Steel wheels: durable, good-value rims for every car
Steel wheels are one of the most popular rim choices on the market, and there are good reasons for that. Rugged, good value and almost maintenance-free. Whether you are looking for winter wheels for your passenger car, rugged rims for your pickup or durable wheels for your van, you will find the right steel wheel at Statusfälgar. Enter your registration number and we will show you straight away which steel wheels fit your vehicle.
What are steel wheels?
Steel wheels are rims made from steel, one of the most proven materials in the motor industry. They are heavier than alloy wheels but considerably more rugged and resistant to impacts and strain. A damaged steel wheel can often be straightened and reused, which is impossible with an alloy wheel. That makes them an excellent choice for tough conditions, winter use and vehicles with high load requirements.
The advantages of steel wheels
Steel wheels have several clear advantages that make them a popular choice for many car owners. They are considerably cheaper than alloy wheels, which makes them an economically smart choice for seasonal use. They take cold, salt and tough road conditions without a second thought, and if they are damaged they are simple and cheap to replace. On a heavy vehicle such as a pickup or van, the ruggedness of steel wheels gives extra protection against the strain that heavy loads and hard driving bring.
Steel wheels as winter wheels
Steel wheels are the obvious choice for winter use, for several reasons. They take salt, cold and dirt without trouble, and if a steel wheel is damaged by a pothole or a kerb it is simple and cheap to replace. Mounting your winter tyres on a dedicated set of steel wheels saves time at the tyre shop at the seasonal change and extends the life of your summer tyres. That is exactly why many car owners choose to keep one set of alloy wheels for summer and one set of steel wheels for winter.
Steel wheels for passenger cars
Steel wheels for passenger cars come in the most common dimensions from 14 to 18 inches. They suit a Volvo V60 as well as a Toyota Corolla or a Volkswagen Golf. Easy to order, easy to fit and built to last. Enter your registration number on our site and we will show you straight away which steel wheels fit your passenger car.
Steel wheels for pickup
On a pickup, steel wheels are a natural choice, particularly for winter use or for anyone who drives hard and wants rims that take most things. They cope with heavy loads and tough road conditions without trouble. We offer steel wheels for the most popular pickup models on the market – the Dodge Ram, Ford Ranger, Silverado, F-150, Ram 1500, Nissan Navara and Volkswagen Amarok – in the most common dimensions.
Steel wheels for vans
Vans get used hard, and it shows in the demands they place on their rims. Steel wheels are the first choice for most van owners: they take heavy loads, frequent journeys and tough road conditions without a second thought. We offer steel wheels for the Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Transporter, Ford Transit Custom and Volkswagen Caddy in the most common dimensions at a competitive price.
The difference between steel wheels and alloy wheels
Steel wheels and alloy wheels have different qualities that suit different needs. Steel wheels are heavier, which raises unsprung weight slightly, but they are considerably more rugged and better value. Alloy wheels are lighter, which improves handling and fuel consumption, but cost more and are more vulnerable to impacts and strain. Most car owners choose alloy wheels for summer for better performance and appearance, and steel wheels for winter for durability and economy.