Wheel Corrosion

…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…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…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.…

…interior of the sidewall when the tire is removed from the wheel. Bead looseners should begin with the backside bead and only be allowed to press far enough to free the bead from the wheel. Tire lubricant should be applied to the tire and wheel as the bead initially is pushed free of the rim flange.…

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Wheel Tech: Wheel Lug Torquing Proper wheel installation requires the wheel-attaching hardware (lug nuts or bolts) be tightened to the recommended torque specification for the vehicle make, model and year. Torque…

…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…

…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,…

…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…

…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…

…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…