If you’re looking to add value and performance to your car, consider a set of alloy wheels. Alloy wheels can come in all styles, sizes, and prices to fit your budget.
In the world of auto accessories, what you see on the outside makes more of an impression than engine mods or fancy trim on the interior. If you’re building a stock car from scratch, investing in a quality set of wheels first will improve your car’s appearance and improve its performance, whether it’s with lighter wheels or a larger tire selection. Aftermarket wheels come in aluminum or magnesium, forged or cast, with forged wheels being the heavier and stronger of the two. Today’s wheels are sometimes Teflon coated to prevent corrosion from salt air or brake dust.
Aluminum wheels improve performance by reducing weight. Some cast wheels, compared to steel wheels, can weigh up to 30% less. In the racing world, the weight of your car ranks a close second to the power your car produces.
By providing a wider range of wheel options, a wider selection of tires becomes available. As long as your stud pattern is correct, you can upgrade your wheel size from the stock 14″ wheel to a 16″ wheel. The increased size will fill in the wheel wells providing a sleek look. With the low profile tires your weight continues to drop without affecting your performance.
Due to the different style of wheels, aluminum or magnesium wheels provide additional cooling to the brake components. By directing airflow to the calipers and rotors, you’ll experience less brake fade in tough braking conditions like rally racing or autocross. For rally or autocross racing, the reduced weight will also improve your overall performance.
Aftermarket wheels not only improve the performance of your vehicle, they also increase the value of your vehicle. A buyer will be attracted to a high performance wheel and tire combination as long as they are not damaged. Also, because of the wide selection of wheels available, if you get bored with what you currently have, look for a new set of wheels. The used wheel market on EBay is huge, with sets of 4 used wheels selling for anywhere from £70 to £600. Considering the abuse the wheels take, retaining close to 80% of their value is significant. But the buyer must be careful in the used wheel market, the alloy wheels may be damaged or bent, which may go unnoticed by the naked eye. The only indication would be high speed vibration or unusual tire wear.
If you’re new to customizing your new car, there will be endless information, some wanted, some unwanted from friends and acquaintances. Some will tell you that interior styling is the way to go, others will tell you that the rear spoiler is the ticket. Car accessories will come in all shapes, sizes, styles, and colors. But if you want real performance and the best return on your investment, aftermarket wheels with a decent set of performance tires are the way to go.
