Having the right wheels on your ride can make all of the difference between feeling great about yourself and having a bad time on the road. Here is the complete guide to choosing custom wheels regardless of the ride you have.
The Diameter of Your Wheels
The size of your wheels is vitally important to both the look and the functionality of your vehicle. If your wheels are too big, then you won’t be able to fit your wheel well. If they are too small, then you won’t be able to put them over your brakes. Plus sizing is an oft-used technique to make a wheel look great, but you need to be sure that you are picking the right size for functionality as well. You may need an expert opinion on this if it is your first time.
The Width of Your Wheels
Many people make the mistake of thinking that width is measured from the lip of the wheel rather than the wheel’s beads. A wider wheel gives more traction, and as such, more performance. There is also a unique look that a wider wheel gives that is very attractive to most people. However, you need to be careful that you are picking a wheel that has enough clearance in your well.
The Offset of Your Wheels
The total distance from your center line to your flange is known as the wheel offset. You can have a positive or negative offset. A negative offset makes your wheels push out farther than normal from the wheel lip while a positive offset pushes the wheel in. Depending on the look that you are going for, you can pick one or the other, but it is worth getting the opinion of a performance specialist to make sure you’re not losing out on anything functional as you go for the look that you want.
Backspacing
If you are changing the offset of your wheels, then you will probably need to consider the backspacing as well. This is the measurement that will help you determine exactly what kind of clearance that you have inside of the wheel well. You don’t want your backspacing too large, or you can have your tire and wheel rubbing on the liner of the fender. You also need room for the flex and suspension.
Lug vs. Hub Centric Wheels
Your wheel can center itself on the hub in one of two ways — hub or lug centric. This is more of a functional trait, but it is important to choose the type that allows you to build on top of it to create the look that you want.
When you need a selection of custom wheels and the right advice to get the right result, count on the experts at Trick Trucks. We are ready to provide you with everything that you need to make your custom wheels a reality. Give us a call at 1 (866) 60-TRICK (87425) or just fill out the easy-to-use form that is directly on our website.