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Old 05-02-2011, 02:56 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Steel probably is heavier by a good margin. You can sort of fix this by going to a smaller wheel with a slightly taller tire to keep the same circumference, but unless you drive mostly in the city, the impact will be minimal.

If you're worried about resale, go to the junkyard and buy a set of steel, clean them up and paint them, and keep your alloy around.

When you sell the car, the extra set of wheels will actually increase the take price, AND you'll probably keep the smoothies, so you can put them on the next wreck you buy.
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