It’s imperative to buy the right set of wheels for your car whether you’re replacing or upgrading your car tyres. When it comes to selecting car wheels, your options are endless, and you need to make sure you buy wheels that serve the desired function well and look stunning. If you’re looking for a little help in making the right wheel selection, then quickly go through our below-mentioned tips:
Size of the Wheel & Size of the Tyre
It may seem that pairing the right wheels and tyres is an intimidating task, but once you know how to do it, selecting the right wheels for your car would come in naturally. Wheels are also known as rims and they are measured in inches and are accessible in 15-inches, 16-inches and 17-inches respectively. Well, different cars come with different wheel sizes, so it’s vital to check the size before upgrading your wheels.
The tyre size of your car you can find in your vehicle owner’s manual. Besides, you can find the tyre size printed onto the side of the tyre, which is known as the sidewall. The sidewall can provide the details such as tyre profile, width, size of the wheel and speed rating of the tyre. When you buy tyres and wheels online in a combined package for your car, you can not only offer a brand new look and feel to your car but also you can do it cost-effectively.
Alloy Wheels & Steel Wheels
Whether you need to choose an alloy wheel or a steel wheel will depend on what you want to get out of your car.
- If all you want is an affordable and durable option then go with steel wheels. Steel wheels are robust and less vulnerable to cosmetic damage.
- If performance and visual appeal are what you’re looking for, then alloy wheels are the right alternative for you. Typically, alloy wheels look strikingly beautiful and perform better than steel wheels.
Selecting Wheel’s Finish
The best thing about selecting alloy wheels in Sydney is their different finishes. You can select from an array of finishes such as grey, chrome, gloss or matte and easily achieve the desired look you want for your car’s alloy wheels.
Identifying Wheel Size for Your Car
The simplest way to identify the rim size for your car is by looking at the sticker plate in your car, which is positioned inside the driver’s side door. Besides, you can look online to unlock the specifications for your car. Moreover, you can measure manually – to find the right fit you’ll require to determine your car’s wheel’s bolt design, know the dimensions of your car’s wheel and determine the offset of your original wheels. If you need further assistance for wheel compatibility, contact Eagle Tyres’ expert technician.
Understanding the Numbers Inscribed on the Wheel
You may have noticed a bunch of numbers inscribed on a wheel – what do they mean? Let’s take an example Wheel 22 X 9.5 5 X 120 to understand:
- 22 is the first number that appears – this is the wheel diameter in inches.
- 9.5 is the second number that appears – this is the wheel width in inches. The wider the wheel, the more horizontal grip it provides.
- 5 is the next number – this indicates the number of wheel studs.
- 120 is the last number we can see – this is the pitch circle diameter – Here diameter is in millimetres, of the circle that runs through the centre of all the studs, wheel rim holes or wheel bolts.
Aftermarket/ Replica Wheels
Today, there is a wide range of aftermarket wheels that are inexpensive and awful. They are imported from overseas manufacturers that don’t maintain the same quality standards for performance and safety.
However, not all aftermarket wheels have substandard quality, but you need to prudently choose the best wheels that aftermarket manufacturers have to offer that perfectly fit the exact specifications of your car. It can help you to save some money.
Budget
At Eagle Tyres, we stock wheels of the choicest brands such as Avenue, Avant-Garde, Bazo, Blade, Diesel, Hussla, Marcello, MKW and many more, to suit your needs and budget.
Whether it’s durability, performance, or both, we can help you to select the right wheels for your car. You can buy wheels online from Eagle Tyres or you may visit our tyre shop located in Granville, Sydney for instant assistance.
