The size of the alloy wheels to be fitted on the car is not a feature to be underestimated: it not only affects the aesthetic appearance of the car, but also the car's performance and driving comfort, stability and fuel consumption. What would your car look like with 17-inch, 18-inch or 19-inch wheels?
But let's proceed in order.
Alloy wheels have now replaced the cheaper metal ones, even on more compact cars. The alloy wheels are made of a very resistant and light aluminum alloy which is then painted to increase the aesthetic impact.
In addition to metal wheels, there are also those in magnesium, albeit much rarer and intended for super sports cars. In fact, magnesium has the property of being lighter and therefore guarantees a high structural rigidity; on the other hand, it is subject to easy corrosion if not properly painted.
Within our site you can find alloy wheels up to 23 inches, according to your needs, of well-known brands such as Mak and Gmp, with a refined design and available in different colors.
Larger alloy wheels give the car a sportier and more dynamic appearance than a smaller one. A larger wheel is also more "rigid" and planted, and in a certain sense improves road holding and prevents the car from losing grip.
By mounting a large rim, the sidewall of the tire decreases: in this way the overall diameter of the wheel remains similar to the standard rim.
The immediate advantage of a large wheel is greater steering responsiveness and better vehicle handling. This is because the side walls of the tire are lower than a lower rim, and allow the tread to stabilize.
However, there are also disadvantages, which should not be underestimated. A reduced shoulder absorbs less the roughness of the road and reduces cushioning: this is why comfort is lacking. Not only that: larger rims are also more exposed to the risk of damage in the event of holes, bumps or other impacts.
Aesthetics matter, we know it well. You too are probably one of the drivers who want to replace their wheels, to give their car a totally new and fascinating look. But be careful: by law you can only fit tire sizes transcribed in the vehicle registration document.
So how to increase the size of the tires and rims, even if they are not listed in the booklet?
The solution is the INCH-UP practice, which consists of having new tire sizes added to the vehicle registration document, subject to authorization by the competent motorization. In this article, we explain how to do it.
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The Type of the car is a code that the producer assigns to each vehicle in order to distinguish it from similar models.
You can find this code in the italian registration certificate in two places: At point D.2, Vehicle type, or at point E, vehicle identification number.
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