How to choose the wheels for the car?

During the operation of any car, there is a periodic need to replace the components. This is facilitated by natural wear and tear, and
minor emergencies, which are equally sinful and professional drivers and beginners. The question of how to pick up disks on the car is relevant for all car owners: someone has cracked or deformed on this part of the car, and someone - just wants to improve both the appearance and the technical condition of their personal transport. Consider how to make a thoughtful choice and not be mistaken in doing so.

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Types of disks

There are such types of products:

• Light alloy cast.
• Light-alloy forged.
• Steel( stamping).

Each of these varieties has its advantages and disadvantages, features of manufacturing technology. There are different types of products and price categories.

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Stamped

"Stamping" is the cheapest option. Not surprisingly, stamped discs are the most common. The secret to the success of this type of disc, in addition to being cheap, is their versatility. They can be installed on almost all cars by default. With mechanical action, the disc deforms and extinguishes the impact force.

Advantages of

The "punching" plus is also their strength and maintainability. Raskatka, welding, straightening - all these technological wonders to the services of car owners.

Cons

The following are disadvantages:

• Small manufacturing accuracy.
• Significant weight. This is not the best way to affect the condition and the duration of the working life of the machine's suspension.
• Not very aesthetic appearance. But this problem can be solved using decorative caps.
• Corrosion susceptibility. Salt, which is mercilessly sprinkled by roads in the winter, together with moisture, corrode the steel product slowly, but surely. We have to periodically "reanimate" the disk by removing a layer of oxides and using a protective coating.

Important! Stamped models are the standard version of many machines. Not bad and for the price and technical characteristics of the option for novice drivers, as well as those who have "curb disease."

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Cast

There is a huge variety of cast discs on sale and this is the preferred option for most car owners.

Pros

They are strong, have a small mass, have good thermal conductivity. They look more solid than the usual "punching."

Cons

They are not without some drawbacks:

• Friability. With a strong mechanical action, the disc does not deform, but splits. Naturally, such a product can not be repaired.
• Piece sale is a rarity. In most cases, you have to buy a ready-made kit.
• Risk of impaired wheel balancing. This is due to the peeling off of the balancing weights on the inner surface of the product. It happens that when driving on a muddy dirt road between its rays there is dirt that disrupts the balancing of the wheel.

Important! Cast products are a choice for good roads and tidy drivers.

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Forged

Forged discs have combined all the best that is in the cast and stamped.

Cons

First - about the drawbacks. Rather, the disadvantage is one: high cost.

Pros

But all the other qualities are solid advantages:

• Longevity( commensurate with the working life of the machine).
• Small weight, even compared to cast products.
• Durability, reliability. The technology of metal processing minimizes the appearance of cracks when striking a disc.
• Aesthetic appearance.

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What is the ideal disk?

Based on the above characteristics of different types of products, we formulate the requirements that the consumer places on the "ideal" disk:

• A small mass. This factor influences the speed, smoothness of the car's control, wear of the components of the suspension.
• High thermal conductivity. This minimizes the risk of overheating of the brake system.
• Presence of a protective coating against corrosion.
• High manufacturing accuracy.
• Spectacular design.

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How to choose wheels for the car: selection by car brand

If the product is matched correctly, the safety of the ride improves, the transmission lasts longer, and the car itself looks more presentable. So, before you choose drives on the machine, you need to make simple calculations:

• Calculate the width of the rim. This is approximately 0.25 of the width of the tire profile.
• Diameter. Here, a certain freedom of action is possible. Some drivers, instead of 13-inch products, put 14- and even 15-inch. Safety of driving from this does not suffer at all.
• Diameter of the mounting hole. Be sure to match the parameters of the machine hub. At present, manufacturing companies are emphasizing the universality. For this reason, you may need an adapter ring. Sizes of wheel fasteners.
• Wheel offset - the distance between the wheel mounting plane and the longitudinal plane of the rim symmetry.

In addition, before you pick up the drives on the machine, you need to consider:

1. to Marku auto. Ideal if the products are designed specifically for the model on which you drive. If this is not possible, try to select the disc according to the characteristics as accurately as possible.
2. Operating conditions. Naturally, driving on country roads will require more solid drives than on city streets or an asphalt road.
3. Material of manufacture. The best options are aluminum or magnesium alloys.
4. Appearance and shape. This is a question not only of design, but also of the difficulties associated with washing the car.
5. Availability of quality certificate.
6. Trademark. Buy dubious quality products at dumping prices - not the best solution.

This information is useful to pick up the discs on the machine correctly. Errors in selection can cause an accident or a rapid wear of the chassis of the machine. Therefore, carefully check everything before contacting the installers.