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Where Can I find an active auto forum?

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where can i find an active auto forum regarding everything i need to ask about my new car?

(maintenence, installation, beginner's guide, etc...)


my dad says it's 90% looks and 10% beneficial because they're lighter than steel wheels...

anything else you'd like to mention before I consider further on aftermarket alloys?
 
They're easier to clean, at least they would be for me. The ones on my Accord are a PITA to clean. Stupid little holes.
 
Most alloy wheels are made of magnesium and are much lighter, hence the nick name "Mags" Steelies are nice because you can curb them, run over crap without damaging them too bad like with a mag wheel.

The weight factor is the only reason I'd go with mags, I like steelies.
 
so what's a good site to shop for alloys? any recommendations? I came across some site that offered free shipping and installation kit...

 
On a related note... what are black-ish dots that form within the holes (where the disc brakes are exposed) of alloy wheels ? It absolutely cannot be washed/scrubbed off. 🙁
 
Weight.
Wheels are "unsprung" weight or any weight not supported by the vehicle's suspension. This usually includes the wheels, tires, brakes, and some suspension components. It is extremely important to keep unsprung weight to a minimum because it significantly reduces the vehicle's performance and handling, far more so in proportion to "sprung" weight. Heavy wheels are worse as they can slow the car's acceleration, increase stopping distances, worsen handling, and cause premature wear on suspension components.
Did you know that those "bling-bling" 24-inchers on some SUV's actually make the vehicle perform worse?
 
Originally posted by: LOLyourFace
so what's a good site to shop for alloys? any recommendations? I came across some site that offered free shipping and installation kit...
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tirerack.com

wheelmax.com
 
Originally posted by: rh71
On a related note... what are black-ish dots that form within the holes (where the disc brakes are exposed) of alloy wheels ? It absolutely cannot be washed/scrubbed off. 🙁
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Brake dust buildup?
 
Originally posted by: rh71
On a related note... what are black-ish dots that form within the holes (where the disc brakes are exposed) of alloy wheels ? It absolutely cannot be washed/scrubbed off. 🙁
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Thats the brake pad... it wears off onto the wheels... doesn't come off easily, break fluid will do it but if your wheels are painted the paint will go to. You can also use gasoline or paint thinner.
 
Originally posted by: Trinitron
Originally posted by: rh71
On a related note... what are black-ish dots that form within the holes (where the disc brakes are exposed) of alloy wheels ? It absolutely cannot be washed/scrubbed off. 🙁
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Thats the brake pad... it wears off onto the wheels... doesn't come off easily, break fluid will do it but if your wheels are painted the paint will go to. You can also use gasoline or paint thinner.
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omg quit with the car threads dude. Don't even consider using break fluid as a cleaner, its completely unnecessary. Don't scrub much either, its abrasive stuff and could damage the finish. Hit wal-mart and you can get allow wheel cleaner for $3, spray it on, maybe give it a light brusing, and hose it off. Clean wheels.
 
I always thought alloys were stronger because of their manufacturing process, either 2 or 3 piece...rather than steel wheels which are just stamped steel.
 
Originally posted by: Soybomb
Originally posted by: Trinitron
Originally posted by: rh71
On a related note... what are black-ish dots that form within the holes (where the disc brakes are exposed) of alloy wheels ? It absolutely cannot be washed/scrubbed off. 🙁
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Thats the brake pad... it wears off onto the wheels... doesn't come off easily, break fluid will do it but if your wheels are painted the paint will go to. You can also use gasoline or paint thinner.
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omg quit with the car threads dude. Don't even consider using break fluid as a cleaner, its completely unnecessary. Don't scrub much either, its abrasive stuff and could damage the finish. Hit wal-mart and you can get allow wheel cleaner for $3, spray it on, maybe give it a light brusing, and hose it off. Clean wheels.
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I said it would damage the finish if they were painted... READ MAN. Yes brake cleaner will clean wheels, don't POOR it on like a crazy person. Put some on a rag, rub it in and wipe away clean with a paper towel. No need to get the hose. Been doing this for years now.
 
Originally posted by: Trinitron
Originally posted by: Soybomb
Originally posted by: Trinitron
Originally posted by: rh71
On a related note... what are black-ish dots that form within the holes (where the disc brakes are exposed) of alloy wheels ? It absolutely cannot be washed/scrubbed off. 🙁
Click to expand...

Thats the brake pad... it wears off onto the wheels... doesn't come off easily, break fluid will do it but if your wheels are painted the paint will go to. You can also use gasoline or paint thinner.
Click to expand...

omg quit with the car threads dude. Don't even consider using break fluid as a cleaner, its completely unnecessary. Don't scrub much either, its abrasive stuff and could damage the finish. Hit wal-mart and you can get allow wheel cleaner for $3, spray it on, maybe give it a light brusing, and hose it off. Clean wheels.
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I said it would damage the finish if they were painted... READ MAN. Yes brake cleaner will clean wheels, don't POOR it on like a crazy person. Put some on a rag, rub it in and wipe away clean with a paper towel. No need to get the hose. Been doing this for years now.
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I just buy it in a spray bottle and use it when I'm washing the car....

 
Originally posted by: Trinitron
Most alloy wheels are made of magnesium and are much lighter, hence the nick name "Mags" Steelies are nice because you can curb them, run over crap without damaging them too bad like with a mag wheel.

The weight factor is the only reason I'd go with mags, I like steelies.
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Where do you get your information? MOST alloy rims are simply aluminum. Almost none are made of magnesium. In the early days magnesium was used for making racing wheels and the name "Mags" just stuck but magnesium is highly reactive/explosive and catches fire very easily and cannot be extinguished easily so they are actually very unsafe and thus almost never used anymore. One exception is the Magnesium rims that are an option on the newer Vettes.

 
where can i find an active auto forum regarding everything i need to ask about my new car?

(maintenence, installation, beginner's guide, etc...)
 
Originally posted by: Ronstang
Originally posted by: Trinitron
Most alloy wheels are made of magnesium and are much lighter, hence the nick name "Mags" Steelies are nice because you can curb them, run over crap without damaging them too bad like with a mag wheel.

The weight factor is the only reason I'd go with mags, I like steelies.
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Where do you get your information? MOST alloy rims are simply aluminum. Almost none are made of magnesium. In the early days magnesium was used for making racing wheels and the name "Mags" just stuck but magnesium is highly reactive/explosive and catches fire very easily and cannot be extinguished easily so they are actually very unsafe and thus almost never used anymore. One exception is the Magnesium rims that are an option on the newer Vettes.
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Common knowledge... yes a lot of wheels in recent years have been aluminum.
 
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