Alloy Wheels

BENEFITS OF FITTING ALLOY WHEELS...

A set of alloy wheels will help your vehicle to stand out from the crowd by improving its appearance.

Alloy wheels reduce the weight of a vehicle compared to the same one fitted with standard steel wheels. This improves fuel consumption and allows for more precise steering.

In addition, because alloy is an excellent conductor of heat, they improve dissipation of heat from the brakes, reducing the risk of brake failure under demanding driving conditions.

When applying the "inch up principle", there is also an improvement in steering response and road holding, in particular when cornering.

CHOOSING THE CORRECT ALLOY WHEEL...

In order for the wheel to offer the benefits expected, the wheel must be manufactured to the correct fit. There are four areas critical for such precise fitment, these being:

• P.C.D. (Pitch Circle Diameter)
• Offset
• Centre Bore
• Diameter

FITTING ALLOY WHEELS

Before fitting any aftermarket alloy wheels you MUST check:

1. That the stud/bolt hole pattern is correct. Click here to check your car fitment
2. That the alloy wheel fits freely on to the hub without interference, and that there are no screws, rivets or retaining clips which may interfere with a firm flat location of the hub against the wheel mounting face.
3. That the alloy wheel rotates freely and truly on both front and rear hubs.
4. That when fastened to the hub, no part of the alloy wheel can make contact with the brake drums, callipers, or any other part of the steering or suspension.

Also be sure to check the nuts and bolts are the correct fit:

1. That the thread form is correct (fit nuts without alloy wheels to test this).
2. That the nut/bolt location seating is correct.
3. That the stud length is adequate for minimum thread penetration of approximately 1 x stud diameter and not too long as to permit bottoming of the stud in the nut or that the thread penetration of the bolt protrudes through the hub housing to cause damage to internal brake or hub components.
4. That the threads are rust free, and not over lubricated
5. That when sleeve nuts are used, the shank diameter is correct and that the bearing washers are always used.

When fitting the tyre make sure:

1. That the alloy wheel rim size is compatible with tyre size.
   Click here to find your car fitment i.e. bolt pattern
   Click here for help finding your tyre size
2. Be wary of scratching the protective lacquer coating. (On aluminium wheels and some chrome wheels) Aluminium corrodes very easily once exposed to atmosphere, water, road salt or corrosive acid based alloy wheel cleaners and chemicals.
3. Where possible always use the adhesive type of balance weight, as these help to avoid scratching of the alloy wheel finish.

Finally, check:

1. That the alloy wheel and tyre assembly does not contact any part of the suspension, body work or internal hub components (brakes, sensors etc) by carrying out full bump and lock to lock tests as well as a full visual inspection of the back / hub section of the alloy wheel fixing assembly before driving away from the fitting bay.

Do not take risks - Wheel Security is vital check with us if you have any doubts.

We would also recommend that after a period of around 20miles that you check your wheels to ensure security as some alloy wheels may need time to bed in correctly.

Alloy Wheel Care

It's recommend that In order to maintain the finish on your alloy wheels you use a soap and water based solution. Some alloy wheel cleaning products contain chemicals which, with excessive use, will deteriorate the finish on your alloy wheels.