so im looking to get some rims like the style of the mickey thompson classic 2 design and stumbled upon these rims on craigslist today...see link.. what i wanted to know is what is the difference between the mickey thompson wheels and ion alloys in the ad? any advantages and disadvantages, personal preference, better resale value? forgive me if this is a noob question...

http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/2837075398.html

 

I personally don't like alloys on Jeeps because they can crack easier off road. The mounting surface is also thicker, and the studs on the rear axle are really short and that frightens me.

 

Same crap either way. Only difference is the centercaps and the holes are slightly bigger on those Ions. If it werent for me liking the idea of having 1 of 600 sets of signature black classic II's i would have bought the Pacer look alikes, but i do like the idea of my wheels being special so i got them Same crap different name lmao

Only difference is that classic II's are aluminum and those seem to be alloy wheels. But this guy beat me to it ^^^

 

The main thing you want to look for in aluminum, ( or alloy, ) wheels is whether or not they are pressure cast or not. A pressure cast wheel will be much stronger than a cast wheel, and a forged wheel even stronger yet, it has to do with the rim cracking easily or not.

 

thanks guys i appreciate the feedback
learn something new everyday!!