Alloy wheels “Looking Better” does not work for me. When inside the car you can’t see your wheels. Does anyone sincerely believe that your ordinary alloy wheels are seen by others? Some people can’t even see my whole car.
I would pay extra to get steel wheels to replace alloy wheels on a new car. Our best handling and best riding car, a VW, has 13" steel wheels. It corners very well and the braking is quite adequate. In my view, car marketing people have done a number on a gullible public with alloy wheels.
Alloy wheels are fine for motorcycles that are not normally ridden on salty roads and are not inclined to brush against curbs. Alloy, not steel spoked wheels permit tubeless tires. Tire tubes are potential trouble on a bike due to tube pinches plus you can’t plug a flat to quickly continue riding with no spare tire.