Wheels play an important role not only in the performance of a car, but also in the safety of a car. Alloy wheels are automobile wheels that are made up of magnesium or aluminum metals. They are also known as magnesium wheels and are owned by a lot of car owners who want to have lighter, nicer and more beautiful wheels on their cars.
These wheels are different from steel wheels on cars because they are lighter and can improve the speed of the car. Alloy wheels are good conductors of heat, which reduces the chance of brake failure. These days, most of the car owners prefer to have alloy wheels for their cars to give them a classy look.
Alloy wheels are included as standard equipment on sports and luxury cars. Car manufacturers have produced wheel locks and one of the wheel nuts requires a special wrench to remove. This has greatly reduced the amount of theft.
Many of the world’s best tire brands have been making alloy wheels. These brands include MB Italia, Wolfhart, BBS Wheels, American Racing Wheels, Konig Wheels, and Rimstock.
Magnesium alloy wheels have also been widely used on racing cars. Magnesium alloy wheels are very expensive and therefore not very common on road vehicles. The high prices of alloy wheels have made them more attractive to thieves who steal the wheels and resell them.
Statistics show that more than twenty sets of alloy wheels are stolen every week and it has become the number one concern of many car owners in the US and other countries. You can protect your alloy wheels from theft with the following guidelines.
Equip your car with a good immobilizer.
Lock the wheel nuts correctly.
Use the alarm system in your car.
Research shows that thieves are finding ways to unlock wheel nuts and bolts, so you should use ultra-locking wheel nuts to add extra security to your wheels.
A set of alloy wheels improves the appearance of your car and makes it stand out from other cars. There is a wide range of styles, sizes and patterns available in alloy wheels and you should do some research before buying alloy wheels for your car.
Buying the best quality wheels and giving them regular measures of care can give you the best value for your money.
