Wheel Speed Sensors are also known as Vehicle Speed Sensors; which is essentially the same thing. WSS are basically, devices that are put on your car (obviously) and are there to help record the speed of your wheel. These sensors are designed to save you from a horrible car accident; you didn’t think about that […]
Read More »Factory Winter Used Wheels & Rims
So in the world that we live in today, there are regular alloy wheels, steel wheels, & more. Wouldn’t you agree? But did you know that there’s wheels that are specifically for winter? I bet you didn’t; but there is! These winter wheels are especially designed to fit the winter tires more snugly… if you […]
Read More »Articulation?
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 […]
Read More »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 […]
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