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Wheels impact your car's aesthetics and performance. The right rims can enhance your vehicle's look, improve handling, and even affect fuel efficiency. But with so many options available today, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to selecting the perfect rims for your car. Here’s a guide to help you make a decision that you'll be glad you made in retrospect.

Understand Your Vehicle Specifications

Before purchasing new rims, it's essential to know your vehicle’s specifications. Check your owner’s manual or the tire placard located on the driver’s side door jamb for:

• Bolt Pattern: The number of bolts and the distance between them.
• Offset: The distance from the wheel's centerline to the mounting surface.
• Diameter: The size of the rim, typically measured in inches.
• Width: The width of the rim, which affects tire fitment.

Many rim manufacturers will note which vehicles are compatible with a wheel. When in doubt, you can also ask a professional tire and wheel shop, like Zisser Tire. It's best to know you're purchasing rims that will work with your make and model ahead of time than finding out they don't fit.

Consider Material

Wheels are primarily made from steel or alloy materials, each offering distinct advantages and disadvantages. Steel wheels, typically heavier and more durable, are often used in budget vehicles and with winter tires due to their resistance to damage from road hazards. Their weight can negatively impact fuel efficiency and handling, but they are cost-effective and easier to repair.

Alloy wheels, made from a mixture of aluminum and other metals, are lighter than steel wheels, which can enhance performance by improving acceleration, braking, and fuel efficiency. They also offer better heat dissipation, which can improve brake performance. Additionally, alloy wheels come in various designs and finishes, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of a vehicle. However, they are generally more expensive and can be more susceptible to damage from potholes or curbs. Overall, the choice of wheel material significantly influences a vehicle's performance, handling, appearance, and cost.

Determine Your Style

Choose a style that complements your vehicle's design and your personal taste. The Zisser Tire website includes a wheel visualizer that lets you see what different wheels look like installed on your make and model. It will also pull up wheels that come in a size that is compatible with your vehicle. Give it a try and enjoy seeing the possibilities. When you're ready to make that image into a reality, give us a call to schedule a wheel installation in Wentzville, MO or Dellwood, MO.

Shop for New Rims in Wentzville, MO and Dellwood, MO

Zisser Tire is a wheel dealer with access to tons of custom and aftermarket wheels from favorite names like Wheel Pros, Wheel City Wholesalers, MHT Luxury Alloys, American Eagle Wheels, TSW, The Wheel Group (TWG), Forgiato, Factory Reproductions, and Velocity Wheel.

If you're looking for new rims, let's talk! We look forward to keeping you rolling!