| Alloy wheels (sometimes referred to as rims) are | | | | the brakes which decreases the chance of brake |
| wheels for automobiles made from aluminum or | | | | failure in more difficult driving conditions. Also, as |
| magnesium or a mixture of both. | | | | they are large and lighter than standard set you |
| Until recently, the wheels that come fitted by car | | | | get they normally reduce the cars unsprung |
| manufacturers to their every day cars have been | | | | weight. This means that the rotary mass at the |
| standard 'steel' wheels. This is still the case with | | | | ends of the suspension mechanism is reduced |
| many manufacturers but more and more now | | | | giving an enhanced steering feel and braking |
| provide alloy wheels as standard or as an optional | | | | response. |
| extra. The standard set of wheels are more | | | | Aftermarket Car Parts - Wheels |
| hard-wearing and a great deal cheaper to fit but in | | | | There are a huge number of aftermarket car |
| most cases are heavier, less attractive and | | | | parts available in all sizes and for almost any car. |
| smaller both in width and diameter. | | | | There are many aftermarket wheel brands, some |
| What are the benefits of fitting alloy wheels to | | | | of the most known and popular brands include |
| my car? | | | | BBS, Donz, Wolfrace, Rennen, Zen and Konig |
| Generally alloy wheels are lighter and much more | | | | among many others. Although many |
| attractive than their steel counterparts. Due to | | | | manufacturers now provide alloy wheels with their |
| their lighter weight alloy wheels can provide better | | | | cars, these are often as optional extras or on |
| steering and can also improve the cars | | | | top-end models. Generally, only luxury and |
| acceleration. However, some can be heavier than | | | | performance cars come with alloy wheels as |
| the equivalent steel ones and may not provide | | | | standard. |
| any noticeable gains in handling or performance. | | | | As most cars come with the standard steel |
| Another benefit of upgrading your wheels is that | | | | wheels, many car enthusiasts opt for these |
| they are much more attractive than the standard | | | | aftermarket car parts to enhance the look of |
| manufacturer's wheels giving a more unique and | | | | their cars or for performance gains and improved |
| expensive look to your car. The most common | | | | handling and suspension. The aftermarket car |
| reason people purchase aftermarket parts is for | | | | parts industry is a huge market and buying |
| cosmetic purposes rather than for performance | | | | aftermarket car parts have become a part of |
| gains. Alloy wheels come in many intricate designs, | | | | pop culture. Car enthusiasts want to have the |
| sizes and finishes from aluminium to chrome and | | | | best, most exclusive, expensive and biggest |
| spinning wheel designs (also known as spinners). | | | | wheels for their automobiles. |
| Alloy wheels also improve heat dissipation from | | | | |