Have you ever thought about fitting a set of alloy wheels to your car? Or, are they just the preserve of teenages and the early twenty somethings wanting to bling up their motors?
Many manufactures offer alloy wheels as an extra when purchasing a new vehicle but are they really worth the money? Apart from looking good do they add anything to your driving experience?
Well the experts say that alloys are lighter and better at dissipating brake heat than standard steel rims. This supposedly results in improved steering feel and a greater response under braking.
To be honest I’ve never been able to tell the difference on my trusty old Ford which leads me to the opinion that these performance gains are largely in the mind or only noticeable on high performance cars that extend beyond my budget and desire.
Whilst the thought of purchasing a set of custom alloy wheels with tyres may leave you a little nervous of being branded a “flash git” there is no need to worry. There are many understated and elegant alloy wheel designs from which to choose in addition to the loud and in your face variety loved my so many.
If you’re tempted then you might like to look to the second hand market and pick up a set of used alloy wheels as these can represent terriffic value. For example, BMW alloys can often be picked up at greatly reduced prices as can Mercedes alloy wheels and many others. Many online stores offer a range of cheap alloy wheels that are good quality and won’t break the bank.
Alloy wheels come in a range of sizes so you should easily find something to fit your vehicle, however, they also come in different widths and sometimes have custom bolt fittings so remember to confirm they will fit your car before splashing the cash.