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Come see if Alloy or Steel Car Wheels are Stronger!

Just for the next time you decide to cheap out on rims!

Like it or not, there are differences between car wheels when it comes to their construction, design, material, and more. Little things can make a huge difference and determine if a rim will fail or be able to handle certain forces. Sometimes, you can get away with the cheap option, but sometimes, it’s better to spend a few extra bucks for a better quality part.

The Hydraulic Press Channel is a very popular YouTube channel that specializes in crushing all kinds of things with a high-pressure hydraulic press using high-speed and high-resolution cameras. This time around they’re trying to compare car wheels and see what’s stronger between aluminum alloy and steel wheels.

Steel vs Alloy Wheels Strength

The test between each included their hydraulic press and the pressure gauge pressing down on each of the car wheels with a tire on, standing up as if they were mounted to a car. The first test saw both rims destroyed relatively easily with the alloy requiring approximately 23 tons to break and the steel requiring approximately 10 tons to be crushed.

The next test saw just the alloy car wheels being laid on their side in order to test their strength from another angle with the tire mounted. Here, the pressure caused the tire to explode along with the backing rim as the center was pushed down and the outer rim few upwards in a spectacular display.

At the end of the day, steel rims may be a bit cheaper, but alloys are the way to go for long-term reliability and strength.

Source: Hydraulic Press Channel YouTube

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