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Unfortunately, it is not as easy as it sounds. Many people think that all alloy wheels will fit their cars and they search the internet for second hand alloys without checking their wheel specs.

UK, AL (prHWY.com) January 2, 2013 - UK, Jan 02, 2013 - Looking for new alloy wheels for your ride? There is always a time for a car owner when he/she decides to replace the current alloy wheels with new ones for one reason or another. Since i have been known as the alloy wheel expert, people always ask me about fitment, offset, bolt pattern and so on.

Unfortunately, it is not as easy as it sounds. Many people think that all alloy wheels will fit their cars and they search the internet for second hand alloys without checking their wheel specs. Do your homework and find these specs in your manual book. It will give you the technical specs for your car make and model.

Alloy Wheels - Next one is Offset which is the distance in mm between the mounting face at the back of the wheel and its centre line. Getting the correct offset is important to have a proper look and also to stop the wheels and tyres fouling the inner arches or suspension components. Each car has its optimum offset and a tolerance range within which the offset can be for the wheel to fit the car properly.

If you buy above or below these specs, then you are likely to have problems tyres scrubbing the wheel arches or suspension system. In both cases, problems will occur in handling and driving. Must be avoided!

Alloy Wheels And Tyres - Centre bore size is another important issue for new wheels. This is the diameter of the hole in the back that fits onto the flange on the car's hub which is known as the centre bore. Once again,your car has its own centre bore size such as 63.4. Without these rings, new wheels will not fit on the hub properly and will cause vibration on the car. It will be a very uncomfortable ride so make sure you have the correct size rings with the wheels.

These are the basic technical details for an alloy wheel. Whether you are buying a new set or a second-hand, please make sure you are getting the correct application. After all, alloy wheels do not come cheap and you would not want to see your new rims sitting in your living room or garage due to wrong application.


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Alloy Wheels - Mad Motors was started by Robert Dugan, way back in 2003. Since this time, we have grown to become the number 1 online company for aftermarket car accessories. We are continually pushing to bring our customers the largest selection of online parts, combined with the lowest prices possible. We also believe that customer service is very important and our sales team are always available to speak direct to our customers.

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