Are aftermarket wheels bad for your car?

Throwing aftermarket wheels on a vehicle that they were not designed for is not only unsafe, but it can also prematurely wear out other important parts of your vehicle including your suspension and brakes. Even if no one gets hurt, poorly engineered aftermarket wheels can do some serious damage to your car.

Do aftermarket rims add value to a car?

Resale Value If you’re selling certain vehicles — especially high-end luxury models with very particular buyers — drivers may insist on original wheels when you go to sell the car. As a result, having aftermarket wheels could diminish your car’s resale value and increase the time it takes to sell the car.

Do aftermarket wheels affect performance?

Do aftermarket wheels affect ride quality? They possibly do. Original wheels are usually designed to optimize ride quality, so adding bigger wheels often means needing thinner tires. Therefore, a car’s ride quality is affected.

Does changing alloy wheels affect mileage?

4. Better fuel economy. Since alloy wheels are lighter than steel, as mentioned above, improved performance and handling further increase the fuel efficiency of the vehicle to a certain degree.

Are factory wheels better than aftermarket?

OEM wheels are made by the original equipment manufacturer of your vehicle and match the exact specifications of the wheels it came with. Not only will these wheels fit your car perfectly, they provide a safer and smoother ride. They are significantly stronger than alloy and aftermarket wheels.

What is the best wheel brand?

BEST RIM BRANDS 2020

• ENKEI WHEELS. Enkei as a brand is best known for their lightweight rims and often find themselves near the top of almost any aftermarket rim brand best-of list.
• BBS WHEELS.
• VOSSEN WHEELS.
• SSR WHEELS.
• OZ RACING WHEELS.
• KONIG WHEELS.
• FORGIATO WHEELS.
• TSW WHEELS.

Will bigger rims mess up transmission?

Installing larger wheels and re-gearing will interfere with the ability of your vehicle to read correct speeds. Incorrect speed readings will confuse your vehicle’s computer on the best time to shift the transmission. Always recalibrate your speedometer after re-gearing and installation of bigger tires.

Are rims worth it?

Rims do more than just make your vehicle look good. A good set of car rims enhance your vehicle’s performance and provide a smoother ride. Changing the size of the rims on your vehicle impacts the alignment, handling, braking, and acceleration as well as the calibration of the speedometer.

Do alloy wheels improve handling?

Alloy wheels weigh considerably less that standard wheels, which helps to improve the car’s ride and handling. The reduced weight means there is less to turn when steering, and less weight for the suspension to handle when turning, which leads to a better performance overall.

Are cheap alloys safe?

No, replica wheels are made using cheaper manufacturing processes and cheaper, heavier aluminium alloys. This makes them much more susceptible to cracking, bucking, scratching and vibration. They are much less safe. It is nearly impossible to replace a damaged replica wheel like-for-like.

Should I install lug nuts or tires first?

Once you’re satisfied with regard to the Lug Nuts, if this is a first-time installation (new aftermarket wheels), it’s a good idea to first test-fit the wheels before mounting the tires to the wheels. Make sure that no obstructions exist on the hub face that would prevent the wheel from flush-mating to the hub (check for OE stud clips, etc.).

Do aftermarket alloy rims need centering rings?

First, only a small percentage of aftermarket alloy rims will actually provide a direct fit onto a specific make and model. They will have the correct wheel bolt pattern and offset, the placement of the rim’s bolt plate in relation to the outer ring, but very few offer the correct hub-centre hole dimensions, leading to the need for centering rings.

What should I look for when installing a new wheel?

NOTE: Prior to installing any wheel (steel or alloy), verify the condition of the fastening system’s threads (nuts and studs or bolts and hub threads). All threads should be clean and free of dirt, grease, grit, etc. If burrs or flat spots are found, replace the offending Lug Nut.

Do car dealerships offer winter tires and rims?

Yes, many car dealerships are offering winter tire and rim packages with new and used vehicle deals, but almost all of these are steel wheel affairs. Aftermarket alloys come in a wide variety of qualities as well as styles, and you need to ask a few questions when consulting with your retailer.