Posts Tagged ‘Rims’

Porsche Boxster Wheels & The Lovely Boxster

I think that the Porsche Boxster & the factory original Porsche Boxster wheels are the ones that we see more often on the street whenever we go to the city .. right? It’s categorized as a mid-engined roadster that’s manufactured by Porsche. This is Porsche’s very first road car since they produced the 550 Spyder. […]

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Motorcycle Wheels

Motorcycle wheels really are no different from your typical OE 2005 Mercury Mountaineer rims that come on the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer… obviously. They are usually made with steel spokes & an aluminum hub. Sometimes they even have like a magnesium-type cast material or a machined finish. At one point in time, motorcycles had wheels with spokes that […]

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OEM Wheel Hardware?

I have no idea about you, but when I think of hardware; I just think of the wood, tools, & stuff that you get at places like Home Depot or Lowe’s… too bad that’s not the hardware that we’re talking about here. The equipment & tools that attach the wheel to your car is overlooked […]

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The Right Lugs on Your OEM Used Wheels

As you read in Karijia’s blog, there are different types of lugs that you need for those 2008 Buick Lucerne rims, or any rims you may have for that matter. Here’s why: if you buy a new OEM wheel & try to replace it for the old one, you may have a little bit of a […]

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What’s Rim Tape for my OEM Wheels?

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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What’s are Three-Piece OEM Wheels ?

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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Do OEM Wheels Come Separately?

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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Front Wheel Drive or Rear Wheel Drive?

What’s the difference? Well front wheel drive is where the engine only drives the front wheels. Rear wheel drive is where the engine is in the front of the vehicle (obviously), but the wheels that are being driven are found in the back. I know, I know; it’s so hard to understand – but try […]

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“I want my OEM used rims to look nice!”

Lucky for you, there’s only 6 steps to make those OEM wheels look like new every time you’re out on the road. Let’s pretend you have a set of Factory Original BMW X6 Wheels , here’s what you’re going to want to do: 1. Clean your tires first! Since your tires are prone to track […]

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What are Factory Original Wheel Simulators exactly?

So by now, I’m guessing you know the difference between OEM alloy wheels & original steel rims. If not, there’s some blogs below that may clarify those thoughts of yours. Anyway, what are wheel simulators you may be pondering? They’re usually seen on cars like the Chevy Truck 3500 wheels or the Dodge Truck 3500 […]

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