Archive for 2010

Facts about Factory Original Alloy Rims

May 11th, 2010

So we all know OEM Alloy Wheels are great & everything; but do you really know why? This blog should pinpoint a couple of facts: They are lighter so the car moves faster. Alloy absorbs heat better, which makes your brakes more reliable. They come in different sizes & finishes; especially the 2009 BMW 323i […]

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Maintenance on OE Wheels & Used Rims

May 10th, 2010

If you have two or three piece wheels, you should know by now that they require frequent maintenance, right? Here’s a little schedule of what manufacturers recommend when you purchase wheels like these: 1. At the beginning of every season, take your Factory 2000 Chrysler Cirrus rims apart, inspect it, clean it, put it back […]

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Factory Deep Dish Rims

May 6th, 2010

No, it’s not like your deep dish pizza. This actually goes on your car, not in your belly. Deep dish rims were meant for high performance tires & usually replace the OEM rims. The real reason for these rims is to just give an “enhanced performance” look; it really doesn’t do anything for the performance. If you happen […]

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Original Wheel Hub Motors

May 5th, 2010

Take out the word “hub” & what do you get? wheel motors; & that’s exactly what it is. A separate motor that powers just your wheels. It may sound crazy, but I’ve seen it on Mini Cooper wheels. Because of this technology, a lot of manufacturers are starting to realize that they no longer may […]

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OEM Compact Spare Rims Tech

May 4th, 2010

So there’s a variety of spare tires, right? There are some that come as Lincoln Zephyr wheels & some that come for Mazda Navajo rims . If you didn’t know, now you do. Compact Spares are typically shorter & slimmer than the tires that you have on your car. Since they’re so small, they need […]

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ABS…? On my Factory Original Wheels ?

May 3rd, 2010

Do you have ABS on your car? Do they help you keep from damaging your 2009 Nissan Pathfinder rims? Do you know what it is? It’s okay, I’m here to help. ABS stands for Anti-Lock Braking System. It’s not that hard to understand, but it’s not that easy to explain… so I’m gonna try my […]

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Used Factory Original Wheel of the Week

April 30th, 2010

Wouldn’t you agree that PT Cruisers are good cars? My best friend has that car, so maybe I’m a little biased; but it’s okay. Anyway, have you seen the Chrysler rims that come on the 2005 model? There’s one that I like in particular: #2251. Of course it’s chrome; because those are the best kind, […]

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Flying Cars or Amphibious Ones?

April 29th, 2010

Yes, I’m talking about cars; this is OriginalWheels.com after all. Anyway, would you prefer your GMC Yukon wheels on a car that can go in water or a car that can fly? I would prefer both, but I know you can’t always get what you want in life. We all know that the military uses cars to […]

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OEM Used Wire Rims

April 28th, 2010

Most people that have wire wheels on their car don’t really know why they’re there; they think that they’re just there to make it look nice… which is part of the reason. They were pretty much made for cars that need to carry a heavy load, but can stay true to the style of the […]

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Wheel Clamps on your OEM Rims

April 27th, 2010

If you’ve parked illegally or have parked in an unauthorized area before, then I’m pretty sure you know what a wheel clamp is; it’s awful that you learned the hard way, but oh well. A wheel clamp is used to prevent a vehicle from moving. Period. There are many different versions of this marvelous device: […]

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