Steel vs Aluminum Wheels?

[john108]

When my charger and I were both young, I really liked the American Racing wheels, but couldn't afford them.
I have had some recommendations to get Magnum 500 wheels recently.  I like them both along with about 20 other styles.

The American Torque Thrust D (or II) are aluminum, 1580 lb Load Rating.
Some of the Magnum 500 wheels are steel but most that I have seen are made for Mustangs.

American has VN501 wheels that look like the Magnum 500 wheels but also Aluminum.

Is Aluminum acceptable for a 505 big block?

[OzCharger69]

Oh no! I hope the aluminium wheels are acceptable. I will soon be dropping a 512 with my American Racing Torq Thrust rims.

[forphorty]

No experience with the Torque thrusts. I have had Weld Drag Lites on a 68 Satellite for 25 years. 15x5 and 15x8. Street car ,440.  Hydroplaned ,spun out and hit a curb really hard and broke one of the fronts. No other problems.  Main thing with aluminum  wheels is making sure your wheel studs are long enough.

[john108]

Thanks
My engine is only a 505.
John