Are aftermarket rims bad for your car?

Throwing aftermarket wheels on a vehicle that they were not designed for is not only unsafe, but it can also prematurely wear out other important parts of your vehicle including your suspension and brakes. Even if no one gets hurt, poorly engineered aftermarket wheels can do some serious damage to your car.

Where are MKW wheels made?

Southern California
Located in Southern California, MKW Alloy was founded in June of 1995, originally exporting wheels from the U.S. to Asia.

Why do people put rims on their car?

Rims are also known as wheels and are necessary for all automobiles, from passenger cars to commercial vehicles. Wheels provide two uses: they reduce friction and they provide leverage. This helps the vehicle move along. The rim magnifies the amount of force applied, which provides the leverage.

Can I put new rims on my car?

Installing rims on your car is very easy as long as you have the necessary items. Make sure you have ready a jack to lift your car up on, socket wrenches of various sizes, a tire lever or a crowbar, and an air compressor. It isn’t much harder than changing a flat tire, but you will have to make the tires flat yourself.

Do rims add value to a car?

“Rims (custom wheels) are probably the most popular, easiest and best aftermarket upgrade,” says Adam Simms, general manager of Toyota Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, Calif. “They’re an option that not only positively impacts the performance and handling of any vehicle, but they immediately add value as well.”

Do aftermarket rims add value to a car?

Aftermarket wheels do not add or reduce the trade-in market value. I’ve taken a number of cars in with aftermarket wheels and the customer is not penalized. The only things that add value to a trade are OEM options/packages that the car has.

Are car rims worth anything?

You can expect to see somewhere around 50 cents per pound or a little more for aluminum rims. If you have a significant load of rims, be sure to separate out any that are alloy. The lowest value item in the pile decides the price for the whole pile, so be sure your best rims are in a pile all by themselves.

Do rims affect car performance?

WHEEL SIZE NOT only affects a car’s performance but it also has an impact on noise levels, comfort and fuel economy. As tyre sidewall height decreases, performance tends to get sharper and handling usually improves too. Larger wheels can impact on ride quality making for a skittish, more thrashy driving experience.

How long do rims last on a car?

How long it lasts depends on how much stress you put it through. For example, at 50% of yeild strength, aluminum will last 500,000 cycles. At 30% of yeild strength it’ll last 10,000,000,000 cycles. For a semi wheel turning 500 revs/mile, a wheel at 30% stress would last 2,000,000 miles.