I've had aftermarket 18" wheels with 235/40 tires and never had issues with bent wheels. Likewise stock 17" wheels with 235/45 tires with no issues... just one tire bubble from an unmaintained road.
I had a co-worker with 16" wheels with 205/55 tires and after bending 2 wheels from Orange Co. NY roads, he continued with running steel wheels after winter, and no issues since (until he turn is TDI in from Dieselgate).
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