Does anyone actually like the Sport (non-S) wheels?

[PBCounty]

Recent first time Gladiator owner (kinda first time Jeep owner unless you count brief 1976 CJ-5 ownership) with the purchase of a new 2023 Sport. It's entirely base model except for the max tow package. When I purchased about six weeks ago, I figured the black steel wheels would be first to go...however they've grown on me. They have a certain utilitarian kinda charm. Anyone actually like them, vs just tolerate them until replacing?

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[Cshadow2]

I like them, plus you can beat it back into shape on the trail if you bend one. My 1st platoon SGT told me thats why all the wheels on our trucks in the army were steel and not aluminum

 

[asrricklin]

You can pay land rover $1800 to put alloy wheels that look like steel wheels on a Defender.

 

[asrricklin]

If I did a huge amount of off-roading I think I would prefer them as they are more durable (as has been stated) and also a lot easier and cheaper to repair or replace.

 

[RHINO79]

Yes, I like the steelies, sport and spares, mine has aluminum, but the steel are sweeeeeeet!

 

[Hootbro]

I think you got the best of both worlds. If I was to go for a base Sport, it would have to have the Max Tow option and would rock those steelies for all they are worth until I went to a tire size that makes me ditch them.

 

[TomH]

I like them. They are something a little different. I am running a 35x10.50 tire and they fit well.

 

[NVjeff]

I bought my JT because of the Max Tow. I didn't like the base model steelies at first but am finding I don't mind them.
I do want a second set of wheels as I prefer two sets of wheels/tires for my trucks.

They will be factory wheels, for the offset, how ever I don't know yet if they'll be 17's or 18's.
If I stick with 17's it would certainly save some money to buy take off steelies.

 

[Flyboy2109]

I am not a big fan of those. I expect in my environment they would rust quickly. I bought the upgrade with my sport S and like them just fine.

 

[OVERLORD]

I really like the spare rim. I've seen them powder coated in the factory colors, very sweet. s-l640.jpg (480×640) (ebayimg.com)

 

[MemphisMississipp]

Recent first time Gladiator owner (kinda first time Jeep owner unless you count brief 1976 CJ-5 ownership) with the purchase of a new 2023 Sport. It's entirely base model except for the max tow package. When I purchased about six weeks ago, I figured the black steel wheels would be first to go...however they've grown on me. They have a certain utilitarian kinda charm. Anyone actually like them, vs just tolerate them until replacing?

Love my Max Tow wheels. I’m a Keeper

 

[Shopshirt]

I tried to order the black wheels with my Sport S Max Tow...but Jeep wouldn't let me because I ordered the cold weather package...for reasons?!

 

[CJ5w4wdSmokyOnMyTail]

I do like them. At least, I like them WAAAAAAAY better then the uber-bland, soulless Sport S wheels. I have a Mojave, but my second choice would have been a Sport (non-S) Max Tow. Great choice!

 

[PBCounty]

I do like them. At least, I like them WAAAAAAAY better then the uber-bland, soulless Sport S wheels. I have a Mojave, but my second choice would have been a Sport (non-S) Max Tow. Great choice!

Thank you Sir and I'm loving it so far. I would have liked a Mojave (or Rubicon which is more suited to local terrain) however the Sport fell into budget and the color I wanted showed up. It's a garage queen anyway - we're running out of the trails I grew up on in South Florida, and it will be in garage outside of Saturday / Sunday evening cruising and light trail work (all we have left).

 

[JmattNYC]

Recent first time Gladiator owner (kinda first time Jeep owner unless you count brief 1976 CJ-5 ownership) with the purchase of a new 2023 Sport. It's entirely base model except for the max tow package. When I purchased about six weeks ago, I figured the black steel wheels would be first to go...however they've grown on me. They have a certain utilitarian kinda charm. Anyone actually like them, vs just tolerate them until replacing?

I know its an old tread but i could not help myself lol I Love them, They are rugged and very good looking. The black steel ones was one of the big factors on why i picked the max tow base sport when i traded in my overland diesel. Tactik 5 spoke classic steel wheel is next option should i decide get bigger and wider tires.

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