Any car enthusiast will tell you that the perfect finishing touch to a prestigious vehicle is the addition of alloy wheels. Synonymous with style and class, alloy wheels tell all on the road that you are proud of the vehicle you drive, but with so many designs available it can be difficult to decide upon which set will really suit your car. Here at Autopart UK, we are on hand to bridge the gap between you and your supplier through providing expert advice regarding all types of alloy wheels.

Working together with distributers across the country, we provide some of the latest designs in alloy wheels so that your idea of perfection can be realised with ease and precision. The alloy wheels we provide to trusted dealerships are only ever from reputable manufacturers such as Lenso, Valenza and Devil to name just a few.

By choosing a dealer who supplies our range of alloy wheels, you can rest assured that a design to fit your specific make and model of car is highly achievable as their time in the industry has led to a fantastic repertoire of high quality alloy wheels in many sizes and designs.

Visiting our website is the perfect place to start as we regularly update our stock to give you an idea of the latest designs available. Browse at your leisure from the comfort of your own home and when you see something you like, simply click on the dealers tab to locate your nearest distributer.

Whether you are an executive seeking to make a great first impression on potential clients by arriving at meetings in style, or you drive used trucks in the week and enjoy working on your classic car at the weekend, we guarantee the latest alloy wheels can be found at competitive prices when you visit one of our dedicated suppliers.

If you would like to know more about the specialists here at Autopart UK, or simply wish to start your search for the latest selection of alloy wheels available, there has never been a better time to browse our website and discover all we have to offer.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Autopart UK. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Autopart UK, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

High quality alloy wheels can significantly enhance the appearance and performance of your car. Here at Autopart UK we specialise in supplying an impressive range of alloy wheels from some of the world’s leading manufacturers, so you can be confident that your car will greatly benefit from our professional services. Read on as we explain all about the custom drilled alloy wheels that we can supply for you.

Whether you are looking for a traditional chrome finished set of alloy wheels for your car or something a bit more contemporary such as black and white alloys that will suit the style of your modern motor, we are sure to have a set of custom drilled alloy wheels that will look great.

At Autopart UK, we believe that by combining alloy wheels from the world’s leading manufacturers with an incredibly high standard of workmanship when fitting, we can be confident of providing an alloy wheel service that you simply will not find anywhere else.

As mentioned, alloy wheels can improve the cosmetic value of your car but also the performance of your vehicle. Alloy wheels that are designed and produced by some of the leading manufacturers such as Samurai, Lenso and Valenza incorporate the very latest in wheel design and technology.

Many of these custom wheels are lightweight in design compared to standard wheel fittings that come with most cars. The lightweight nature of these alloy wheels reduces the overall weight of the components inside the wheel, encouraging easier handling which enhances your driving experience as well as improving the fuel efficiency of your vehicle; meaning you are likely to save a great deal of money in the long term.

If you wish to improve the appearance and performance of your car, don’t hesitate to contact our professional team here at Autopart UK today to learn more about the excellent range of alloy wheels that we can supply for a wide variety of vehicles. For more information feel free to call us today on 01268 560126.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Autopart UK. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Autopart UK and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Alloy wheels are the perfect finishing touch to all makes and models of cars as they provide prestige and class in abundance. If you are looking for alloy wheels to update an older car or you simply wish to add a luxurious touch to your new motor, we guarantee you will find inspiration here at Autopart UK. The key to getting alloy wheels just right is ensuring the correct tyre size is calculated which is where our expert service comes in, getting you off to the very best start.

Maintaining a similarly sized tyre in terms of diameter is vital as this assists with maintaining the accuracy of your speedometer. We understand that it can be difficult to work these measurements out when looking for new alloy wheels, so for this reason we have developed our online tyre calculator. This technology allows you to fill in the required fields for both the stock tyre and the new tyre to return accurate results on the way in which the new wheels will affect the readings of your speedometer.

Using the tyre calculator will provide you with a wealth of relevant information regarding the tyre you are researching. Measurements such as the sidewall, radius, diameter, circumference and revs/mile will all be clearly displayed in both standard and metric.

