The great invention of alloy wheels

Alloy wheels are a great alternative to steel wheels for any car. Not only do they look better, but have a considerable amount of benefits compared to their predecessor, steel wheels. It probably wouldn’t be a surprise that alloy wheels are much lighter, which is great when looking to reduce the weight of your car. This also goes to say that reducing the weight of your car will also have an impact on the amount of fuel that you’re using.

Reducing the weight of your car will more than likely improve fuel consumption and with the fuel prices of today, there has never been a better time to look at money-saving opportunities. Although fuel consumption may be considered to be the most beneficial component in regards to alloy wheels, other additional benefits include better traction, acceleration, braking and steering response.

So, what’s the damage?

So, let us address the elephant in the room. As you would know, alloy wheels and especially forged aluminium alloys are not exactly cheap, and this is why we should take extra care to prolong the life of each wheel. Although sometimes, this is not as easy as expected.

The most common type of damage that alloy wheels are prone to are high impact collisions from kerbs and potholes. According to the recent statistic, councils in England in Wales have filled up to almost 1.7 potholes, fixing holes as frequently as every 19 seconds in 2021.

Since high collisions with potholes and kerbs cause nicks and scratches, oxidation forms when the factory coat is exposed and broken into by both air and water. A chemical reaction starts to form which is known as something called pitting.

Corrosion also happens on alloy wheels when brake dust in particular sticks to the wheel. When driving a car, braking is inevitable as we need to slow down. When we slow down, iron particles from the brake pads are then disbursed, eventually sticking to the wheel, causing iron contamination to the alloy. This is very normal and happens to the everyday car user.

Should you invest in a new set of alloys?

With each car being produced in this day and age, it is common for manufacturers to install alloy wheels for both looks and performance. So, making the transition to steel wheels would be a massive downgrade. And just because of these problems that may occur, this doesn’t go to say that you need to replace each alloy wheel.

With the average alloy wheel always costing considerably more than its counterpart, it is always best to look at repair options before going away and spending money on a new set.

Repairing your rim will always be a better and more cost-effective solution instead of making whole alloy replacements.

Even more so if they have only managed to acquire a few scratches or dents that can be removed with no fuss. At Alloy Logic Ltd, we offer many different services for clients who are looking to restore their damaged rims to their glorified state.