Posts Tagged wheels
Car Tires
When you purchase a new car, there are few things that you have to take care of, as everything on that car is new and is guaranteed to last for a few years without the need for replacing them.
However, if you have purchased a second hand car or you have owned your car for several years, you may need to change some things to make sure your car will be well maintained and you will use it safely.
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American Racing Wheels Will Dress Up Any Ride
When it comes to wheels, American Racing Wheels has something for just about any ride that is on the road today. The company is at the forefront of wheel designs and is one of the most sought after brands on the market today. They offer everything from contemporary designs to wheels that will compliment the classic cars that have your jaw dropping when they roll down the street.
Anyone who is a drag racing fan will be very familiar with American Racing Wheels, even if they do not actually know them by name. They introduced their Torq Thrust® wheel in the late 50′s and it is now considered one of the iconic wheel designs for hot rods. It is probably because of this very tire that their vintage lines continue to be so popular today.
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Cleaning Your Car Wheels, Tyres & Arches
The wheels and tyres are the only parts of your car that actually connect it to the road, therefore they tend to pick up dirt and contaminants quickly. Wheel arches are the inner area that surround the wheels and tyres and so any dirt and contaminants picked up from the road surface by will be deposited on them quickly too. As well as picking up dirt from the road the wheels get covered in a thin layer of dust from the brake pads every time your car brakes. This builds up over time and if not cleaned regularly can literally ‘bake’ onto the surface of the wheel due to the heat also being generated under braking. If wheels are left uncleaned the dirt and brake dust will gradually build up and become very difficult to remove. Depending on the design of your cars wheels the contaminants may begin work under the surface and corrode the wheel leaving it looking very unsightly and neglected.
Tyres also pick up and carry all the same dirt and contaminants that the wheels do but are often overlooked. It is important to properly clean and dress your tyres though, as this helps to prevent the tyre walls from fading, cracking and degrading due to the sun and water from the road surface. The tread on your tyres may be good but if the tyre walls become cracked in places the tyre may be deemed unsafe considering it is the only part connecting you and your car to the road.