Wheels are a very important component in a car. Modifying the wheels by replacing them is an option for everyone. If you modify the wheels incorrectly, it will have a bad impact on the performance of the vehicle.
In order to keep the car looking good without losing safety and comfort when driving, here are tips on the mandatory wheel modification.
First, car wheel modifications do not replace wheels with a too large diameter, a maximum of 2 inches larger than standard wheels is a proportional size, so that it can still be combined using tires with an aspect ratio that meets comfort standards.
Secondly, pay attention to the fulcrum of the car. When wearing larger and wider alloy wheels, it will cause the weight point or fulcrum on the wheel to shift. In addition, changes in the fulcrum of the wheel can also be affected by the use of wheels with a different offset from the standard.
Thirdly, pay attention to the EPS capabilities of the car. Large wheels and wide tire treads can also shorten the life of Electronic Power Steering (EPS). So, adjust to the EPS capabilities, especially if the EPS model present on the car is only small in size. Try not to overload the car.
Fourth, the right tire selection is important. Not a few who pay less attention to the use of tires when changing car wheels, aka the origin of the tide. Even though the selection of tires will greatly affect comfort and safety during the circulation of a tire profile that is too thin, it will make the silencer feel hard and have the potential to damage the wheel lip when hitting a hole on the road. While the dimensions of the tire tread are too wide or thin, it will also interfere with the handling of the car. For that, make sure you use the right tire profile.
The last is the selection of wheel offsets. Offset or commonly abbreviated as ET is the dimension of the distance between the middle of the wheel to the outermost part. This offset size will determine whether the wheels will be securely attached and look good in terms of aesthetics.
If it does not fit in determining the offset, then the wheels will look too into or out of the wheel space. In addition to being unsafe because it is prone to rubbing against other components, it also makes the car look unsightly.