Who doesn't wish their tires stayed deep black? No one wants to be seen in dull and brown tires. Luckily, this can be achieved with routine tire maintenance and with the help of tire dressings. When purchased new, tires have...
Contrary to popular belief, carbon fiber wheels are nothing new. They were first introduced to the world approximately 48 years ago. Michelin manufactured the first carbon resin reinforced wheels for French car brand Citroën back in 1971. The wheels were...
Center lock wheels are no different than standard wheels except for how the wheels are bolted onto the wheel hub. Traditional wheels are held in place with 5 or 6 lug nuts equidistant from the center, while a center lock...
You should not feel your brand new car wobble. It is not uncommon, however, for an older car to wobble as you drive down the road. This can be the result of a few factors that can easily be fixed....
Yes, it possible for rims to leak air without the tire having a puncture. There are a few reasons why this may happen, and each one has different effects. The simplest reason why your wheel may leak is the tire...
When purchasing new wheels, it is always recommended to acquire OEM wheels meant for your car. When buying aftermarket wheels, you run the risk of buying wheels with a slightly different bolt pattern. This can mean the lug holes are...
Bending a rim is quite easy. All it takes is driving up against a curb or a running over a hard object. A rim that has been damaged should be checked out by a specialist as soon as possible because...
Every new car comes with OEM wheels from the factory. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. The car brand chose the wheel manufacturer to produce wheels for the brand and that is an indicator of the quality and durability of...
When comparing the prices of alloy wheels and steel wheels you might be sticker shocked. That's reasonable. Today, we are going to explain the reasons why alloy wheels are more expensive than steel wheels. To get to the core of...
