I bet the first thing that comes to your head when you think of “articulation” is the way you pronounce things; which is technically right, but not when it comes to vehicles. When you’re driving down the street, do you ever see those big public buses with that middle thing in the middle of the actual bus […]
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What Brand Do I Have on my Alloy Used Wheels ?
So there are tons… well not really, I’m exaggerating; but there are many factory original alloy wheel brands that you can choose from. Like Enkei for OEM Acura Integra rims , and plenty of others. Wanna know how to find out which factory made your wheel? Here are some easy steps: 1. Look at the […]
Read More »Used OEM BBS Wheels
Once upon a time, there were two men who decided to start their own business. They didn’t know what to base it on so they just started manufacturing random parts for cars. One day, they realized that they had a “niche” for making wheels. As far as they knew, they were going to keep doing […]
Read More »What is Lateral Runout on my Used Rims ?
There isn’t really much to say about it except that some may not even know that they have lateral runout. …That is, until one of their OEM 1994 Plymouth Sundance wheels actually falls off when you a hit one of those big pot holes in the middle of the road. I personally used to have […]
Read More »Original Used Mag Wheels
Mag stands for Magnesium… in case you didn’t know. These wheels are featured mostly on either race cars or just really expensive cars; & I mean really expensive. They’re featured as Mercedes wheels & Porsche rims ; so you know these things might put somewhat of a hole in your wallet. They’re not just for looks, […]
Read More »What are Wheel Locks for my OEM Wheels ?
No, your wheels don’t automatically lock when you’re driving; so you don’t have to worry about that. This is an option that’s typically included with a purchase of a new car that has factory original aluminum wheels. So, the “Down-Low” on wheel locks is that they are on your car for the security of your […]
Read More »Junkyard Dog at OriginalWheels.com
This week, we’re going to take a little detour from the Wheel of the Week to tell you about our little mascot. So here’s our wheel dog… I mean our real dog. Her name is Emma & all of us here at OriginalWheels.com love her very much (: She comes every morning & leaves everyday […]
Read More »“I lost my key for my factory original wheel lock!”
Don’t worry! We can do this; we can find a way to unlock those expensive Cadillac Escalade EXT rims, okay? You’re gonna need: 1. Crazy glue 2. 1/2” socket set (an inexpensive one) 3. A sledge hammer that’s approximately 5 lb. 4. 1/2” Breaker Bar 5. One replacement wheel lock with a key (don’t lose this […]
Read More »How are OEM Steel Rims Made?
So we all know that there’s two options when it comes to factory original rims for your car: alloy (aluminum) & steel. Aluminum is obviously the most common, but what about steel? How is it made? Is there a different process? Well, yeah! But you knew that, right? I’m here to clarify how it’s made. […]
Read More »Why should I buy used wheels from OriginalWheels.com?
There’s no doubt that you’re thinking, “What’s so great about buying used wheels from your company?” Well there’s a few reasons why, actually. Reason #1. It’s not like we just put them in a box & ship them. We actually make sure that the wheel is in good condition & that you’ll be satisfied. Reason […]
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