Off road rims

G'day Ian

Dynamic are a good solid steel rim. Not sure if they're made in Oz, but think so.
Personally I wouldn't go for aftermarket alloy rims (too many stories of them breaking).
A lot of punters don't like OEM alloys but I've not had a problem with either LR or Mr T's.

G`day Ian,
I suggest "ROH Track 2" steel wheels.
I initially had mag wheels but changed to steel because of the ability to hammer any (most) dents from rock damage out,(often while the tyre is still inflated on the rim).
The rock damage to a Mag Wheel is usually a wheel broken into several pieces.
A Steel Wheel is weldable if really necessary.
Less occurrence of the wheel nuts working loose on a Steel Wheel.
Also a large price difference.

Talking from experience.

Scrubby.

Power of Volk Racing by Rays Engineering (Japan)
This is what is stamped on the wheels
"Super Fine Original Forging Technology"
Forged Alloy the strongest wheel around. This technology is now used on F1 and V8 Supercars as they are unbreakable.
Where to get them, a few grey imports such as our Isuzu MU came with them on, check e.bay. New price around a grand each.

Ian,

I don't know what car your driving but I replaced the alloys on my 78 series Dual Cab with Toyota 105 series GXL steel rims, heaps thicker than aftermarket steelies.

We've had problems with the wheel nuts coming loose on the 79 series alloys & have bent numerous Track 2 steelies, some repairable some not, we've also had problems with the bead sealing on some Track 2 Black Trax rims, I had to remove the paint to get them to seal, It may have something to do with the black paint as it hasn't been a problem on the white rims.

Just a thought.

Just a general comment on steel rims.
If you are already heavily loaded and headed for sandy territory where weight counts or if you are over or close to GVM then the 6+ steel rims can add in excess of 30Kg over the same size alloys.
Just something to consider if your already looking at all the junk you carry camping and thinking some things have to go to lighten the load.

I know in general, there is the perception that steel wheels are stronger and more durable than alloys.

And yes I did sell the set of 4 alloys that came on my vehicle for more than it cost me to buy 6 new quaity steel wheels.

But there have been some tests and the genearal asertion is not reliable.

Some of the alloy wheels out there are very strong and stand up better than a good steel wheel.

But wheels aint wheels, Sol.

There are some very cheap nasty steel wheels that wont stay straight long, and when bent won't hammer back into shape well at all.

The better alloys will resist bending and breakage way better than any steel wheel......but you will be paying...and you will have to do your homework to know what to buy.


a couple of very real advantages to alloy wheels is the weight...let me tell you steel wheels with 15 or 16 inch tyres on are way lighter than equavalent steel.

If you are man handling wheels, alloy is a hell of a lot lighter.

And Yes...if you are running up against a bit of a weight problem, changing to alloy may just save your bacon.......forget 20 or 30 KG...think more in terms of 50Kg weight saving over 6 wheels....that is about the weight of a skinny girlfriend...or two slabs of beer....or two jerries of fuel.


Then there is corrosion.
My brother is a die hard steel wheel man...splitties if he can get em....but he runs alloys on his boat trailer...the alloys are easier to manage in corrosinve situations.

cheers