CHOOSING THE CORRECT ALLOY WHEEL...
Firstly the wheel must appeal to the customer.
In order for the wheel to offer the benefits expected from it, it must be manufactured to fit properly. There are four aspects that are critical for precise fitment namely:
• P.C.D. (Pitch Circle Diameter)
• Offset
• Centre Bore
• Diameter Alloy Wheel Warranty Information
All alloy wheels which we sell come with a 1 year warranty. This covers faults in the wheel which is caused by manufacturing problems. Here at Performance Alloys we ensure that all the alloy wheels we sell are made to the highest quality. If you have a warranty claim regarding your alloy wheel please contact us.
Please note: There is no warranty on chrome or polished finishes. It is helpful if you can e-mail us pictures of your wheel, this usually helps to speed up the process in rectifying the problem.
Purchasing & Fitting Information
By purchasing alloy
wheels and or tyres from Performance Alloys.com you are fully
responsible for the fitting and installation of these alloy wheels and
or tyres correctly. Performance Alloys.com / Toshe Trading Ltd does
not take any responsibility for incorrectly fitted alloy wheels or
tyres, and as such are not liable for any claims. We highly recommend
that in order to ensure the safe use of your alloy wheels and tyres that
you follow our Alloy Wheel Installation Check List Below:
Before fitting tyres on all
aftermarket wheels you MUST check:
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The stud/bolt hole
pattern is correct.
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That the alloy wheel
fits freely on to the hub without interference, and that there are
no screws, rivets or retaining clips which may interfere with a firm
flat location of the hub against the wheel mounting face.
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That the alloy wheel
rotates freely and truly on both front and rear hubs.
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When fastened to the
hub, that no part of the wheel can make contact with the brake drums
or callipers; or any other part of the steering or suspension.
Check Nuts/Bolts:
Correct fitting is vital BE SURE:
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That the thread form
is correct (fits nuts without alloy wheels).
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That the nut/bolt
location seating is correct.
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That the stud length
is adequate for minimum thread penetration of approximately 1 x stud
diameter and not too long as to permit bottoming of the stud in the
nut or that the thread penetration of the bolt protrudes through the
hub housing to cause damage to internal brake or hub components.
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That the threads are
rust free, and not over lubricated
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When sleeve nuts are
used, that the shank diameter is correct and that the bearing
washers are always used.
When Fitting the Tyre
Make Sure:
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That the alloy wheel
rim size is compatible with tyre size.
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Be Wary of scratching
the protective lacquer coating. (On aluminium wheels and some chrome
wheels) Aluminium corrodes very easily once exposed to atmosphere,
water, road salt or corrosive acid based alloy wheel cleaners and
chemicals.
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Where possible always
use the adhesive type of balance weight, as these help to avoid
scratching of the alloy wheel finish.
Finally Check:
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That the alloy wheel
and tyre assembly does not contact any part of the suspension, body
work or internal hub components (brakes, sensors etc) by carrying
out full bump and lock to lock tests as well as a full visual
inspection of the back / hub section of the alloy wheel fixing
assembly before driving away from the fitting bay.
Do not take risks -
Wheel Security is vital check with us if you have any doubts.
We would also recommend that after a
period of around 20miles that you check your wheels to ensure security
as some alloy wheels may need time to bed in correctly. Alloy Wheel Care
In order to maintain the finish on your alloy wheels it is recommended that you use a soap and water based solution. Such alloy wheel cleaners can contain chemicals which with excessive use will deteriorate the finish on your alloy wheels. Alloy Wheel Wax We do offer alloy wheel care products such as alloy Wheel Wax which is available to purchase: WheelWax is the only wax for wheels. It cleans, restores and protects in one step!. WheelWax is easy to apply, dries to a haze and buffs to a high shine. WheelWax changes the surface polarity of  your wheels to repel brake dust particles.
WheelWax leaves an unbelievably smooth shine on your wheels that brake dust and moisture can't penetrate. This protective coating also makes cleaning your wheels a snap next time you wash your wheels. Price The cost of one tub of WheelWax is £24.99 when purchased with alloy wheels or £29.99 when purchased separately. A great deal of time and effort went into the development of Wheel Wax in order to make it the best product for protecting your wheels. There are no ingredients in WheelWax that are harmful to wheels or the finish. WheelWax is heat treated for long lasting protection and formulated for ease of application. Just wipe on, let dry to a haze and wipe off. For maximum shine, rinse with cool water and buff to a high shine. After 24 hours, WheelWax changes the surface polarity of your wheels to repel the brake dust. This also makes the wheels easy to clean. WheelWax actually has a great cleaner in the formula which allows you to clean off brake dust and apply the great WheelWax protective shine in one easy step. Simply rub WheelWax directly on to each dirty wheel and let it dry to a haze. Usually by the time you have applied WheelWax to .
If you need any further information on alloy wheel care or on alloy wheels and the benefits of alloy wheels please feel free to give our alloy wheel and tyre experts a call, we are here to help and advise you on everything related to alloy wheels, from picking the perfect set of alloy wheels for your car to choosing the correct size of alloy wheels and tyres for your car. Feel free to read our
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