Geek Out! Trimming the wheel
From The Intercooler Audio Articles by Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel
June 10, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 346
About this episode
Richard Porter discusses the advantages of steel wheels with plastic trims over alloys and speculates on their potential comeback.
There are many reasons why steel wheels with plastic trims are superior to alloys, says Richard Porter. But will they make a comeback?
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Hosts: Dan Prosser, Andrew Frankel
Topics covered
- steel wheels
- plastic trims
- alloys
- automotive design
- wheel technology
Keywords
- steel wheels
- plastic trims
- alloy wheels
- automotive
- wheel design
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