Si your car needs a wheel change, and you have doubts about the most appropriate ones, there are many variables that you have to consider.
What brand, what model, how should the tread patterns be? Here you will see the keys to select the wheels for your car that suit you best.
In addition to your preferences and needs, a very important element must be the characteristics of the vehicle. Currently, within the European Union there is an obligation to label tires. You have to specify what refers to noise, grip, consumption, etc. All of this can help you choose.
ITV on tires
On the sides of the tires there are some references that provide us with data. It is important that you take into account the load index. The wheels you choose should have the same or higher load rating than allowed, but not less. In the latter case, it is possible that your car does not pass the ITV.
Unreliable offers on wheels for your car
Tire or whole wheel deals where more tires are offered than paid for (three for the price of two, for example), they are not reliable.
One of the reasons for unreliable offers they may be out of date. Covers with storage for more than five years have already lost many properties. As we have seen, on the side of the wheel there are numberings that show the production date.
Tire classes
- Directional. Ideal for rolling on wet ground. His drawing is in the shape of an arrow.
- Asymmetrical. The treads have two distinct areas. One of them serves to evacuate the water that accumulates. The other for a better lateral grip when cornering.
- Low coefficient of friction. A rigid rubber reduces the resistance of the wheels to the advance and reduces consumption.
- With rim protector. A steel ring protrudes slightly from the wheel and offers protection.
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