Car Accessories – They’re Not Just For Breakfast Anymore
It’s that season again, so if you want to get on your teenager’s good side, then you need to read this tutorial about car add-ons. Once you know the lingo and you listen well, you should be able to figure out what to slide under the Christmas tree this year.
These days, it’s wheels, wheels, wheels – what showcases the tires and car the best. Some rock big honkin’ shiney chrome lug nuts while some go for custom aftermarket center caps for rims. Alternatively they can go for spinners and pretend that they are a rap star like 50 Cent. Lights under the car have been taking off. Let’s just say it is eye catching.
A Few Terms To Get You In The Know:
• Spinners can be one piece rims or added onto you current rims and have roller bearings to allow them to move, that gives your wheels an interesting perception of movement. Because rim spinners work independent of the outside rim they rotate even when the car stops at a red light, the law of momentum kicks in and they continue to spin due to the low resistance of the roller bearings.
• A factory center cap is what is in place in the center of the wheel when you buy the car from a dealer. To jazz up your ride, grab a set of trick wheel center caps and let your rims shine.
• The new center caps can be put in place when you upgrade your rims and tires. The caps cover the center of the rim and can have all manner of patterns – domestic or foreign logos, even a concept design. If you want to save some cash on a set of center caps for rims then swing by a salvage yard and take a look around. Check out the Web; there’s a huge network of providers ready, willing and happy to help.
• Aftermarket rims are cosmetic wheel accessories to add style and individuality to your vehicle . Aftermarket rims come with center caps but you can obtain a set of unique center caps to really make them stand out.
• Hub caps are wheel covers that protect the lug nuts and rim by mounting to and covering the whole rim.
• Small LEDs can also be added to your rims. The diodes emit a glowing light and are powered by small long-life batteries.
• Wheel spacers give extra width to the wheels and tires, shifting them out closer the fenders. There is an improvement in handling as well as a more agressive look to your car.