How to buy new alloy wheels for your car!

Are you looking for new alloy wheels for your ride? There is always a time for a car owner when he decides to replace the current alloy wheels with new ones for one reason or another. Since I am known as the alloy wheel expert, people always ask me about fitment, offset, bolt pattern, etc.

Unfortunately, it is not as easy as it seems. Many people think that all alloy wheels will fit their cars and search the Internet for second hand alloys without checking the specifications of the wheels. Over the years, I have met many people who bought alloy wheels and ended up wasting their money on useless and incorrect wheels for their cars.

There are some technical issues that you need to be aware of before looking for cheap alloy wheels.

First of all, keep in mind that each make of car has its own unique wheel specifications, which means that not all rims will fit your car.

Second, do your homework and find these specs in your manual. It will give you the technical specifications for your car make and model.

Your new tires should have the same bolt pattern as your current tires. Bolt pattern, also known as stud pattern or PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter), is the measurement of the spacing between the mounting holes on your alloys and the bolt holes on your car’s hubs. Don’t forget that the PCDs must match exactly for a proper fit.

Next is Offset, which is the distance in mm between the mounting face at the rear of the wheel and its center line. This is expressed as ET, which comes from the German word “Einpresstiefe”, which means “insertion depth”. Getting the correct offset is important for proper appearance and also to prevent wheels and tires from fouling inner arches or suspension components. Every car has its optimum offset and a tolerance range within which the offset can be in order for the wheel to fit the car properly.

For example, a 2009 Ford Focus will require 15-inch alloy wheels with an offset range between 38 and 52. If you buy above or below these specifications, you will likely have problems with the tires rubbing the wheel arches. wheels or suspension system. In both cases, handling and drivability problems will occur. Must be avoided!

Center hole size is another important issue for new wheels. This is the diameter of the hole in the back that fits into the car’s hub flange, which is known as the center hole. Again, your car has its own center hole size, such as 63.4 for Ford, 64.1 for Honda, and 57.1 for VW rims. Aftermarket wheels are usually made in tall sizes like 67.1. To reduce 67.1 to your center hole size, you will need spigot rings to get the proper fit. Without these rings, the new wheels will not fit properly on the hub and will cause the car to vibrate. 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 of an alloy wheel. Whether you’re buying a new or used game, make sure you get the right app. After all, alloy wheels don’t come cheap and you don’t want to see your new wheels in your living room or garage due to improper application.