Steel Factory Wheels

Steel wheels are a standard option on most cars that come from the factory. They are usually heavier than aluminum ones, however, cost less than their alloy counterparts and are almost impossible to crack or bend. Steel wheels are an ideal solution for daily drivers who are looking for cost-effective yet reliable rims providing ease of maintenance and long service life. Being usually less expensive than alloys, steel wheels are also great for driving in winter.

Apart from the weight, the main drawback of steel wheels is their simple design. However, it is easy to give your steel rims a custom touch with a set of lightweight wheel covers. They will do the trick with no modifications required and will not put a strain on your budget. In case this option doesn’t work for you since you want to maintain the original look of your factory rims, yet make them look more stylish, you may paint the wheels in virtually any color you like to make them stand out from the crowd of similar looking steel wheels.

Being heavier than their alloy counterparts, steel wheels tend to increase the unsprung weight of your vehicle. Although, it seems to be a disadvantage in summer since it dampens your acceleration on dry roads, heavier wheels are a great advantage in winter since they make your rubber bite snow harder. Along with a lower center of gravity, dampened acceleration causes your vehicle to move more like a tank. What’s more, steel wheels are very strong, it is almost impossible to bend or crack them. Even if the misfortune happens, the damage is easy and quickly to fix by yourself in a garage or in any specialized shop.

Steel wheels are the most versatile type of factory rims available on the market. They come in popular diameters ranging from 13” up to 17”, which makes them compatible with many vehicles found on the road. Many steel wheels feature the same design and construction, so you can blend steel wheels by different brands on your vehicle, given that they have equal dimensions. What is more, if one of your factory wheels is damaged and you need to replace it, there is no need to buy a whole set. The majority of steel wheels provided on our website are sold individually, so you will not have to purchase a set of 4 to replace one damaged wheel.