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first the advantage was less unsprung weight, so better handling and road holding. Today, although, it is just looks.

they look good

They are typically lighter than stock steel rims and they look prettier. The downside is that the costly ones also increase the chance of having your car stolen.

alloy wheels weigh less. Unsprung weight is what your looking for when racing. This helps the car speed up, decelerate, and handle better. It takes less power and effort to do all of the above.