Thread: How do I tell if my wheels are aluminum or steel?
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Old 09-16-14 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadGrandpa
And why do steel rims fail to respond to brakes when wet?
Steel rims are chromed. Chrome is very slippery when wet, aluminum, due to its porosity is not.
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