The best and least expensive method of keeping your original or custom wheels clean is by using a soft cloth with a mild soap and water solution, staying away from harsh abrasive cleaners. A light coat of soft paste wax will keep the shine lasting for years on polished wheels. Never use aluminum wheel polish on painted or clear-coated wheels, as this can scratch the finish. Always clean and wax your wheels when they are cool. Take good care of those aluminum alloy wheels, replica wheels and chrome wheels using the same methods.

TIRE CLEANING:

Keeping your tires clean and protected from UV rays and ozone is as important as keeping your custom wheels clean. Clean your tires with a mild soap and water solution. Always apply a quality tire dressing that contains UV blockers to provide maximum performance and appearance

TIRE ROTATION

Tire rotation is probably the most important factor in tire longevity. Rotating your tires every 5000-8000 miles will ensure maximum tread wear for the life of your tires. When you rotate your tires at these intervals, you are providing the opportunity for inspection of each tire, which enables you to drive with confidence. (Note: On staggered wheels like the Supra, front to back tire rotation can not be done, but left to right can by flipping the tire)

WHAT IS THE WHEEL OFFSET?

The offset is the distance from where the wheel bolts to the hub out to the true centerline of the wheel. A negative offset means the true centerline of the wheel is in front of the mounting surface of the wheel. This would make the wheel/tire assembly stick out away from the vehicle. A positive offset means that the true centerline of the wheel is behind the mounting surface, thus putting the wheel/tire assembly deeper into the fender well.

WHAT IS A BOLT PATTERN?

Each vehicle manufacturer uses different bolt spacing, or patterning. Some custom wheels have two different bolt spacings enabling some wheels to be mounted on a wider range of vehicles. A five-bolt pattern means that there are five holes in the wheel requiring five bolts to mount the wheel onto the vehicle. To ensure the proper fit of your custom wheels, please specify the year and make of your vehicle to our trained professionals.