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Old 03-29-2006, 01:10 AM   #16
4x4Poet
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The slots have that classic cachet, but they're cast aluminum and therefore much weaker than forged aluminum rims like the Weld Sidewinders. The slots will crack and chip in tough 4x4 situations.

While the also excellent Super Singles are only marginally inferior to the Sidewinders, the Sidewinders are the lightest and toughest wheel among the three for a 4x4. So, if you like the look of the Sidewinders and don't mind the price, they are one of Weld's best, two-piece forged rims. Only Weld's Stonecrusher and Mountaincrusher with their reinforced outer bead lips are superior for 4x4s among Weld's two-piece forged wheel offerings. But the Sidewinders are no doubt lighter weight.

Were your truck a 2wd, the best looking wheel goes unless you need towing strength and lightweight rolling weight for better braking which would bring you back to the Sidewinders from among the three wheels.

BTW, if you can go with new tires at the same time, switch to 16" rims. 16.5" rims have a grossly inferior bead mounting surface to 16" and 15" rims. 16.5" rims thereby run the far greater risk of "loosing a bead" when the tires are run a low air pressures off-road. If you NEVER lower the air pressure, then this probably isn't a concern for you. I'm just providing some info you can use before spending a good chunk 'o change on some nice rims.
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