Antichrist
Expedition Leader
Looking at the photo again, it's pretty obvious why it bent, the white lettering is on the inside.
Land Rover Aluminum Wheels vs Steel Wheels
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R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Well, when I'm done with these alloys, maybe I'll do some interesting experiments. If this is true, it would seem to indicate the wheels are stunningly weak compared to the load they are carrying.
they are not weak compared to other rims in fact I have to say they are better then most. I have seen GM alloys that crumpled like a sugar cookie.
The pressure in the tire actually is what supports the weight of the truck. when you contact the rim in a single location the force that would otherwise have been distributed around the rim gets focused in a single location and the rim yeilds.
You dont need experiments to figure that out, just watch them in action and see a few damaged and it becomes very clear.
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Have yet to see or even hear of one single damaged rim, but then just about everybody I'm out with has big tires.
Scott Brady
Founder
Ben,
It is just how it works when you move posts from another thread. The oldest post from the group moved becomes the first post of the new thread. No disrespect was intended.
It just seemed like the discussion warranted its own thread. We can delete your first post if you prefer.
It is just how it works when you move posts from another thread. The oldest post from the group moved becomes the first post of the new thread. No disrespect was intended.
It just seemed like the discussion warranted its own thread. We can delete your first post if you prefer.
Root Moose
Expedition Leader
tdesanto
Expedition Leader
This seems to be the best explanation in this thread so far. In this scenario, it would seem that most wheels could suffer some kind of damage.
stevenmd
Expedition Leader
lol!
SeaRubi
Explorer
well, it's pretty clear to me now that I've not suffered any damaged rims because I'm so willing to sacrifice other parts of the truck, first. :snorkel:
lots of rocks in in the PNW, usually wet. slipping off the rocks is just kind of a given. maybe being aired down more is just doing a much better job of protecting the rim lip?
cheers
-ike
lots of rocks in in the PNW, usually wet. slipping off the rocks is just kind of a given. maybe being aired down more is just doing a much better job of protecting the rim lip?
cheers
-ike
I would say no, airing down makes the sidewalls compress easier and that makes the rim more exposed to damage not less.
The bottom line is you have been lucky and if you wheel enough in rocky places you will damage a rim, thats just how it goes.
I air down more then most people and often run at single digits without bead locks. I am not saying I run that all the time but if I am playing on tough obstacles I am aired way down. That is very different then bein g heavily loaded with camping gear on a destination type wheeling trip. then I am running a pressure that gives the stability I need without the added risk of popping a bead or damaging driveline components.
05LR3AZ
Adventurer
Your reason #1 is a very good reason!
TW.Adventurerider
New member
Who makes a GOOD aftermarket steel wheel for the Disco 2? I'm looking for 16" x 7" without an insane offset. Don't want to be doing any sheet metal cutting. Help? :smiley_drive:
Antichrist
Expedition Leader
A fair number of people run them. I haven't seen anyone complain about them from a technical perspective.