TOP 3 TIPS OF BUYING CUSTOM WHEEL

Choosing an aftermarket forged wheel rims setup is about more than just picking a style you like. Issues like proper clearance for brake system components, potential rubbing on body parts like fenders and mud flaps, offset spacing and bolt patterns can be overlooked.

Your driving goals are just as important. Do you want enhanced handling? Are you willing to sacrifice some driving qualities for others?

Remember these three tips as you’re shopping around.

1. For most SUVs, CUVs and cars the overall diameter of the aftermarket package (wheel and tire combined) should be within 3 to 8 percent of the overall diameter of your OE setup.

2. Bumping up to a larger wheel for a low-profile look? A plus-sizing rule of thumb is to increase tire width by 10 mm and decrease sidewall height by 5 to 10 percent for each one-inch increase in wheel diameter.

3. Buying new froged wheels for cars should be fun. The easiest way to make sure you get what you bargained for is to talk with a good wheels dealer.