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Custom Wheels, Choosing the Right Wheel for Your Ride!

January 29th, 2011

Everyone notices a nice car with custom wheels. There are currently over 1000 different companies offering custom wheels and it can get very confusing trying to make a decision. To top it all off you have to decide on tire diameter, tire width, rim diameter and rim width are all important factors.

Budget plays a big part in the decision as wheel prices vary in cost and quality. Steel, chrome, aluminum etc Going to a wheel website from a Google search will allow different wheels and pictures of them but first you need to know what your sizing will be and what your vehicle limitations are. Seeing a few pictures of your specific model car or truck with a set of wheels and tires fitted the way you like can help. Try getting in touch with the owner if the sizes are not listed as this will free up your time and allow you to make a decision much quicker.

Once you know the sizes that look and or actually fit your Car Restoration project you can select wheels that will fit your vehicle. It is time consuming for that just right look but if you drop off your car and simply tell the tire place to put the best they can on it chances are they will not make a good decision. It costs a lot of money so you need to be sure.

On the Auto Restoration projects we build we always use an offset tool available from Summit racing to check fit and clearance before hand thus eliminating the need to send wheels and tires back with restock charges. Some wheels are not even returnable.

Most MFG have offset charts for you to follow and this helps tremendously. So have fun and hunt down that just right wheel today.

Happy Hunting.

By: Jeff S Lilly

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Classic Designs – Foose Wheels For Your Car

January 28th, 2011

There is no match in quality to Foose Wheels. They are known for their striking designs and use of the highest quality materials. Car enthusiasts of all types will desire these wheels above all others. Let’s check out some of the qualities that make Foose wheels truly stand alone.

Each wheel is inspired by the designs of the classics. There are two broad categories of originals and classics. The originals are striking, straightforward designs for the most beautiful of cars. The classics follow the designs of classic roadsters and hot rods. In addition, the hottest in new wheels are available for your current vehicle.

The originals and classics come in multi-piece, two, and one piece wheels. The multi-piece wheels come divided into two or three piece designs, bolting in the center. The two piece wheels have a center welded to the rim and are available in a polished aluminum finish. The one piece wheels have been cast and are available in multiple finishes from shiny metal to black oxide. The multi-piece designs are also available in polished, chrome, and custom finishes. The variety in designs creates the ultimate custom fit for any car.

Foose wheels can also be matched and painted to the color of your vehicle. Many owners have ordered wheels in colors that include hot pink, neon green, bright orange, and lemon yellow. All these choices depend on your taste and wallet. The range for customizing is expansive. For many, their car is their baby, an expression of their personality, not just a means of transportation.

All Foose wheels are available in numerous tire sizes. If you have any concerns, their website will direct you to the list of available tire sizes for each design. Whether you are looking for a match to your truck, SUV, or car, you will find a wheel that’s right for you. When one is spoiled for choice, it would be difficult to not find your perfect match.

These wheels are the result of many years in the business of building hot rods and automotive design. Foose wheels are seen as the perfect pairing to creating beautiful cars. They are prized for their enhancement of a person’s vehicle. It’s hard to say if the wheels complete a beautiful car or if the beautiful car completes the wheels. Most would argue you can’t separate one from the other once they’ve been matched so perfectly.

If you attend a car show you can see the vast range of cars that can sit atop these wheels. They can be seen on modern vehicles, concept and award winning cars, and vintage roadsters. The wheels may not be the first thing to grab your attention, but once they do, it is undeniable that the pairing is like that of a good wine and a great meal. Once they are together, you can’t imagine it any other way.

By: Ben Pate

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Driving a vehicle with Foose wheels will get you noticed. Ignoring them is impossible. Owners adore them, and you will probably never see one with a scratch or with dirt on it. Once you’ve bought a set, you’ll probably never go back to plain factory wheels again. These perfectly crafted custom wheels have become an inherent part of car culture. Whether your taste goes to modern or vintage, you will find a set of Foose wheels. These classic designs are here to stay and will never go out of style.

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Custom Wheels Will Make Your Truck Really Stand Out!

January 27th, 2011

Custom truck wheels are one accessory that will really change the look of your truck or SUV from “stock” to “custom” in a flash. Nothing sets off a custom truck like a great looking set of custom rims.

It used to be that trucks were strictly the workhorses of the automotive world. Guys bought them to haul supplies and/or equipment. But that’s not true any longer. You’ll see good looking trucks and SUVs parked at fine restaurants and clubs all the time it seems. And the ladies have gotten into driving custom trucks as well. Trucks and SUVs are getting more and more popular everyday.

With this increased amount of acceptance, custom trucks now have a greater amount of accessories available for them than ever. One of the more popular items are a set of custom truck wheels. Custom wheels will make your truck’s look truly individual – it’ll look different than any other truck on the road.

There are many different things you can do and different accessories you can add to your truck for all sorts of reasons.. Custom suspension systems and exhaust systems are available. You can always add a custom paint job to your truck. But adding a set of custom rims to your truck or SUV is one where you’ll get the most “bang for your buck” in terms of how your truck looks. New rims will add a whole different look to your truck.

There are many different places to find new rims for your truck or SUV but these days, online shopping is the quickest and easiest way to find the best deals on a set of custom truck wheels that you might not be able to locate otherwise.

There are many different websites that sell custom rims today but an often overlooked source for them is eBay. You can find many different types of rims on eBay and you’ll probably find a good selection for your particular Truck or SUV.

Because eBay is such a large website, you’ll find all sorts of truck wheels available and so you will have a large selection to choose from. You won’t be “stuck” choosing from one store’s wheels or be forced to run all around town shopping for your new rims.

eBay shopping is safe and easy to do too. One thing to keep in mind is the rating of the individual seller that you’re thinking about buying from. If the seller has a lot of positive ratings and no negatives, they are probably going to be a good seller to buy from. If they have a lot of positives and a few negatives, you can look into the comments left by past buyers.

eBay has a very good guarantee in place for buyers of physical goods like you’ll be and so if there are any problems with your merchandise or with the seller, eBay will step in and help correct the problem.

All-in-all, I believe that eBay can be an excellent choice to look into if and when you are in the market for a new set of custom truck wheels.

By: John Mann

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