Tyres and alloy wheels are important components of a vehicle as they directly impact its performance, safety and overall look. Tyres are the only parts of a car that comes into contact with the road and they play a crucial role in providing traction, grip, and stability. The type ofContinue Reading
Aesthetics are important to everyone, and they are an important factor when you buy rims, but they shouldn’t be the only factor. Width, load rating, and offset are just a few of the other things you should consider when shopping for your next set of rims. DiameterLarge-diameter wheels are theContinue Reading
What is a wheel bearing? The component that joins the wheel to the axle, known as the wheel assembly, is the wheel bearing. A metal ring holds a group of steel balls (ball bearings) or taper (tapered bearings) together. It makes it possible for the wheel to spin easily andContinue Reading
The hub, spokes, and rim make up the wheel. the region where the lateral surface of the rotor, the lug bolts, and the axle seat all come into touch. The following are the various parts of a car wheel: What part of a car wheel is the rim? The “outsideContinue Reading
Cold weather effects tyre pressure! Cold weather effects air pressure. As a rule of thumb, air pressure drops by 1-2 PSI or 0.07 to 0.14 bar with every 10°C. Maintaining correct tyre pressure not only ensures optimal traction and grip on any road surface, it also gives you more mileageContinue Reading
Tyre rotation is routinely repositioning your vehicle’s tyres in specific patterns from front to back or side to side and is an important element of tyre upkeep and safety. WHAT IS TYRE ROTATION? Tyre rotation means to periodically change the position of each of the tyres on your vehicle. YouContinue Reading
Using Nitrogen instead of compressed air in tyres has become a popular choice for many drivers. The most notable advantage of nitrogen-filled tyres relates to air pressure. On a molecular level, Nitrogen molecules are larger and slower moving than those of compressed air. Because of this, nitrogen won’t seep outContinue Reading
Significant changes in altitude affects tyre pressures when traveling from one elevation to another. Fortunately, this influence is relatively small and can be easily accommodated. As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure decreases. Altitude (ft.) Air Pressure (psi) Sea Level 14.7 1,000 14.2 2,000 13.7 3,000 13.2 4,000 12.7 5,000 12.2 6,000Continue Reading
A set of mag wheels offer more advantages that just pure aesthetics, there are several engineering advantages as well. Lighter than Steel Alloy wheels are lighter than the steel wheels of the same size. This is attributed to the fact that both aluminum and magnesium metals are lighter than steel. TheContinue Reading
Suspension parts like tie rod ends, bushings, shocks and struts often wear out over time and need to be replaced to keep your vehicle driving smoothly and comfortably. If you experience any of the problems below, it’s time to have the suspension checked: Uncomfortable Ride Sometimes, the only thing youContinue Reading
They can be a tempting modification that can be bought on the cheap, but there are some huge safety risks created by the cheap manufacture of some replica rims. Unfortunately, many replica wheel manufacturers are in the business to make the cheapest wheels in bulk and as quickly as possible.Continue Reading
The rims not only hold the tyres in place but assist with handling. However, rims do not last forever and can be damaged or wear out. An OEM wheel is sure to last longer than a tyre that has direct contact with the ground surface, it does have an expirationContinue Reading
