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How To Know If You're Buying Top Quality Custom Wheels

Ours ... like yours ... quality standard for custom wheels is very high. And the manufacturers that we represent understand that and they constantly monitor products to ensure that only the highest quality products are sold to their customers.

But what determines quality for custom wheels? 

Custom Wheels Manufacturing

Manufacturing processes and levels of testing are critical to the structural integrity of custom auto wheels.

International quality standards such as ISO9001, QS9000, TUV of Germany or VIA of Japan, establish important wheels production and quality standards that manufacturers must follow.

In addition, dimensional tolerances based on strict, original equipment market standards versus the more “casual” standards allowed for many aftermarket products should be met.

Even durability standards for custom wheels finish are different between the original equipment market and the aftermarket. 

Custom Wheels Must Fit Properly

An accurate fitment is the difference between good, better and best wheels. Critical wheel dimensions such as width, diameter, offset, center bore, brake clearance, as well as load factor and lug hardware are the basics when it comes to properly fitting aftermarket custom wheels.

Installation also requires a high level of sophistication. Many new vehicles are available with features such as ABS, traction control and other features that create a more difficult environment for installing aftermarket wheels.

Stability control systems, run-flat tires, large high performance brake systems and staggered wheel and tire sizes are also factors to be considered when establishing accurate fitments.

 Wheel manufacturers with product design, research and development teams work to determine proper fitment as a crucial part of the manufacturing process. 

Protective Finish

The type and quality of protective finish on your wheels (as well as proper maintenance) will determine how your wheels look years from now. Check for finish warranties backed by manufacturers with outstanding reputations for quality.

EVO Wheels has one of the best warranties in the industry.

Reputation and Heritage

The reputation of a manufacturer is a strong indicator of quality since it is quality upon which a distinguished reputation is built. It takes time to build a positive reputation and a commitment to maintain it is important.

And know a wheel company's roots. Many custom wheels manufacturers first established themselves in the motorsports arena and apply that technological and philosophical foundation to their production of custom wheels for use on the street. 

Country of Origin

Certain areas of the world bring to mind certain products and characteristics. For example, Germany is at the top in automotive technology and precision.

Italy is the front-runner in design and exotic cars. Know where your custom wheels are manufactured. 

A Merchant With A Commitment to Quality Custom Wheels

The Tire Rack constantly reviews wheel data from new vehicles to be sure that they are aware of the original equipment sizes and packages offered.

hey physically inspect many of today’s new vehicles and often supply technical data to some of the custom wheels manufacturers outside the U.S. that may not have access to certain vehicles in our market.

For many of the custom wheels that they import or represent, The Tire Rack specify certain dimensions that are required to ensure wheel fit and maintain high quality standards. 

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