FAQ answered by 106 St Tire & WHeel, with 5 locations serving Queens on ALLOY WHEELS VS STEEL WHEELS

http://www.106sttire.com/wheels Aside from looking better to most people, alloy metal wheels are lighter, stronger and shinier than steel wheels and therefore many like the look of these wheels. Though many people are drawn to these type of wheels because they look so hot, don’t dump the steel wheels just yet. Alloy wheels are manufactured from an alloy of light metals, namely aluminum, magnesium, or some times a blend of both. They are lighter than steel wheels and less weight means faster acceleration and less strain on suspension components. If you race with your car this may be a factor…otherwise, it may not be worth the cost. Alloy wheels, however, are better able to disperse heat away from brake components than their steel counterparts. Steel wheels have advantages, too, which is good to know since they’re standard equipment on base models of most ordinary new passenger vehicles. Steel wheels are also more easily repaired as well as steel can often be hammered back into place when bent. Alloy wheels, particularly forged aluminum alloys, are more expensive than steel wheels, mainly because of differences in manufacturing techniques. There are aesthetic differences and, for many drivers, this is the number one factor in making the decision to purchase steel or alloy wheels. Simply put: alloys are more conducive to intricate styling of the wheel itself. 106 St Tire & Wheel has been in business for decades selling the very best wheels like Konig, Vellano, Vossen, D2 Forged Concept One, Asanti, Savini and more. Our experts are on hand to give you a free consultation and make recommendations. Please see our website at www.106StTire.com. Also, we have the best names in the tire business at great prices like Falken, Bridgestone, Hankook, Yokohama, Goodyear, Pirelli, Michelin, etc. other models and makes http://www.106sttire.com/wheels SEE OUR SITE @ www.106StTire.com and try our wheel configurator Follow us on buy tires on our Facebook page 106 St Tire & Wheel has 4 locations in Queens: Main location: 106-01 Northern Blvd, Corona, 11368, 718.446.6769 Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week including holidays Elmhurst location: 79-20 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, 11373, 718.458.2599 Open Monday through Sunday 9 am-8 pm Merrick Blvd store: 118-02 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica 11434, 718.276.4070 Open Monday through Saturday 8 am through 7 pm Second Corona location: 45-13 108th Street, Corona 11368 Open Monday through Sunday 8 am through 7 pm