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Originally Posted by Justfacts
I think I better explain. As I know it , there are two types of production tires;(1) aluminum rims and (2)steel rims with Bundt hubcaps.
Bundt caps cover the entire inside surface of the steel wheel rim, so no brake dust can come through the gaps you have with an aluminum rim. They never appear dirty.
Aluminum wheels look much prettier but they have gaps in them through which brake dust gets through.When they get gunked up they look pretty ugly.
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I don't believe the "bundt hubcaps" were ever stock on steel wheels. The factory hubcaps are the smooth painted type. I think the "bundt hubcaps" were after-market.
If you only concern is keeping brake dust off the wheels, install some "klean wheels" on the alloys. There is some concern about air flow, but they are probably not any worse than steel wheels with solid hubcaps. Personally, I just clean off the wheels about once a week.