Once you have a clear idea on the size you are looking for, why not visit our online gallery to see the diverse and high quality range of alloy wheels we have previously supplied to a plethora of vehicle types? With products from leading manufacturers such as Valenza, Devil, Lenso and Samurai available from us to our trade customers, you can rest assured superior alloy wheels are just a few clicks away.

From luxury classic motors to new cars Cambridge, utilising our tyre calculator is the smart choice for quality, accuracy and professionalism on every occasion.

If you would like to know more alloy wheels, search our website here at Autopart UK or get in touch directly today on 01268 560 126 for further information.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Autopart UK. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Autopart UK, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Lenso Spec B and Spec C Video

The Spec B is available in 17″ only, the Spec C is available in 15″ and 17″

We now have the Valenza Como wheel in stock in all 3 colours. Hypersilver, Matt Black and Carbon Grey.  This wheel is the perfect compliment to any Bentley Continental GT/GTC.  Please check our our Latest Alloy Wheel gallery for images. Or use the search box.

After months of work and planning we are proud to launch the Lenso App.  It allows you to take a picture of your vehicle and/or use an original picture from your library and then super impose any wheel from the Lenso range onto the vehicle.  A fantastic tool to help you decide which Lenso alloy wheel suits you and your vehicle. 

Try it out now go to the App Store and Search Lenso.

This is a quick example

Autopart (Wheel & Tyre) Ltd is as committed as ever to providing only high-quality alloy wheels and by manufacturing their own brands, Axe and Devil they are able to do this. From conceptual design to final rim construction, Autopart (Wheel & Tyre) Ltd has no equals.

Autopart (Wheel & Tyre) Ltd has gone from strength to strength and has now become an internationally-recognised manufacturer of high-quality alloy wheels.

Autopart’s high-quality alloy wheels are manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility located in the Far East. Autopart produces a wide range of first rate alloy wheel products designed to serve the exacting demands of both local and international customers. The fact that the alloy wheels are supplied to discerning customers in the world’s most competitive markets reflects the company’s uncompromising commitment to providing products and services of the highest quality.

Autopart (Wheel & Tyre) Ltd has learned that distinguished design and up-to-date technology enable it to offer its customers superior quality alloy wheel products in a wider array of designs and models than its competitors. To achieve this, the company has acquired the most advanced machinery and technology from Italy and Japan and incorporated it into its everyday operation. State-of-the-art Computer Aided Design [CAD] software, meanwhile, ensure that all alloy wheel products are manufactured exactly to the specification and unique design.

To ensure that every alloy wheel is in top condition it has to go through our quality control process. The company rigorously adheres to strict quality control procedures and these are applied at all stages. All incoming materials are carefully inspected and tested for mechanical and technical suitability based on international standards requirements. To ensure smooth workflow, each work station is connected via a modern conveyor system while the painting and finishing processes are computerised to ensure exceptional levels of efficiency and accuracy. At the same time, all finished products are examined randomly by highly-skilled staff to ensure that their quality is uncompromised and their functionality is of the highest order.

To ensure the continued support and loyalty of its customers, Autopart (Wheel & Tyre) Ltd backs up all its alloy wheels products with highly effective after-sales services. The company’s highly qualified but friendly after-sales service team is always on hand to provide customers with comprehensive information on alloy wheels products and services.

After a few months new alloy wheels do lose their sparkle. Grime, minor scratches and tar spots will be too stubborn for a wet sponge. Wash the alloy wheels first with your usual shampoo and a sponge. Use a good quality car wax and a soft cloth to lightly polish the surface. This will remove spots of tar and minor surface scratches and help to throw off water. Never try to polish a dirty wheel; the cloth will pick up pieces of dirt and grit and could score the surface.

Wash the face of the alloy wheels first, then round the inside of the spokes using plenty of water. This stops a run-off of dirt from the back of the alloy wheel collecting in the corners of the spokes and starting to corrode the aluminum.

