Black diamond steel or alloy wheels?

[Gr8Hortoni]

Love that build/color as well! The steelies wouldn't have been my first choice, but I don't know that I like the alloys $1000 better.

I just priced a set of steel “soft 8’s”, $500 for 5, doesn’t include tpms, shipping, mounting or balancing. That’s another $200 there. For the extra $300 I’ll just get these lol

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[Trilifter7]

I’m going with the alloys. The Steelies look better every time I see them but the alloys still look best to me

 

[enro]

I am going alloy. I am not a fan of steelies... I just can't get onboard with those.... lookin' like painted spare tires

 

[Bimmerxi]

I was all about the steelies until I figured out my build. Only reason I’m switching is because I like the look of the alloys on A51. If I decided to switch once I got the steelies I’d probably get black wagon wheels anyway, so for the couple buck extra I’d save by the time I bought and mounted and installed tpms sensors, it’s worth saving the time and hassle.

added pic simply because I can’t love this setup enough lol

I I agree with you the black diamond alloys look pretty nice better than most of the other alloy wheel options on the other builds in my opinion just wasn’t sure if they were worth $1000 when there are a lot of other wheel options available for around that same price in the aftermarket. And if I ever decided to go with a 33 might need a different offset

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

Personally, I think the BD alloys look cheaper than the steelies.

I don't think the alloys are worth the extra $1000. For not much more you can choose aftermarket alloys that look way better.

I'll have two sets. Winter tires on the stock steelies and summer tires (probably 33s) on something aftermarket.

 

[Gr8Hortoni]

I am going alloy. I am not a fan of steelies... I just can't get onboard with those.... lookin' like painted spare tires

It definitely gives them a simpler, almost “utilitarian” look, which I love, and if I was going any other color I’d probably get them. I just love the way it works with A51 and my build.

 

[Used2jeep]

I’m ordering a black diamond but keep debating on whether to go with steel or alloy. What are you guys doing and why? I think I like the looks of the alloy wheel better and they will be lighter but the steel wheel will be stronger. Like most I’ll be spending more time on the road than off but I do wheel from time to time

@Bimmerxi I'm going Squatch so I don't have a choice. HOWEVER, the other week I put the snow tires on the Crown Vic (16" steelies) and ho-lee-crap were they heavy but figured no big deal, just glad I don't do it often. The next week I did the front brakes on my wife's Equinox, 17" rims, and they were feather light! My suggestion would be go with the aluminum wheels if you ever think you will need to change a tire or do brakes etc. *Not to mention the weight savings which should increase performance (accelerating, turning, braking, mpg).

 

[enro]

It definitely gives them a simpler, almost “utilitarian” look, which I love, and if I was going any other color I’d probably get them. I just love the way it works with A51 and my build.

I like the alloys. I had almost identical ones on my Willy's and they looked great. They will look good with A51. I plan on getting them too.

 

[Frank N]

@Bimmerxi I'm going Squatch so I don't have a choice. HOWEVER, the other week I put the snow tires on the Crown Vic (16" steelies) and ho-lee-crap were they heavy but figured no big deal, just glad I don't do it often. The next week I did the front brakes on my wife's Equinox, 17" rims, and they were feather light! My suggestion would be go with the aluminum wheels if you ever think you will need to change a tire or do brakes etc. *Not to mention the weight savings which should increase performance (accelerating, turning, braking, mpg).

The squatch wheel/tire will be close to if not over 100lb....

 

[BroncoJay]

Personally, I think the BD alloys look cheaper than the steelies.

I don't think the alloys are worth the extra $1000. For not much more you can choose aftermarket alloys that look way better.

I'll have two sets. Winter tires on the stock steelies and summer tires (probably 33s) on something aftermarket.

This is my thoughts

I think the alloys look cheap and worn..

To me as far as aeverything go anywhere vehicle the steelies give it that military or ulitarian vibe I’m going for

But this is so much of a personal choice
Do what sets your hair in fire

 

[TheRealJyushi]

For me, it’s 100% the steel wheels. Personally think the optional BD Wheels are one of the worst looking wheel options at launch.

 

[Used2jeep]

The squatch wheel/tire will be close to if not over 100lb....

That wasn't the point of my reply. The point of the reply was that if someone was choosing between steel and alloy then the alloy, given similar tire size, is far lighter.

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

Do what sets your hair in fire

This comment could go in no less than 8000 threads on this forum.

 

[Bimmerxi]

The squatch wheel/tire will be close to if not over 100lb....

That is the next debate, I read a different post someone saying the stock BD general grabber LT‘s are very heavy tires, but I am betting those Sasquatch tires will be way heavier

 

[carrellslake]

I'm not in love with Ford's alloy option so I would rather spend $1000 later on something I really like.

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