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Wheels might seem like the most mindless part of your car to modify, but if you care about making whatever it is you drive any better, you've got all sorts of things to think about beyond how they look. Besides whether or not a wheel might bolt into place and fit, you've got to consider its weight and rigidity, shape and design, manufacturing process, and what sort of material it's made out of. It's all of those things that can mean the difference between you hard-parking your Civic at your next boba shop meet or chilling in a ditch on...

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Aluminum vs Alloy Wheels The difference between aluminum and alloy wheels is quite confusing to a few, but in fact, an alloy is just shorter, and used as an alternate word for aluminum wheels. Aluminum rims or wheels, alloy wheels and aluminum alloy wheels, are all different names of the same entities. Aluminum and alloy wheels are manufactured using casting, and some are forged. Aluminum and aluminum alloy wheels are cast in a mold in a hot liquid state, and then cooled. The process enables them to be accurate in both the heavier and lighter areas. Less weight on the...

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In addition to coming in many different sizes and designs, wheels come in all different styles of construction and composition. Here are a few of the most important compositions and methods for wheel owners to know about. Steel: Steel is both heavier and stronger than aluminum, and has been used for wheel construction a great deal longer. Steel bends and becomes damaged much less easily than alloy. Because steel is already so strong, further casting or forging methods are generally not necessary. Most steel wheels are stamped out by massive presses and then welded together to form the wheel, as...

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Replacement Car Wheels All Wheels Are Round. Or Are They? Though not enforced, there are quality standards to govern the production of wheels. Some countries though, like Germany and Japan, have government regulations requiring aftermarket wheels to meet certain criteria and ensure proper fit. The United States has taken steps to establish guidelines but it will be some time before they can enact regulation of any kind. Consequently, all wheels are not made the same. The performance of an alloy wheel is a direct result of the manufacturing technique employed. We offer a wide range of wheel choices from manufacture's...

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