Frequently Ask Questions
This is the page where you can find out some definitions for the words that you might have stumbled over while browsing through our web site. We specialize in all types of wheels, including custom wheels, original wheels, replica wheels, chrome wheels and aluminum alloy wheels.
What is the wheel offset?
The offset is the distance from where the wheel bolts to the hub out to the true centerline of the wheel. A negative offset means the true centerline of the wheel is in front of the mounting surface of the wheel. This would make the wheel/tire assembly stick out away from the vehicle. A positive offset means that the true centerline of the wheel is behind the mounting surface, thus putting the wheel/tire assembly deeper into the fender well.
What is the difference between alloy and steel construction?
The main difference between aluminum alloy wheels and steel original wheels, besides appearance, is that steel wheels tend to be heavier which reduces steering and handling. Aluminum alloy wheels are composed of aluminum and other metal alloys. Custom wheels provide improved durability and strength as well as more pleasing appearance.
What is a bolt pattern?
Each vehicle manufacturer uses different bolt spacing, or patterning. Some custom wheels have two different bolt spacings enabling some wheels to be mounted on a wider range of vehicles. A five-bolt pattern means that there are five holes in the wheel requiring five bolts to mount the wheel onto the vehicle. To ensure the proper fit of your custom wheels, please specify the year and make of your vehicle to our trained professionals.
What is centerbore?
Since most custom wheels are mass-produced they have a large centerbore to accommodate different vehicles. The center hole (centerbore) centers the wheel on the hub of the car. In many cases, a hub ring is recommended. A hub ring is a metal or hard plastic ring that fits between the wheel hub and the wheel/tire assembly. This helps center the wheel onto the hub.
How do you package and ship such specialty items like custom wheels, original wheels, replica wheels, chrome wheels and aluminum alloy wheels?
All wheels that are shipped out are double boxed and have plastic wrap as well as foam padding over each wheel. All center caps are either snapped on to the wheels or are individually wrapped in the wheel boxes. Tires and wheels that are shipped are wrapped face to face with foam and cardboard in between them to protect the finish, then the two tires and wheels are completely cellophane wrapped and taped. If we are just shipping tires they will be cellophane wrapped in pairs.
Do you carry wheels that are not listed on the web site?
Yes, there are 1000's of companies that make custom wheels, original wheels, replica wheels, chrome wheels and aluminum alloy wheels. We can get them as well, but on our web site we portray the local wheel companies from whom we get the best deal for the customer.