castors99r
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Location: new york
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 Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:00 am Post subject: steel wheels |
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In addition to handling improvements, adding alloy wheels and lowering unsprung weight has further advantages. Keep in mind that the wheel, which is a moving part, builds up inertia
more than a stationary part, like the axle. More inertia requires more energy to speed up, or slow down. The lighter rotational weight of alloy wheels can reduce the overall weight of your
vehicle, all of which can provide a slight increase in acceleration, braking and fuel economy.
As mentioned above, the reduced weight of the vehicle and will improve brake performance, but there's more than just a lighter-weight issue that will help the brakes. Most alloy wheels
are designed to dissipate brake-heat build up more efficiently than their steel counterparts. The metals in alloy wheels are excellent conductors of heat and improve heat dissipation from
the brakes. Besides the alloy material they are made from many custom wheels are designed with additional slots that allow better airflow over a greater surface area, allowing cool air to
flow over the brake calipers and rotors. Better brake performance can help reduce the risk of brake failure and increase their life expectancy.
Another important consideration for many custom wheel buyers is the plus concept. Plus-sizing your wheels and tires is an excellent option to improve both the performance and
appearance of your vehicle. Plus-sizing... using a larger diameter wheel with a lower profile tire... maintains the overall diameter of the tire, helping maintain accurate odometer and
speedometer characteristics. Performance-wise, a shorter sidewall tire delivers gains in quickness in steering response and better lateral stability. On the appearance side the visual
appeal is obvious; most alloy wheels are a better look than the black sidewall of the tire, thus more wheel + less sidewall = a very attractive look.
All-in-all there are many reasons why you might like to invest in a set of custom alloy wheels. They will require an initial cash investment, but depending on how much you spend, you could find that they save you money in the long run with improvements in fuel economy and increased brake-life. Be honest with what you need, factor in your budget considerations, and you'll be flying high when it comes to keeping your vehicle well grounded and looking good.
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