Cheap good and pretty wheels

[snif6969]

Hello guys, I'm currently rocking the SEMA TRDPro wheels on my 4R.

My intent is to sell them before I damage them on the trails and with the money get myself a cheap but decent set of wheels and tires.

I'm hearing good and bad things about steelies...
What's your advice ?

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[DesertCanyons]

Steelie Rims

You can get steelies for $92 each (larger 17x8.5), plus shipping. Hub caps not included. You can get SCS alloy rims for $195 or so, plus shipping. Hub caps not required. You can get a set of ICON rims for $240, less if you shop around.
I might get a larger steel rim for my spare when I change wheel and tire size.
But steel rims will give your car a cheap look. Ever see an economy car steel rim with no hubcap? You'll be lucky to get 60% of the new value if you sell those TRDPro rims.

 

[jrandom]

I'm hearing good and bad things about steelies...
What's your advice ?

Steelies kickass, seriously, you can ding the crap out of them and reshape them with a hammer. Your not doing that with any aluminum wheel. I personally think 2/3 of the wheels you see out there on trucks look cheap/stupid. I see someone with steel wheels and my first thought is... smart. Steels look cheap on cars.

Advice, two sets. Keep what you have and throw some decent e-rated mt’s on the steel rims :

 

[manganos]

Pretty wheels? I think you are on the wrong forum :fencing:

 

[e60ral]

has anyone broken an alloy on their 4runner? steel wheels look cool, but being field weldable or able to straighten them with a hammer isn't an issue for 99.9999999% of people

 

[philsey]

I used to own steelies for my winter set. My experience is that they look .... um .... plain ... functional. Which I kind of liked for that purpose.

I also found the finish doesn't hold up real well - looks-wise. After 3 years, I had them blasted/painted.

 

[Herzl]

Having two sets would be your best bet. I have a set of fj steelies with the center caps and really like how they look. They can be tough to track down but they are 17x7.5 and work very well. I have a extra set im selling but you are too far away.

 

[(none)]

People sell the stock SR5 and Trail wheels for cheap all of the time, rock those. Better quality than cheap aftermarket, lighter than steelies. Probably cheaper too.

 

[Jetboy]

Stock trail wheels are as good as it gets for non-beadlock aluminum wheels. They are extremely strong around the bead area and have recessed valve stems below the surface of the block of aluminum that protects them. I don't know of any aftermarket wheel at any price that is a non-beadlock that is also better for this purpose. Not only are they better than cheap ones - they're better than expensive aftermarket wheels too. Most aftermarket wheels are significantly weaker. And Trail wheels dirt cheap. Usually under $400 for a set.

I use my stock ones for trail duty and have a set of OEM 20's for street tires.

 

[HeartGuy]

What is your definition of cheap?

 

[chillfancy]

Everyone talking about steelies failed to point out that steel wheels are much easier to bend. I guess the sidewall is pretty large on a 17" with 31-32" tires, but I had major issues with bent/out of alignment steel wheels after doing some serious off-roading.

 

[mybabydaddy]

People sell the stock SR5 and Trail wheels for cheap all of the time, rock those. Better quality than cheap aftermarket, lighter than steelies. Probably cheaper too.

^^^^Truth. I just sold my entire set (2014 Trail Ed Wheels) to a guy here in DFW for about $300. Got tired of them sitting in the garage collecting dust. They were in MINT condition...

 

[Inv4drZm]

My SCS wheels get shredded on rocks but I think they look even cooler. Just me?

 

[Glandnut]

Agreed to all above about the stock Trail wheels, you aren't snapping a lip on those. You'd likely snap lugs before that wheel broke.

 

[oljedi11950]

[MENTION=92049]LandCruiser[/MENTION] ! Goggle steelies lots of pics

 

[HOJeepster]

Check out RRW wheels, you can find sets of 4 on sale for ~$400-500.

 

[arehman11]

SUV wheels are so much cheaper than car wheels. I thought my TRD Pro wheels for $700 were extremely affordable. That being said, I could have gotten Method Roosts through 4WP for $670 during their Cyber week specials and sometimes wish I went that route.

 

[tanth1500]

Hello guys, I'm currently rocking the SEMA TRDPro wheels on my 4R.

My intent is to sell them before I damage them on the trails and with the money get myself a cheap but decent set of wheels and tires.

I'm hearing good and bad things about steelies...
What's your advice ?

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I just bought 4 steelies for 29$ each. super cheap, but the look nice. They are 5 lug, which I don't mind because I also bought spacers/adapters that will take space my 6 lug out to a 5. They are 15" wheels, which I don't know if you are into, but it allows for more sidewall. I haven't installed them yet because I have to wear out my current tires first, but I think they will look good. They are surprisingly well made, but as of now I think you can get them for 39$ each. I bought mine cyber-monday. With a lift, my spacers, and big tires, I think my runner will look great. Steelies are always an option.

 

[HeartGuy]

SUV wheels are so much cheaper than car wheels. I thought my TRD Pro wheels for $700 were extremely affordable. That being said, I could have gotten Method Roosts through 4WP for $670 during their Cyber week specials and sometimes wish I went that route.

I 100% agree. I thought my SCS wheels were super cheap, in fact I considered that they may be of low quality because of it (obviously this is not the case). I guess its all relative.

 

[arehman11]

I 100% agree. I thought my SCS wheels were super cheap, in fact I considered that they may be of low quality because of it (obviously this is not the case). I guess its all relative.

I actually really wanted the SCS f5 but they are never in stock in the jet black. And I was concerned about rubbing since I'm essentially only going to be lifting the front 1" and keeping the stock size G2's. I hear they don't rub so I may reconsider next year.