Advice on 14" pugs? 504 steels or alloys?

[kona]

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.

[92_rugby_subie]

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.

[kona]

88 gl wagon d/r stock suspension.

Eventually as a summer camping/ winter ski rig maybe 2" lift. dirt road touring, not wheeling.

[ferox]

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.

[kona]

thanks for the input. just what i needed. cheers.