INNER OR OUTER SHOULDER WEAR = MISALIGNMENT If you examine your tyre and discover that the inner or outer edge of the tyre is wearing down faster than the rest of the tread, your vehicle’s wheel alignment is likely out of specification. This wear pattern indicates that your wheels are leaningContinue Reading
Winter tyres or snow tyres are specifically designed to deal with the challenges of icy winter roads. They usually feature a tread design with larger gaps with deeper grooves than those on conventional tyres, increasing traction on snow and ice. They are made from a softer compound for added gripContinue Reading
Wheel balancing is integral to smooth driving, safety, tyre wear, and stability, and allows the tyres to rotate without causing vibrations. Wheel balancing refers to compensation for any weight imbalances in the tyre/wheel combination. It is often performed in conjunction with wheel alignment. When balancing your wheels, wheels should alwaysContinue Reading
Changes in your driving style can save you hundreds of rands of fuel each year, improve road safety and prevent wear on your vehicle. Adopt these 5 driving techniques to lower your vehicle’s fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 25%. 1. Accelerate gently The harder youContinue Reading
The dirt that settles on your wheels from brake dust, tar and other elements can scratch and even pit the wheel surface permanently. Here are some tips on keeping your wheels clean: Cleaning tip #1: Never use abrasive cleaners, polishing compounds, or steel wool to clean alloy wheels. Use a speciallyContinue Reading
A diamond cut wheel is one that has been put on a lathe and part of, or the entire painted surface, of the wheel is machined off to leave a shiny alloy finish. It is then lacquered to prevent corrosion. You can tell if a wheel has been diamond cutContinue Reading
Gauteng is about to head into the rainy season and with it is sure to come accidents and long, aggrevating traffic delays. Let’s try to keep you and your family safe on the roads this summer…. Studies conducted by the AA Foundation for road safety in the United Kingdom showContinue Reading
1. Vibration And Shakiness When Steering One of the most obvious signs of a bent rim is shakiness and vibration that gets transmitted up the steering column. 2. Your Car Isn’t Handling The Way It Used To A buckled mag wheel can lead to issues with your tyre pressure andContinue Reading
Ensuring your wheels are accurately aligned improves both the performance and longevity of your tyres. Wheels often become misaligned by hitting potholes, bumps, kerbs, driving on uneven surfaces and through general wear and tear. It is therefore essential to maintain accurate alignment of your wheels, to ensure their quality andContinue Reading
Chrome finishes, custom paint and diamond facing are available. The lip of the wheel can be polished to a high sheen or satin finish. MagWheel Surgeon staff relish the challenge of customising wheels, but safety is paramount and no jobs that effect the integrity of the wheel will be undertaken.Continue Reading
When the face of the wheel has been damaged, the wheel needs to undergo refurbishing. The wheel will first be repaired and then acid dipped and cleaned under a high pressure. Once all paint and debris is removed, the wheel is sanded, primed and quick baked before being painted. PaintContinue Reading
Rims that are buckled are straightened by heat application and spinning. Wheels that are cracked, chipped or have pieces missing, need to be welded and ground before being heated and spun. This technique is only used when the rim of the wheel is damaged, but the face is unspoiled.Continue Reading
