June 24th, 2008
The Low Down On Alloy Wheels
We frequently see and hear car advertisements boasting all sorts of fancy features - a major one being alloy wheels. But what exactly are they and how do they differ from normal wheels? Alloy wheels are made from aluminum or magnesium (also referred to as mags or mag wheels) and sometimes a mixture of the two, while regular or standard wheels are made of steel.
The main performance difference between the two is that alloy wheels are a lot lighter than standard steel wheels, thus, giving the car with alloy wheels smoother and more controllable steering and braking. Other performance benefits include alloy wheel’s ability to conduct heat better than steel wheels, which can lower the risk of brake failure. Alloys are also widely considered to be much better looking than steel wheels.