Custom wheels can make a big difference in a car, truck or SUV. They offer improved handling and a beautiful appearance. Because of this, auto enthusiasts have been upgrading to custom wheels for years, replacing basic steel wheels and hubcaps on their vehicle to set them apart from others and to provide a smoother ride.

Most Custom wheel manufacturers offer chrome, aluminum and alloy wheels in their inventories. They also have been offering custom wheels in colors such as the very popular silver along with bronze, gun metal, gold, anthracite, white, black and gray.

The custom wheels industry is growing and as it grows it gives us more and more choices including the hottest trend in the market today, custom painted wheels or color matched custom wheels. For the most part this trend is popular among owners of small import tuner cars and small trucks. Several manufacturers of custom wheels such as Forged Metal, Hipnotic Wheels, Rota and Sport Max now offer color matched custom wheels in two toning or color and chrome. These two and three piece custom wheels have a color matched center and a chrome or machined lip. MOMO wheels offers a custom wheel with removable insets on the spokes that are intended to be custom painted to match the vehicles color or any other color you choose. Some custom wheels are offered with small color matched center caps.

The most popular of the color matched custom wheels are wheels that are painted or powdered coated to match the color of a vehicle. In this case the entire wheel is painted or powdered coated. Color matched custom wheels can be ordered from the manufacture or purchased from on line custom wheel venders. Just give them your vehicles color code and they will have your wheels painted prior to shipment. Another option is to purchase a set of painted silver custom rims of your choice and have them re-painted or powdered coated locally. Short on cash and handy with a spray gun – do it your self.

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There is another style of car coming out in the alternative car market. It has been reported not only to be an electric car, but will only have three wheels. The car will tilt and slide around corners like a motorcycle. The company creating the design, Venture Vehicles, has said they aim to market the vehicle for 2009

The steering of the car is the most important aspect, as the engineers had to combine the concept of a car with a motorbike. Carver, based in Holland, invented the design for the steering technology.

It has been reported that the steering will cost $20,000 for a hybrid version or $25,000 for a full electric version. The vehicle will hold two passengers and have an optional luggage container that straps onto the roof. The car will be able to turn into a convertible with the easy removal of the roof.

The three-wheeled car will be named Venture One. It will be ideal for high traffic areas and close knit cities where space is a problem. Venture one is only 40 inches wide, and is shorter than the average car, so parking problems will be a thing of the past. Two Venture Ones will be able to fit into one parking space. However passengers don’t sit next to one another, but more in a motorbike style of one behind the other.

For the hybrid, which takes petrol, the gas mileage is a low 120 miles per gallon. The electric version will go an easy 120 miles before needing a charge. Although it is created for urban living, the car is able to keep its pace on the freeway as well, going from zero to 60 in five seconds.

The company is trying to capitalise on the green car market and is working with battery maker A123 system on the design. They are also involved in loading a variety of safety features, to ensure the vehicle still has some of the safety and security that a car offers.

Although the car is able to tilt 25 degrees, it’s almost impossible to tip over, so there is no need for passengers to worry about falling, as one would do in a motorbike. The car looks like a tornado with its aerodynamic shape and sleek feel, however this might just be the next bold advancement in car evolution. The combination of motorbikes and cars into one compact machine has resulted into a possible green future prospect of car evolution.

By: Celeste Yates

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Your car is probably one of the most important things that you own. It is not just a means of transportation. It is your pride and joy and a way to express yourself and just look cool in general. Any chain is only as strong as its weakest link though. You need to have cool wheels if you are going to have the best car around. Thankfully it isn’t that hard to find a good deal on custom wheels. You’re biggest problem will just be picking the best ones for your car.

The good news is that you have a lot of choices. A number of companies offer a wide range of designs and styles to really show off your car. Looks obviously aren’t everything though. You mainly just need to pick a make and style that works with your car. After that, focus on getting a strong one.

Wheels and tires are made to match higher standards than they were in the past. Companies today use the best technology to make each wheel stronger than the last. New casting technologies produce wheels that won’t break down even under the harshest circumstances. These new models have the best quality thanks to advances in microfiber technology. All of these new innovations will make sure that your car can withstand the tests of time.

It is actually pretty easy to pick out your custom wheels. If you are really lucky then you could call around at the local garages to see if anyone has just what you need. It might be faster to just check one of many specialty shops online. They carry all the top brands and in just about every style that you could want. You will also be able to order from their full catalog without any of the limits that you’d find at a garage. There are even some of the best Enkei wheels available. Ordering is pretty easy too. If you know what size you need, then you pick the ones you want and add them to your cart on the website. Then just pay with a credit card and arrange for their delivery. It couldn’t be much simpler.

Your car is very important. Your wheels are very important to your car. Take care of them to ensure that your car stays in the best condition available. You have tons of options for high-style and high quality. Just sit down and take a good look.

By: Caitlina Fuller

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Steering wheel control adapters, also known as stalk adapters, allow for easy installation and integration of aftermarket head units in cars that have steering wheel controls or stalk controls.

For example, you have an Audi, BMW, Citroen, etc. and you want to install your new Alpine head unit. You also want to retain the full functionality of your steering wheel controls for your volume, radio presets, etc. Steering wheel control adapters are the perfect solution.

Connection of a steering wheel control adapter with your head unit is via a 3.5mm jack socket, fly lead, mini DIN and mini ISO connection. Your head unit must have these in order to ensure compatibility. These connections are found at the rear of the head unit. Sony’s jack socket is called RMX4S. So, look for this in the features list.

Each brand of head unit has a different connection type and this is dependent on the aftermarket radio being installed and the model number. Kenwood, for example, has two different types of connectors.

Also, please be aware that some radios in certain brands (not all brands) will NOT have the facility to add a steering wheel control adapter. Typically, entry-level (most basic) models in the head unit range would be spared this feature. Please, check models for compatibility.

Ways to establish if your head unit is steering wheel control compatible:

Check with the head units features list on websites /brochures.

Consult with the manufacturer’s website or help lines.

Installation is “Plug & Play” (think Lego blocks snapping together) and requires no cutting or splicing of wires. Therefore, it will NOT invalidate your car’s manufacturer’s warranty.

By: Chimezirim Chinecherem Odimba

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