29 But aren’t alloys wheels a liability in the bush?
It is true that if you clobber a rock with an alloy wheel its likely ruined, as the dent can’t be knocked back into shape like a steel wheel can. That’s unfortunate, but in the forty years I’ve had an association with 4WDs I’ve avoided rocks at speed and have never injured a wheel. I think it’s a combination of careful piloting and picking a robust tyre. CSA make the best 4WD alloy wheels and Toyo make the best 4WD tyres! That combination will prevent suspension fatigue and the likelihood of wheel damage.