Don’t forget those tyres too. To protect them tyre manufacturers actually recommend a light coating of wax, rather than one of the many tyre cleaners which you can buy. The cheapest solution is ordinary shoe polish applied with a shoe brush. Buff lightly and the polish will bring the tyre to a nice black shine which does full justice to your alloy wheels. It also helps to keep the rubber clean by throwing off water and protecting it from road salt and UV from the sun.

Care must be taken when driving over humps. Many alloy wheels have a deep dish which means the inner rim can be unsupported. The soft aluminum alloy is easily flattened if you hit a speed hump too fast. The outer rim is usually well supported by the spokes. It is also advisable not to run up kerbs when parking etc. Much damage can be caused at a very low speed. A flattened front alloy wheel rim may have a slight wobble on the steering at low speeds, whereas a flattened rear alloy wheel will cause a drone at high speed. If you have a CD player which is prone to skipping and jumping, the cause could be a flattened alloy wheel.

For the real enthusiast, getting your alloy wheels clean is really important. For the very best clean it is worth removing your alloy wheels. The reflection from the bright alloy behind the spokes and around the inside of the wheel rim dramatically improves the appearance of your alloy wheels.

Autopartuk.com is a website dedicated to alloy wheels and tyre packages. If you’re looking for a quality alloy wheels, black, white or chrome, for your vehicle check out one of our dealers online shops. Working closely with our key dealers, Autopartuk.com offers a huge range of products. With over 50 years experience between our staff in the alloy wheels industry, rest assured you’ll be getting high quality alloy wheel products, speedy and spot-on delivery. To order or to find out more, contact one of our dealers or telephone: 01268 560126, alternatively you can email your us at: sales@autopartuk.com

Seen a set of our alloy wheels in a magazine? Know our model or design number? The “Search Wheels” box (above & below) allows you to specify exactly which alloy wheels you’re looking for by typing in design or model number directly e.g. “AP1”. Click “GO” to display the result.

alloy wheels – Wheel Technology: Ref 275b

A major factor in ensuring vehicle safety and refinement is wheel technology and aftermarket alloy wheel suppliers like Autopart (Wheel & Tyre) Ltd to go great pains to ensure that their cast aluminum alloy wheels are produced to the highest possible standards.

The Lenso alloy wheel brand was a pioneer of light-alloy wheels, way back in the days when most sporty cars used spoked wheels, albeit, very attractive ones. According to one statistics, the world market for aftermarket alloy wheels is something like 110-million and many of these are snapped up by luxury car owners.

The largest Autopart is offering is 22-inches in diameter—not an uncommon size these days. alloy wheels have been getting larger year by year for over fifteen years now and that’s often why buyers look to aftermarket suppliers like Autopart, even though their new vehicle may have a pretty good set of alloy wheels in the first place. It’s usually a good bet to buy after market alloy wheels from a dealer such as Autopart as there can often be technical considerations dictating specific choices and fittings.

While looks and design are important factors when designing an alloy wheel, safety and performance must never be compromised. Autopart’s wheel designers work closely with the car industry chassis, body and suspension departments to ensure that everything functions in unison to the alloy wheels to give the best car dynamics.

alloy wheels quality control is a key and any flaws in concentricity would be evident at most speeds. Any balance problems would quickly become apparent at high speeds and the safety of the vehicle could be at risk.

Before releasing any alloy wheels to the market, Autopart puts them through rigorous safety and balance checks. Critical dimensions must be “spot on” and that includes bolt holes, hub diameters and mating surface. Of course, all wheels must be balanced after the tyre is fitted. Many tyres are made on computerized equipment these days, but they are still not as accurate as alloy wheels. Other tests deal with surface perfection, corrosion, paint (where paints are used) and scratch-resistance.

Materials are tested for strength and durability and X-ray examination makes sure there are no casting defects. Other alloy wheel tests include impact testing (such as hitting kerbs or running over obstacles.

