October 7, 201114 yr I know there are tons of threads but I need some quick advice. I finally got a local seller with 14" pugs I can choose between the old 504 steels (non-beveled lug hole with weird washer lugnut) or the 14" alloys. the price is the same, seller has some lugnuts for either, but probably not a complete set for either. So obviously lugnut availability will be a challenge...but with new rubber on my 13s, I'm not in a rush. http://www.indysworld.com/80s/general/wheels/wheels.html#pug14 steel sounds more durable but those old lugs w/washers seem sketchy and near impossible to find. anybody ever run these 504 wheels without the original nuts? He may have a complete set for these. alloy might look nicer (depending on condition), but may be less durable. he probably has fewer lugs and few if any center caps. Thanks a heap.
October 7, 201114 yr Depends. What are you using them on/for? Steel is better for offroading. Alloy may look nicer and be lighter but will crack and bend offroad easier.
October 7, 201114 yr Author 88 gl wagon d/r stock suspension. Eventually as a summer camping/ winter ski rig maybe 2" lift. dirt road touring, not wheeling.
October 7, 201114 yr I can choose between the old 504 steels (non-beveled lug hole with weird washer lugnut) or the 14" alloys. I think the 504 steelies are generally to be avoided because they need to be balanced with a special hard-to-locate machine after the tires are installed. If they are the steelies with the small hole in the center, then I think you want to stay away from them and go with the alloys. Options are available for the alloy wheel lugnuts.
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