Archive for May, 2010

Factory Original Used Wheels of the Week

May 28th, 2010

Have you noticed that 1998 Eagle Talon rims (the OEM alloy rims) kind of look the same? They both have 5 spokes, slots, whatever you choose to call them; have 5 lugs with a 4.5” bolt pattern. The only difference is that wheel number #2062 is an inch smaller than wheel number #2085. They were […]

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Wheel Slip on Your New & Used Wheels

May 27th, 2010

“What is wheel slip?”,  you may be asking. Well, let me go ahead & explain. The technical definition is :  “The ratio of rotational speed of a braked wheel to that of an equivalent free-rolling wheel, expressed as a percentage. The slip is equal to the speed of a brake wheel divided by the speed […]

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Should I Buy Factory Original Used Chrome Rims?

May 26th, 2010

OE chrome rims were meant to make your car look nicer & make it “stand out”; like 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix wheels . The good thing about chrome rims is that any wheel can pretty much be chromed, but of course it’s not going to be cheap. If you’d rather just buy them already chromed, here […]

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What’s Rim Tape for my OEM Wheels?

May 25th, 2010

Rim tape was invented to shield the tube from mechanical harm that can be caused by the end of the spokes & oftentimes, the holes that are in the wheel itself. There are different tapes for different types of rims. Let’s say you have wide spoke OE GMC Acadia rims; if you buy rubber rim […]

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Centerbore on your Original Used Wheels

May 24th, 2010

An easy definition would be: “the center hole in the middle of your factory original wheels where the center cap goes.” But if you want to get more technical, you can say it is “the machined opening on the back of the wheel that centers the wheel properly on the hub of the vehicle,” according to […]

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OEM Used Wheel of the Week

May 21st, 2010

As we all know, the 2010 Dodge Challengers are probably the most beautiful thing that we have ever seen… right? Because of this, I decided to do a little “tribute” to the original Dodge Challengers. Today, we are going to look at the 1979 Dodge Challenger rims. The specific Hollander number that we’re looking at is #61633. […]

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What’s are Three-Piece OEM Wheels ?

May 20th, 2010

If you have a three-piece Wheel, then you know that it was expensive; right? Anyway, three-piece wheels have rim sections that are typically spun from aluminum discs. Since it has “spun” rim sections, this offers the option to custom tailor for special applications that normally wouldn’t be available on two-piece or one-piece wheels. The great […]

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Fix your OE Wheels or Buy New Used Rims ?

May 19th, 2010

Do you have two scratched 1999 Isuzu Oasis wheels & you have no idea if you should just buff them out or buy new ones? No need to worry, I’m always here to help you with your decision – once again. When you want to fix it yourself, it may take longer than you think to […]

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Can I Protect my Used Rims From Curbs?

May 18th, 2010

Yes & no. Why? It depends how you look at it. As of now, tires are built with a thicker rubber so they can withstand those small “accidents” that happen when you bump into a curb. When it comes to protecting your actual factory original Buick Regal rims for example, you’re going to want to get either […]

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Do OEM Wheels Come Separately?

May 17th, 2010

And the answer is: nope. Short & sweet, right? That’s exactly how I like to keep it. Anyway, when you buy your car from the dealership, all of the parts; like the Ford Crown Victoria rims , should be OEM (factory original). When it comes to the wheels, they are sold as factory original, but you […]

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