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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Transform Your Vehicle With A Slick Set Of Custom Rims

By Michael Skatoli

All of us require a little tender loving care now and then, and so do our vehicles. A nice paint job, new suspension, or a little under-rail lighting can really spruce up your ride. But there are few upgrades as classy, convenient and affordable as changing your old car wheels for a set of custom rims.

So if you are looking to 'pimp your ride', custom rims and car wheels are a perfect way to begin. They are not too costly, a cheap set of 18" wheels can be found for about the $100 mark, but you will probably need to splash out much more than that for a really good set.

The first step when buying custom wheels is to do your research. Visit a few different tire shops and custom rim websites to see what is on offer, and check out which styles are available. Custom car rims come in all kinds of attractive styles and do away with the need for wheel covers or paint.

Not only do they look good, quality custom wheels will improve the speed and steering of your vehicle because they are normally lighter than the equivalent size of normal steel wheels.

You can get two main varieties of custom wheels - cast and forged. A lot of custom rims you see on the roads are cast. These are normally of good quality and are reasonably priced. Forged custom rims are of higher quality, and they are lighter and stronger than cast rims. That said, the are a lot more expensive and are most popular with enthusiasts and the more affluent.

Whichever option you choose, there are a few things you should consider before you invest. First, you need to ensure that the wheel will fit your vehicle. Custom wheels generally range in size from eighteen inch to twenty-four inch, so you need to choose a size that matches your vehicle. Also, keep it in mind that custom rims can differ in width.

It is also important to confirm the weight of your new custom wheels, the lighter the better. If they are too heavy they may dramatically reduce the speed, performance and steering ability of your car.

Other factors you ought to consider are whether your vehicle is front or rear wheel drive; the type of tires you want to use; and the finish you would prefer on your new custom rims - plated, polished, anodized, etc.

While it pays to do your homework, any quality custom wheel dealer on the web or on the high street should be able to help you pick the right product. If you supply them with the make, model and details of your vehicle, along with your preferences and how much you want to spend, they should come back to you with some suitable options. - 21396

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