P500 Steel vs. Aluminum Wheels

[futzin]

Last year at Takeover, I had a couple of wheels sustain damage. Specifically, an outer rim/lip got bent in a couple of places (ITP steelies). No big deal, just cosmetic. My 500 is a trail rig, not a lawn queen.

My question: What sort of damage might an aluminum wheel have sustained? Many rigs have or come with aluminum wheels.

I'm toying with the idea of aluminum wheels on my 520 at some point. I won't mind the inevitable rash, but I'm concerned about harder hits.

 

[Admin]

 

[Remington]

My question: What sort of damage might an aluminum wheel have sustained? Many rigs have or come with aluminum wheels.

They are fairly robust and hold up well. Ive had them on all 3 machines and havent had any issues like I did with the steel ones I had with that type of riding. The only negative is they scratch fairly easy depending on your riding style

 

[trigger]

Last year at Takeover, I had a couple of wheels sustain damage. Specifically, an outer rim/lip got bent in a couple of places (ITP steelies). No big deal, just cosmetic. My 500 is a trail rig, not a lawn queen.

My question: What sort of damage might an aluminum wheel have sustained? Many rigs have or come with aluminum wheels.

I'm toying with the idea of aluminum wheels on my 520 at some point. I won't mind the inevitable rash, but I'm concerned about harder hits.

When I switched out the stockers I had a couple of bent lips. Since I've been running the aluminum wheels I just see rash. They've held up pretty well.

 

[HondaTech]

ITP steel and spun aluminum wheels are garbage.

Their case wheels are OK, but the others bend just thinking about hitting a rock.

 

[CID]

The bead lock rings on my STI wheels are steel and take all the abuse, protecting the aluminum wheel itself. (This isn’t true, see correction below ☺️)

Back when they were new and pritty, not so much anymore. 😢

 

[Rdrcr]

I prefer steel wheels. I like the simplicity. But, I went aluminum and they've been holding up really well to trail riding.

Mike

 

[GovtMule]

The bead lock rings on my STI wheels are steel and take all the abuse, protecting the aluminum wheel itself.

Back when they were new and pritty, not so much anymore. 😢

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Well it was like a million miles ago!

 

[CID]

Well it was like a million miles ago!

Dat be HondaBob and @Dankathy , I be at a lowly 10,300. 😛 Sent from Ajo, Arizona by the magic of the airwaves.

 

[pappyo]

I had a couple of wheels sustain damage. Specifically, an outer rim/lip got bent in a couple of places (ITP steelies). No big deal, just cosmetic. My 500 is a trail rig, not a lawn queen.

My question: What sort of damage might an aluminum wheel have sustained? Many rigs have or come with aluminum wheels.

I'm toying with the idea of aluminum wheels on my 520 at some point. I won't mind the inevitable rash, but I'm concerned about harder hits.

ALL 4 Wheels 3rd..picture <> ITP 4×3 Offset 4×110 purchased Used 2009 ( Low milage ) With ITP- XTR Tires 27×9×12 ft. <> 27×11×12 6 rear. <> 6ply <> Depending on "load" <> air pressuer <> 6.5psi to 8psi
FYI: This picture shows how the sidewall helps protect the wheel.
ON - 3rd. Set of XTR 27's "On These Wheels"
A few minor scars / scratches / finish wear ( still in use ) & NO Wheel PROBLEMS <> did punctuer couple tires with sticks <> use as spares now
Above wheels on 3rd. SxS Now
1st on 2009 rzr ( with adapters )
2nd on 2014 Honda Pioneer P700-4
Now -3rd. on 2018 Honda Pioneer P500
These wheels have held up well Without any Problems Would Buy Again.

2nd picture both <> ITP Mudlite Tire & ITP Alum Wheel set up
1st. <> picture Kenda HTR's ( smooth ride with these ) on yamaha ( Alum Wheels 4 × 110 ) / "Not as Sturdy as" ITP WHEELS
2nd. <> picture <> ITP setup Described Above & still using today <> since 2009
3rd. <> picture All ITP TIRE & Wheel set.

All have been used in ADK Mt's upstate N.Y. with No Significant Damage.
Steel wheels <> show more lip damage than any of these Alum. wheels.
Alum wheels seem to taks glancing hits & scrapes better than steel.

Trying Alum. Beadlock's 12's <> on P520

 

[Ohio4x4]

My vote goes to aluminum wheels. More specifically beadlocks. I've bent steel wheels on trucks, jeeps, and atvs. I've never kinked a bead on an aluminum beadlock wheel. I've also never seen a steel wheel with a rock pushed through it either. There are pros and cons to both. I tell everyone beadlocks are worth the money if you are pushing the machine hard. If nothing else I've driven out of the woods with flats from rips in the side walls and the tires both stayed on the wheel when ran flat.

 

[Dankathy]

The bead lock rings on my STI wheels are steel and take all the abuse, protecting the aluminum wheel itself.

Back when they were new and pritty, not so much anymore. 😢

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Uhhhh magnet doesn't stick to mine🤷‍♂️

 

[Dankathy]

Last year at Takeover, I had a couple of wheels sustain damage. Specifically, an outer rim/lip got bent in a couple of places (ITP steelies). No big deal, just cosmetic. My 500 is a trail rig, not a lawn queen.

My question: What sort of damage might an aluminum wheel have sustained? Many rigs have or come with aluminum wheels.

I'm toying with the idea of aluminum wheels on my 520 at some point. I won't mind the inevitable rash, but I'm concerned about harder hits.

Sti hd9's can take a hit without breaking- to some degree. Many times with the jeeps a steel wheel has been hammered back close enough to kind of hold air to get us home, so there is that. I don't want to try that with aluminum

 

[HondaTech]

The bead lock rings on my STI wheels are steel and take all the abuse, protecting the aluminum wheel itself.

Back when they were new and pritty, not so much anymore. 😢

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Our System3 wheel broke in half before the beadlock ring let loose. Damm tree jumped right out in front of it.

 

[trigger]

One other thing to note is that aluminum is obviously lighter and one of the deciding factors for me. P5's aren't known for spinning their wheels even with 24's.

 

[Backwoods]

Many companies like ITP offer lifetime replacement. I know some body that needed it. Just sent them a pic and they shipped a replacement

 

[futzin]

I'm not likely to go with a true beadlock, or even a fake one. I just don't care for the look (but I'll keep looking).

I read somewhere to avoid a thin outer rim, which makes sense.

 

[Splorin]

You can grenade ‘em all. Ball peen in tool box. Also have used rocks to straighten steel beads. Cast aluminum can take a good hit but also break and not bend. I have some of the old super lite ITP forged but they’re wrapped in 12” wides to somewhat protect them. I’m a poster boy for beadlocks but have never gone there. Tire bead protection probably helps a little. I’m on 4 fronts on 10s while pushing my luck…..

 

[lee]

Last year at Takeover, I had a couple of wheels sustain damage.

You should pick who your following more carefully.

 

[futzin]

You should pick who your following more carefully.

The dust was so thick one day, I had no clue who was in front of me!

 

[NTCPrezJB]

The dust was so thick one day, I had no clue who was in front of me!

The Rock…obviously. 🤣😂