How to choose the right wheels for your SUV

When we talk about the preparation of the SUV or pickup for adventures, whether the city jungle, or wild paths, we cannot underestimate the role of both tires and disks. It's not just "rounds" that allow us to go. The size and design of the disks directly affect the controllability of the car, its patency and even safety. But how are the many options in the market to find the same, perfect wheels? Let's understand.

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Factory drives: are they always the best?

Before running to the store for new custom discs, let's look at the factory. Many of us go on cars where the manufacturer has already taken care of quality. And it's not just. Factory wheels undergo rigid tests, including corrosion tests.

In addition, the departure of factory discs often allows you to install larger tires without risk to touch the body. This is important, because the radius of the inside should remain the same as engineers conceived.

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But sometimes it makes sense to replace factory wheels. Why?

• aesthetics. a car is a reflection of your style. Sometimes you want to add a sparkle. Stylish disks can completely change the appearance of your car.
• smaller diameter. For off -road lovers, the tire sides are often important. To install such tires, you need a smaller diameter discs (for example, 17 inches instead of 18 or 20). This improves patency, especially when the tire pressure is reduced.
• Bedloks. For extreme conditions, which requires a strong reduction in pressure, use blocks. They fix the sides of the tire, preventing them from slipping. But for regular travels, they do not always justify their complexity.

steel or aluminum: what material to choose?

Another important aspect is wheel material.

• steel disks. They are cheap, easy to manufacture and easily repaired.Ideal for those who value practicality.
• aluminum discs (alloy). They are lighter, better removed heat and have high rigidity. Can be cast or forged. The most popular are cast aluminum wheels, they combine an affordable price and a wide selection of designs. Forged forgots offer maximum strength and minimum weight, but they are the most expensive.

Of course, steel can rust. But in most cases, it only affects the appearance.

How to make the right choice?

The choice of wheels depends on the purpose of using your car. Extreme off -road requires strong discs for aggressive tires and possibly blouses. For regular travels, factory or similar in size of products are better suited.

Also, when selecting, make sure that the selected disks are suitable for the number and diameter of the bolts to the hub of your SUV. This is the so -called "rolled". It depends on the model of the car.