Planning on getting steel wheels to use with your winter tires? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions-
Q: Are winter wheels hub-centric?
A: No, winter wheels are lug-centric, which means they centre with the lug nuts, not the pilot...
At this time of year, there's a lot of questions about winter tires. Do you need two or four? Aren't "all-season" tires good for all seasons like they say? What if I mix summer and winter tires? There are...
When you are buying steel wheels for winter tires, think beyond the wheels. There are other items you need to get. Here is a check list of other items you should be getting-
These days, most new vehicles come with a nice set of aluminum wheels. They’re not cheap, either. If you have to buy one from a dealership, a factory alloy wheel will cost from $300 for an economical one to over...
There’s a saying that “the bitter taste of poor quality remains much longer than the sweet taste of a low price.” This is especially true when it comes to buying used wheels. My advice on buying used wheels off the...
Winter tires and wheels are usually on a car for about 6 months of the year. That's a long time to be staring at ugly black wheels. A better alternative is to get some hubcaps. These days, hubcaps can make...
Q: Are winter wheels hub-centric?
A: No, winter wheels are lug-centric, which means they centre with the lug nuts, not the pilot (or centre) hole of the wheel. A
larger pilot hole in the steel wheel is normal and will not affect...
A lot of people think changing out your wheels in winter is enough. But what about your lug nuts?
Factory alloy wheels (i.e. Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, etc.) will come with a lug nut that typically costs $5-8 at the dealership. Those...
Winters in Canada are tough on wheels. Freezing, thawing, and the use of highly corrosive salt on roads all take their toll on your vehicle's rims. Different metals and finishes are also affected in different ways. So what is the...
If there's one thing there is no shortage of on the planet, it's smart asses who want to correct you because they think they know more. Yesterday, I got an e-mail from one such character "correcting" me on a bolt...
Chrome wheels and winter conditions are like drinking and driving- they don't mix. I have had several people who bought chrome wheels (at other places) and were not warned about using them in winter. By spring, the chrome finish is...
I hear a lot of people say they’ve got “all season tires” that they plan on using in the winter. But does “all season” really mean “four seasons” in Canada? No.
These terms were invented in the US, where winters are...
