15" Alloy Wheels VS. 15" Steel Wheels
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Lightest alloy wheels for the money?
I want to run 33s, and am looking at the Duratracs, in 33x12.50x15. Are the Black Rock wheels in 15x10 ok clearance wise without a lift? Would I be better off with 15x8 and those tires?
While I have you, are there other even lighter rims than the Black Rocks or MBs, that would save me weight at the wheels? Are there lighter tires than the Duratracs out there that offer some modest wet weather traction?
I have an 08 JKx 2 door. It has 17s now. TIA.
While I have you, are there other even lighter rims than the Black Rocks or MBs, that would save me weight at the wheels? Are there lighter tires than the Duratracs out there that offer some modest wet weather traction?
I have an 08 JKx 2 door. It has 17s now. TIA.
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I want to run 33s, and am looking at the Duratracs, in 33x12.50x15. Are the Black Rock wheels in 15x10 ok clearance wise without a lift? Would I be better off with 15x8 and those tires?
While I have you, are there other even lighter rims than the Black Rocks or MBs, that would save me weight at the wheels? Are there lighter tires than the Duratracs out there that offer some modest wet weather traction?
I have an 08 JKx 2 door. It has 17s now. TIA.
While I have you, are there other even lighter rims than the Black Rocks or MBs, that would save me weight at the wheels? Are there lighter tires than the Duratracs out there that offer some modest wet weather traction?
I have an 08 JKx 2 door. It has 17s now. TIA.
Weight wise, the 15x8 MB72 is the lightest alloy wheel we carry (19lbs) in these dimensions. As far as the tire weight goes, the DuraTrac in the 33x12.50-15 size is the lightest all-terrain model available with a weight of only 50lbs.
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I have the one wheel available but unfortunately the 35x12.50-15 MTR w/Kevlar is on backorder and we are completely sold out. We are hoping to receive more stock late December but this can not be confirmed by Goodyear at this point.
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I live in Michigan with lots of salt on the roads during the winter. Am I better off with the black or polished finish? I like the look of both in the mb72's but want something that is low maintenance and will still look good after winter.
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The MB72 comes in all matte black and mirror machined. Both finishes have a protective clear coat