanks for the input!

 

[Cherrie]

I prefer steel wheels. I bought some off a Dodge Nitro. But have not installed yet. I'm looking for a 5th one for full size spare. I would also have to get a reinstall kit for the TPMS.
My Uncle stopped by the other day he worked for a dealer that Chrysler closed. Thought he might have somethings for my KK.

 

[sevenhelmet]

Steel wheels are fine for daily driving- I've had my soft 8s for over 4 years now. The only problem with them is they can be more difficult to balance than alloy wheels and since there is more rotating weight, they will cost you a little bit of mileage, especially in the city. The difference is hard to measure though, since I got bigger tires at the same time

 

[tommudd]

Also if unlifted hard to find any close to stock backspacing

 

[PEEJ]

Thanks guys, just went out to get a set of 16" Mangels 8-spokes.
Fitment was't an issue, they are combined with BFG AT K/O's in 235/70/16.

 

[KJandCJ]

Check this site:
WheelsAnything.com - Aftermarket & OEM Wheels Tires and Rims

 

[Cardhu]

Check this site:
WheelsAnything.com - Aftermarket & OEM Wheels Tires and Rims

Could have sworn I saw this somewhere before.

http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/search.php?searchid=961021

 

[seabass1858]

Been riding on my v5s for a while and never had any issues. I run an all terrain tire though not a mud terrain. No issues here with balancing.