Do Aluminum Wheels Run Cooler than Steel
Question:
Will aluminum rims run any cooler than steel rims? 12 inch in mind...
asked by: L. B
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Expert Reply:
Aluminum does do a much better job at dissipating heat than steel, so to answer your question an aluminum wheel would run cooler than a steel one.
In a trailer rim application this really wouldn't be much of an issue though and wouldn't offer you any benefit. Rim heat isn't usually a concern on a trailer so using an aluminum wheel isn't offered as a recommendation for helping remove heat. The real benefit to aluminum wheels is that they don't rust and they are typically lighter weight.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 13" Aluminum Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D - Black
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