going from steel to aluminum wheels

[forestb]

I am now running 17X8 steel rally wheels and they are vary heavy. How much would it help to switch to aluminum wheels if any? Speed, Breaking, gas mileage?

[61hawk]

How much do the steel wheels weigh?

How much do the aluminum wheels weigh?

I'm going to say, none, none and none.

[Barnfind46]

It makes a difference but how much depends on how heavy your currant wheels are and how light the new wheels are. You will see improvement in all areas though.

[forestb]

I have not weighed my old wheels and I have not picked out a new aluminum wheel yet.

[jweb]

You could save 5-10 lbs a wheel but you won't likely notice much gain from that on an old truck. If you just want a different style wheel, go for it. If you are trying to save gas, consider how much gas you would have to save to pay for the wheels.

https://itstillruns.com/weight-steel...s-5664238.html

I know it's not the same but I switched from 20" factory alloys and LT tires to 22" aftermarket wheels and AT/MT tires on my Silverado. I expected a decrease in mileage due to the heavier wheels and aggressive tire tread. It made little to no difference.

[forestb]

my main gole was to gain a little in the speed department. I guess that there are better ways to spend $1000 or more than to do it with new wheels.

[bnorth]

I would say a negligible difference. You may notice it in braking more than anything but as said above unless you drive a lot you won't get the $ back in mileage improvement.

[forestb]

Ok thanks everyone