Steel Wheels - Replacement Sets and Packages
Save money with winter rim changeovers by getting performance steel wheels. Get a steel wheel replacement set or package for rugged performance, ease of installation, safety and performance.
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If you're looking for a safe smart and practical solution to your winter driving needs, then turn to steel wheels . No need to throw out or damage your factory issue alloy rims when you can get a winter-time Steel wheel and snow tire changeover for a fraction of the cost.
Steel Wheels - Sizes Fitments And Finishes
Consider the following advantages to Steel wheels . Sizes range from 13.5" X 5.5" suitable for a VW to 16" X 6.5" necessary for some Chrysler models. Meanwhile, in the truck and SUV markets, Steel wheels are also produced in a range of convenient and affordable sizes such as 16" X 7" suitable to a Toureg or 17" X 8" required by certain Dodge models.
Color and finish for Steel wheels is kept street-level basic in black and silver. No custom colors are typically offered, although motoring enthusiasts can personally customize wheels to match any look you have in mind.
Don't hang yourself up expecting that Steel wheel will give you the sort of design options such as split 6 spoke or mesh wheels that you find in the high end after-market segment. The Steel wheel is known as a basic rim, no flash and no 5 th Avenue advertising campaigns necessary.
Plus-Sizing Guideline
Fitments for Steel wheels require that you match closely your vehicle's original equipment alloy wheel specs, in terms of overall diameter represented by rim and tire. Industry advice suggests that you stay within 3% of OEM specs with your winter replacement Steel wheels.
Like with any rim and tire changeover, your Steel wheels need to be properly balanced by your technician. Additionally, make sure that your technician accounts properly for the many alignment factors attributable to suspension angles related to caster, camber and toe. Get these alignment factors right and you'll feel it in your hands; no vibration, no road noise, plus a normal and even wearing of your tires and wheels which will save you money.
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