So you need new wheels but you don’t know how to choose. Choosing the right wheels will ensure that your car is safer, performs better in control and steering and looks awesome! Here are some helpful tips.
1. Look
First decide on the look and feel of the wheel and whether that matches your vehicle. Custom wheels are used to style the vehicle so choose one where you like the look and feel. Whether it’s the rims or colour or material of the wheel, make sure it fits the type of car you drive.
2. Safety
Don’t buy cheap wheels – buy from reputable and trustworthy brands and retailers. “Replica” or lookalike wheels can increase your chance of an accident if you were to hit a bump or debris on the road.
Properly fitting the wheels for your car or truck is extremely important. If not properly fitted, your wheels may become loose – this can be extremely dangerous if you are travelling at high speeds.
3. Diameter
Choosing the right diameter is very important because if the diameter of the wheel is too big or too small – it can affect the speedometer reading.
Basically you can be travelling an average speed of 60km/hour but the speedometer will show as a lower or higher number.
As it is hard to accurately judge the speed of your car without a speedometer, the wrong diameter on the wheels of a car can mean you drive over the speed limit without even realising it!
If you want to avoid speed fines, and a possible police record – make sure you choose the right diameter for your wheels.
Choosing the right size and diameter would be the most important thing first, before colour, style and material.
The wrong size tyre can mess up steering and not properly support your car.
