Buying custom wheels or a Wheel & Tire Package for your vehicle can be both fun and challenging. Custom wheels can express your personality and enhance the look of your ride. One thing often not considered is the maintenance and care of your new wheels. Selecting the right wheel finish should…
…when installing wheels. Impact guns can damage hardware and wheel finish. Some vehicles, such as Porsches, require the use of special sockets to tighten the hardware without damaging their anodized coating. Impact gun torque can vary widely from low torque (resulting in loose wheels) to extremely…
…process creates a finish that's bright but a little more resistant to weather and corrosion compared to traditional chrome rims. The photo below shows how the BR05 (on the right) compares to a popular chrome wheel from Von Max, the VM2. Although every driver has his or her own preference, I like…
…original wheels rough winter roads with corrosive salt and snow melt chemicals, these drivers purchase a less expensive set of wheels to use in the winter months. It is far less painful to bend a $40 steel wheel or $80 inexpensive alloy wheel compared to an original equipment wheel that may cost…
…custom wheel (rim) that is exclusively engineered for the late model Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. The wheel is available in a 20" diameter for either staggered or non-staggered applications. Designed with a durable, machined/clear-coat finish to protect the wheel from corrosive elements,…
…also applied, followed by a protective lacquer coating and final cleaning. See if this wheel fits your car. Like the way they look? We can make it a Tire & Wheel Package that includes mounting and balancing at no extra charge prior to shipping. Pick out your tires and wheels at Tire Rack today!
…your new wheels and tires are installed, step back and take a good look. The new, sharper appearance will accent your vehicle splendidly. They look great now; but unfortunately, your wheels are often the dirtiest part of your car because they are constantly exposed to the elements (corrosive brake…
…to see if there is corrosion on the hub surface. Unlike the O.E. wheels, most aftermarket wheels do not have a machined recess on the mounting pad to clear these clips. Mounting wheels on top of these will keep the wheel from sitting flat against the hub surface. If a wheel is mounted down on top…
…for its flagship wheels, options such as the Alleggerita HLT and Ultraleggera, the company has recently released several wheels in the past few seasons that command more attention. Also, with a lower price-point, these newer wheels can provide a great style at a good price. Wheels such as the Envy…
…the finest road wheels today is a blend of aluminum and other elements. The term "mag wheel" is sometimes incorrectly used to describe alloy wheels. Magnesium is generally considered to be an unsuitable alloy for road usage due to its brittle nature and susceptibility to corrosion. (Flammability…
…the run-out on the exposed hub. A wire brush mounted in a drill makes quick work of cleaning the corrosion off the hub. He sprayed some brake cleaner spray on as well. Any debris or corrosion between the hub and the brake rotor can cause excessive run-out and vibration issues. Eye protection…
…Wheels should always be clean and free of rust or corrosion. It is important that the shop technician apply a commercially available tire mounting lubricant to the tire bead and the wheel safety hump, bead seat and flange to assist bead seating. Related Links * Match Mounting to Enhance Tire & Wheel…
…an attractive, durable surface that helps prevent rust and corrosion and sheds water and dirt, to maintain a clean appearance. MetaCote protects against road salt, brake fluid and other corrosives, and it looks great behind alloy wheels. MetaCote also eliminates the need to use removeable coatings…
…how to properly tighten and loosen your vehicle's lug hardware, read "Wheel Lug Torquing." To keep the lugs moving like new on my vehicle, I clean the corrosion off of them with a wire brush. Speaking of new wheels, always make sure to re-torque them after the first twenty miles of…
…the wheels, normally indicates the vehicle uses a direct TPMS in which pressure sensors/transmitters are attached to the wheels. Aluminum Valve Sensor Ford Banded Sensor However, some earlier Corvettes and Ford vehicles have direct tire pressure monitors (shown above right) banded to their wheels.…
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