Archive for 2010

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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Alloy Steel OEM Wheels

May 12th, 2010

Even I was like “what?” when I first saw these two words together; but apparently, alloy steel is an element that is mainly made out of iron, but also has small components of carbon. The most popular alloy steel would have to be stainless steel. It’s considered to be an alloy steel because it has […]

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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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