How to Mod Wheels
By Shenron on Jul 01, 2010 with Comments 0
Mostly cars are made and designed in such a way to resist the severity and stresses of daily driving. Modification and customization can further enhance the looks and performance of your car. Many people prefer to go for some modifications and customizations to achieve the desired results for their vehicles. You can even modify your wheels to provide firm grip or just give your vehicle a better look.
Chassis and Suspension Configuration
Modifying wheels and tires is not an easy task. You have to make certain modifications to your suspension, the camber, or even in body kit according to the size of the new wheels and tires. It is very important to keep this thing in mind before modifying the wheels and tires because it is not a simple matter of replacing any part with new one.
Performance Mods
As the name suggest, performance mods aim to improve the grip and traction of your vehicle. Tires built improve the performance and wheels are there to hold the extra pressure exerted upon tires.
- Larger Wheels and Tires: Always choose the tires and wheels, which match the specifications of the tasks. Larger tires and wheels are used in four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles to provide better grip and traction to the vehicle on different sort of surfaces.
- Racing Wheels and Tires: Racing wheels are generally wider than conventional wheels and are stronger in their grip than ordinary wheels. They are made of a strong compound.
Aesthetic Mods
Aesthetic mods have nothing to do with performance. They are just to improve the looks of your vehicle. Some aesthetic mods for your vehicle are:
- Spinner Rims: Spinner rims rotate electronically or mechanically and add a pimped up effect to your vehicle.
- Finish and lighting. There are so many types and metallic textures of rims available in the market. The one most common is the chrome made rims. You can even put lights on them, which seems great at night times.
Modifications and customization in your wheels not only brings performance and better control but they also give your car a new better look and make your car a looker. This article can help you to make right modifications and customizations to your tires and wheels.
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