All your Car Racing and Custom Wheel News
9
Jul
It is not uncommon to see bigger rims on SUVs, but what about bumping up the wheels on other vehicles? What if you want to upgrade your stock wheels and increase the size? Well, here are tips for buying 22 inch rims to add a bit of style to your ride.
9
Jul
Black rims definitely make a statement when put on a car. But what type of “black” should you choose? Some of the different “shades” available include glossy black, flat black, and hyper black – just to name a few. Here is a brief informational summary of the three different shades, some ideas of what type of car each goes with, and some very general pricing information.
29
Jun
At some point, your automobile is going to need one or more of its tires replaced – so, if you’re trying to watch your budget, you might want to look into getting used wheels, instead of new ones. Many times, you can find some great deals at your local “family” tire shops, or at wrecking yards where you “pick and pull” the car parts you need, yourself.
29
Jun
Safety is an important thing to remember when it comes to tires on a vehicle. And it is exaggerated when it is a heavy load vehicle, like a truck. Inspections of the tires of these heavy load vehicles are extremely important, and the inspections should be on a regular basis. It is important that truck tires are safe and the safety standards are up to date and accurate.
29
Jun
A range of alloy wheels are now available to fit almost any car, truck or motorcycle. The wheels are normally manufactured from an alloy of aluminum, or an alloy of magnesium, or quite often, a combination of both of these metals. This makes the wheel lighter but just as strong. These metals also conduct heat more efficiently and they look good too.