Misunderstandings about wheel modification

1.Buying fake goods for cheap prices

The modification of the wheel hub is a relatively important step in car modification. Whether it is the modification of the appearance or the improvement of the handling performance, the wheel hub plays an important role in it. A high-quality wheel hub, after rigorous production technology and strict inspection, ensures that its individual parameter indicators are qualified. Of course, a set of genuine wheels is expensive. There are only a handful of domestic companies that can produce and sell domestically (with export products), so the price of imported wheels is relatively expensive. Therefore, in order to save costs, many modified players choose the so-called “domestic” or “Taiwanese” fake wheels, which is completely undesirable. If it is a fake wheel hub produced by a “small workshop”, although the appearance is not much different from the genuine wheel hub, it is far from meeting the safety indicators in terms of weight and strength. Players often encounter inexplicable cracks and deformation when using “imitation” wheels. Moreover, during high-speed operation, fakes are not enough to support such a high-intensity load. If a high-speed burst occurs, it will directly affect the life safety of the driver and passengers! Therefore, please be careful when choosing modified wheels if your economic conditions do not allow it. Although the original “steel rims” and “cast wheels” may not be beautiful and lightweight, they are at least safe. The performance of wheels is generally forged wheels > cast wheels > steel wheels.

2.Not choosing the right wheel

The role of wheels in improving the appearance is quite obvious, but when choosing wheels, every detail must be taken into account. The various parameters of the wheels will affect the use of the wheels and the vehicle. Incorrect PCD value may not be installed properly. ET value not only affects installation and use, but may also affect future upgrades and modifications. For example, the original cara has a single-piston brake system, and the owner plans to upgrade it to a multi-piston brake system in the future. The ET value and the wheel size are too small will affect the normal installation. In this way, when upgrading the brake system, it is necessary to consume again to replace or upgrade the wheel.

3.Improper installation of the wheel hub

Many unscrupulous merchants will not inform the owner of the center hole diameter when providing modified wheels. If the size is smaller than the original size, it cannot be installed. However, if it is larger than the original size and no comparative measures are taken, it will cause the vehicle to be out of center when driving, causing abnormal noise and vibration of the vehicle. In serious cases, it will directly affect the safety of the vehicle. If you really like the wheel you like and there happens to be no suitable center hole size, if the size is too small, you can expand the hole, and if it is too large, you can choose some center hole rings provided by some manufacturers for correction.

4.I think the bigger the wheel, the better

Some people think that modifying large-size wheels is called upgrading, while others think that large-size wheels have a more visual impact. However, whether it is visual or performance, it is better to choose a wheel size that suits your vehicle. In terms of appearance, oversized wheels make people feel that their feet are heavy and their heads are light, which affects the overall feeling. In terms of performance, a balance is needed. Large-size wheels must be matched with tire upgrades. Larger and wider tires should be selected. While wide tires provide more stable grip, the strong friction will make your car start and accelerate very slowly, and the fuel consumption will be significantly improved. Moreover, if the wheel size is too large and other parameters are not adjusted, it will also have a great impact on the steering of the vehicle. The wheel size of each car has a limit. If you blindly pursue size, then you will have to make great sacrifices in performance and handling. Not only that, from the perspective of cost-effectiveness, for wheels of the same style and material, the larger the size, the higher the price, and the corresponding tire size also needs to be increased accordingly, and the price will rise accordingly.