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Understanding the Difference Between Hub-Centric and Lug-Centric Fitments

by Extreme Wheels | Apr 4, 2017 | Wheels

Wheel fitment on a vehicle can be divided into two broad categories: hub-centric fit and lug-centric fit. Either type of fitment can be satisfactory, depending on the owner's criteria and preferences, but it is important to understand the difference so that wheel...

How to Protect Your Tires from Dry Rot

by Extreme Wheels | Mar 15, 2017 | Driving, Tires

High-quality tires are essential for every type of driving from daily commuting to competitive racing. But regardless of how good your tires are initially, they will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. In many cases, tires require replacement when the tread...

How Tire Condition Affects Vehicle Performance

by Extreme Wheels | Jan 31, 2017 | Driving, Tires, Wheels

You keep your car's engine purring with regular maintenance and upgrades, but what's underneath your vehicle as a whole can be almost as important as what's under the hood. The right tires and wheels can dramatically enhance any vehicle's functionality, whether you...

6 Simple Rules for Cleaning Your Alloy Wheels

by Extreme Wheels | Jan 11, 2017 | Wheels

You take pride in caring for your vehicle and that extends to your aluminum alloy wheels. Keeping your wheels in the best shape possible takes plenty of hard work, but the following tips can help make that work go a lot easier. Here are six simple rules to remember...

What You Can Do to Keep Your Car's Tire Pressure Monitoring System Functioning as Designed

by Extreme Wheels | Dec 13, 2016 | Tires

If you drive a vehicle that was sold as new in the United States within the past 10 years, it likely uses a tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This system is designed to warn drivers that their tires are under inflated, which in turn helps prevent sudden tire...