CHOSING THE RIGHT RIMS!

This week we would look at different types of wheels. When i say wheels i am talking about rims and tyres. A man's outfit is not complete without some damn good shoes and so is a pimped out ride. You cant have lambo doors, a remarkable paint job and you're rolling on some busted, scratched up rims. Hell No!

No car can be considered customized without a fresh set of either alloy rims or chrome rims and they must be between 17" and 22", anything less you may as well just ride a bike. Some people add light to their rims and other add some color, it all depends on your like and style.
Adding a new set of wheels to your ride changes the entire look of the car but car enthusiast will say that choosing the right rims can be a bit confusing.

According to Rimtyme, changing the tyre and wheel size drastically from the factory specifications may affect the way the brakes work and impact wear and tear on the drive train and engine. For example :

Bigger tyres can cause stress on the brakes because they have to slow more rotating mass and Larger rims may also cause the vehicle to handle and steer differently.

So when shopping for the perfect shoes for your ride, consider the following information to optimize your car's performance.
1. Choose light alloy wheels if you need high performance or plan on racing a vehicle. Heavy, steel rims will only slow down your car by adding unnecessary weight and lower the driving performance.
2. Installing rims that are one or two inches larger than the stock factory wheels can help improve performance.
3. Choose custom wheel with a maximum load rating compatible with your vehicle.
4. Wider rims will improve your vehicle's handling because rims with a wider base are proven to be best for acceleration and cornering.
5. Cheap prices often mean cheap quality in aftermarket wheels, so go for quality.

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