Although there are many people who think that steel wheels are stronger and more durable, obviously as long as it is not the minimum configuration and spare tire, you will find that manufacturers are more willing to use alloy wheels. Is it that the unit price of aluminum alloy wheels can keep pace with the cost of steel wheels, or is it that manufacturers have found their conscience and are willing to provide you with aluminum alloy wheels?
In fact, it has to start with the material itself. Generally speaking, the toughness of steel is better, but due to its higher density, steel wheels of the same volume must be heavier, and of course it will cost more fuel, and vice versa. But in fact, this added weight does not fundamentally affect the fuel consumption figures, so there must be some other reason.
For example, the hardness, the hardness of aluminum alloy is higher, and the toughness is not as good as that of steel wheels. So we've never heard of broken steel wheels, but we've heard of broken aluminum wheels. In order to further improve the performance of aluminum wheels, thicker materials and more scientific design are necessary.
In addition to being good-looking, the aluminum alloy wheel has another advantage, that is, the stability at high speed is better. In addition, aluminum alloy wheels have more advantages than steel wheels in terms of acceleration and heat dissipation.
