Custom wheels are the best way to improve the look of your car or truck. In the end, rims make the look of the car. In just 15 minutes, you can put on chrome wheels, which completely change the look of your car from boring to show-stopping. Everyone likes the look of aftermarket wheels, but how do you choose the right ones for your sports car?
So many aftermarket wheel companies make custom mag wheels that it's hard to keep track of them all, and the list keeps growing every year. Eagle wheels, Chip Foose rims, and Weld wheels are just a few of the most well-known brands. When choosing aftermarket wheels, you can get cheap prices, which sometimes mean cheap quality, or you can spend a little more and be completely happy with your purchase. You get what you pay for, so you need to know what kind of quality you are getting. But quality and the style of the wheel can both cost a lot.
Normal 5-spoke alloy wheels, wire wheels, and the latest and greatest chrome spinning wheels that cost up to $3,000 per rim are all types of wheels. Chrome spinning rims are the newest thing to hit the custom car scene. These rims, called "chrome spinners," spin even when your car is still.
Now, let's talk about how to choose your rims. If you're only concerned with how they look, it's easy: just pick custom wheels that you think match the style of your car and your own tastes. If you want to race well, the best way to go is with light alloy wheels. Steel wheels are useless and will only slow down your car. Heavy wheels make your car heavier than it needs to be, which makes it harder to drive.
If you often drive in traffic in the city, alloy wheels are a good choice. Alloy wheels let cool air flow over your car's brakes, which keeps them from getting too hot. Alloy aluminium wheels are lighter than chrome or steel wheels, and they can also help you get a little better gas mileage.
Another thing you can do to make your car run better is to put on wheels that are one or two inches bigger than the factory wheels. SUV trucks and sports cars with bigger wheels also look and feel more sporty. Also, make sure that the custom wheels you buy have a maximum load rating that works with your car and that the bolt pattern of the wheels matches the bolt pattern of your car.
Also very important is the offset. If you put in the wrong offset size, your car will be hard to steer and drive, so make sure you find the right offset. Don't worry if it sounds complicated; a salesperson at the wheel shop will help you choose the right offset for your car.
Where can wheels be bought? You have a few options here. You can buy your wheels at a local store that sells car parts or you can buy them online. Each has its own good points. When you go to a real store, you can touch and feel the rims, and if you have any questions, a salesperson can answer them. When you shop online, you have less help, but you can save a lot of money. Compared to stores, you can save hundreds of dollars. It's a give-and-take situation. If you know how, I recommend shopping online. Why spend more money than you have to?