Autopart also do tests on their alloy wheels to discover what pressures are placed on the wheel by a vehicle during fast cornering. Wheels are tested to destruction, this reportedly being the only way to really find out just how safe and durable they are.

alloy wheels have been around for many years and most people probably believe they’re just for show but this is just the start. alloy wheels reduce what automotive engineers call “unsprung weight” and their use has a beneficial effect on the cars dynamics. You may opt for alloy wheels when you buy a car to enhance styling, but they play a functional role too.

Autopart believes that its whole range is at the peak of alloy wheel technology and there’s no doubt that the range is impressive both in looks and performance. Other manufactures can talk about their alloy wheels but many have not reached Autopart’s levels of technological achievement.

Autopartuk.com is a website dedicated to alloy wheels and tyre packages. If you’re looking for a quality alloy wheels, black, white or chrome, for your vehicle check out one of our dealers online shops. Working closely with our key dealers, Autopartuk.com offers a huge range of products. With over 50 years experience between our staff in the alloy wheels industry, rest assured you’ll be getting high quality alloy wheel products, speedy and spot-on delivery. To order or to find out more, contact one of our dealers or telephone: 01268 560126, alternatively you can email your us at: sales@autopartuk.com

Seen a set of our alloy wheels in a magazine? Know our model or design number? The “Search Wheels” box (above & below) allows you to specify exactly which alloy wheels you’re looking for by typing in design or model number directly e.g. “AP1”. Click “GO” to display the result.

alloy wheels – Getting Technical Ref: 250a

Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD)
Firstly, you need to know the alloy wheel PCD dictates how the alloy wheel bolt holes line up so it is important that this is correct. An alloy wheel PCD of 4×100 meaning 4 bolt holes drilled through the centre of a 100mm circle. Another common alloy wheel PCD is 5×114.3 meaning 5 bolt holes drilled through the centre of a 114.3mm circle. If this is different on your chosen alloy wheels you won’t be able to bolt them on! However, we supply many models blank. This means that for a small extra charge your chosen alloy wheels can be drilled to fit your car.

Most European cars with 4 studs have a alloy wheel PCD of 100mm (Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Honda & early BMW), Fords & Peugeots have a PCD of 108mm. Also consider whether your car has metric or imperial hubs. Real Minis & MGs have a PCD of 4″ which is pretty close to 100mm but not exact so you couldn’t swap one with the other. Check the hole in the centre! Many aftermarket alloy wheels have a plastic ring in the centre to take up the gap. Measure the hole in the centre of your vehicles own alloy wheel and compare it to your chosen alloy wheels.

Offset
Offset (or often referred to as ET) is the distance between the centre of the alloy wheel and the edge of the rim. This has to be pretty much the same on your new alloy wheels as your own as it will effect the way your car handles.

Positive offset is when the hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the alloy wheel. Positive offset alloy wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.

Negative offset is when the hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the alloy wheels centerline. “Deep dish” alloy wheels typically have a negative offset. Another reason to be aware of the offset is if the alloy wheel is offset too far one way or another it may contact the wheel arch or suspension.

Offsets can be corrected by machining the alloy wheels or using an appropriate spacer. Please contact us for more details and pricing.

Wheel Size
Finally, consider the overall diameter. As a rule, if you can achieve the same rolling diameter your original alloy wheels, everything should be fine. Fitting low profile tyres will allow for an increase in alloy wheel diameter. All our prices include low budget tyres. Obviously, speaking to other owners who have fitted larger alloy wheels will help you decide how much of an increase your car can take. Remember a different rolling diameter will affect the reading on your speedo.
Use our tyre calculator to show you what the percentage change in your speedo reading will be.

Autopartuk.com is a website dedicated to alloy wheels and tyre packages. If you’re looking for a quality alloy wheels, black, white or chrome, for your vehicle check out one of our dealers online shops. Working closely with our key dealers, Autopartuk.com offers a huge range of products. With over 50 years experience between our staff in the alloy wheels industry, rest assured you’ll be getting high quality alloy wheel products, speedy and spot-on delivery. To order or to find out more, contact one of our dealers or telephone: 01268 560126, alternatively you can email your us at: sales@autopartuk.com