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A quality wheel can make your already impressive car stand out even more. But if you’ve never ventured into the luxury wheel market, you probably have some questions.  When it comes to luxury rims, many factors can make them pop: materials used, design, manufacturing process, and brand reputation. Let’s answer some of the most pressing …

Have you ever been cruising around town and noticed a vibration coming from your car? Unless you’re driving a dazzling lowrider with hydraulics, you’re probably worried that something is seriously wrong. Stay calm. It’ll be OK. While there could be a significant issue to worry about, it’s most likely something pretty standard. Your vehicle’s alignment …

Did you know that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that you change your tire every six years? As a guideline, this is useful to know, but you’re probably wondering: Why six years? What are the signs my tires are getting old and need to be replaced? Do I have bad tires?  Knowing about …

There are several components of a wheel, one of which is the rim. There are also several ways to classify wheels: lug pattern, offset, size, materials, and finish. And within finishes, there are several ways to classify those, including anodized and powder-coated, which is what this article explains.  Many people use wheel and rim interchangeably, …

If you have a vehicle built in the last 15 years or so, you’re probably familiar with the tire pressure monitor system, or TPMS. It’s a system that tracks tire pressure and notifies you if a tire’s PSI drops below the recommended amount. An icon on your dashboard will let you know it’s time to …

If you’ve shopped around for off-road wheels, you may have heard the term “beadlock” as an option. You may have even heard that beadlock wheels aren’t typically street-legal. We discuss beadlock tires at length in a separate article, but this probably got you thinking: What is a bead? What does a “tire bead” mean? How …

When buying any new product, you try to find the best option available. With more complex items, like tires, the “best” option isn’t always so clear. The best for me and my situation may not be the best for you.  So how do you evaluate what makes a tire the best? Do you value low …

Sports cars have been a fantasy for many a child, since the first one rolled off the production line in 1900 (Automotive Hall of Fame). “Star Wars” fans were introduced to one of the most infamous models, the Corvette, in 1978 when a young Mark Hamill spent a summer chasing his candy apple Stingray in …

The aftermarket wheels industry is home to hundreds of wheel manufacturers. When shopping for a new set of rims, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of options available to you. But most savvy shoppers are looking for the best of the best: Rims that are the highest quality to perfectly …

When we research topics to discuss in the Tire Agent blog, sometimes we’re surprised by the questions we discover. Take this one: Do new tires need to be “broken in”? Short answer: No. Tires aren’t like shoes. They don’t need to be “broken in” but there are some things you should know when you replace …