Jeep owners upgrade their tires or wheels because they want better off-road performance or they want to make their Jeep look better. These changes are also important to the safety and overall performance of a vehicle. When planning to modify your vehicle for extreme off-road use, it is crucial to also upgrade the wheels or rims for your tires. 

Jeep wheels are available in chrome, aluminum polish, black, gray, and many other colors. The quality product will have the proper paint or corrosion treatment for owners living in areas where this is a concern. If you plan on driving your vehicle off-road, you can purchase off-set Jeep wheels which move the tires away from the Jeep and protects the edges of the rims.

Whether you want light weight wheels that offer maximum shine, or more heavy duty options to handle that off-road, it is good to know what type of wheel will best suit your needs. There are some distinct advantages in choosing between Steel wheels and Aluminum alloy wheels.

Steel Jeep wheels are tough, cheap, can be repaired easily and can be used for rough usage on off-road. Steel wheels can be painted over and over again.  On the other hand, Aluminum alloy Jeep wheels are comparatively light and offer better tire control. The wheels also accelerate faster and halt easily.

 Manufacturers of wheels take stronger and thicker materials to increase load capacity on steel wheels. But the disadvantage of steel lies in its weight, resulting in lack of performance. The Jeep wheel is a dynamic part and its movements like acceleration and slowing down must be controlled. Since Steel wheel tires are heavy, energy is required for their acceleration and slowing down. Therefore one needs to use the lowest possible weight.

Steel Jeep wheels also bend easily compared to Alloy Jeep wheels. It is possible to hammer steel back into shape but alloys will easily break. The process used to manufacture Steel wheels includes using stamped construction, providing better durability and a more consistent composition which you can't get in alloys. Steel wheels are more uniform and therefore less prone to wobble.

Aluminum Alloy's low-pressure casting allows better metal flexibility; it also allows the alloys to be more flexible, making it possible for the manufacturer to be more creative with it. Aluminum alloy also allows better air flow through the Jeep Wheels to help cool down heated brakes on your Jeep. The cast aluminum alloy Jeep wheels are rust resistant making them shine longer. They are also easy to clean.

Jeepers like alloy wheels because they are lightweight. This enhances smooth riding and improved handling of your Jeep. The Forged alloy wheels are more expensive, however, as a rider you might find the high price worthwhile if lightweight and strength are the qualities you are going for. Both Steel and alloy Jeep wheels are common choices for Jeeps.