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		<title>Finding the Latest Alloy Wheel Designs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter what car you drive you’ll want to ensure it looks its best, learn more about the latest alloy wheel designs on offer in this post from Autopart UK.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Any car enthusiast will tell you that the perfect finishing touch to a prestigious vehicle is the addition of <a title="alloy wheels" href="http://www.autopartuk.com/">alloy wheels</a>. 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Whether you are an executive seeking to make a great first impression on potential clients by arriving at meetings in style, or you drive <a title="used trucks" href="http://www.malcolmtaylorcommercials.co.uk/">used trucks</a> 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.</p>
<p>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 <strong>alloy wheels</strong> available, there has never been a better time to browse our website and discover all we have to offer.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 9px;">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.</span></p>
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		<title>Looking For Custom Drilled Alloy Wheels?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This latest post from Autopart UK explores where to find custom drilled alloy wheels for those looking to add the perfect finishing touch to a vehicle.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 <a title="alloy wheels" href="http://www.autopartuk.com/">alloy wheels</a> that we can supply for you.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Many of these <a title="custom wheels" href="http://www.autopartuk.com/about-us/">custom wheels</a> 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 <a title="driving experience" href="http://www.udrivecars.com/">driving experience</a> 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: 9px;">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.</span></em></p>
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		<title>Calculating Tyre Size for New Alloy Wheels</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This latest news post from Autopart UK explains the importance of ensuring you know the size of your tyres before investing in new alloy wheels for your car.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 <a title="alloy wheels" href="http://www.autopartuk.com/">alloy wheels</a> 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.</p>
<p>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 <a title="tyre calculator" href="http://www.autopartuk.com/tyre-calculator/">tyre calculator</a>. 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>From luxury classic motors to <a title="new cars Cambridge" href="http://www.westsrenault.co.uk/NewCars.aspx">new cars Cambridge</a>, utilising our tyre calculator is the smart choice for quality, accuracy and professionalism on every occasion.</p>
<p>If you would like to know more <strong>alloy wheels</strong>, search our website here at Autopart UK or get in touch directly today on 01268 560 126 for further information.</p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: 9px;">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.</span></em></p>
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		<title>Lenso Spec B and Spec C now in stock</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lenso Spec B and Spec C Video The Spec B is available in 17&#8243; only, the Spec C is available in 15&#8243; and 17&#8243;]]></description>
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<p>The Spec B is available in 17&#8243; only, the Spec C is available in 15&#8243; and 17&#8243;</p>
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		<title>Valenza Como new colours now in stock</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.<a href="http://www.autopartuk.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/como_mb.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-173" title="Valenza Como 22&quot; Matt Black" src="http://www.autopartuk.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/como_mb-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a></p>
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		<title>New Iphone/Ipad App launched</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 11:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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. </p>
<p>Try it out now go to the App Store and Search Lenso.</p>
<div id="attachment_169" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.autopartuk.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/iphone-app-image.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-169" title="Iphone app sample image" src="http://www.autopartuk.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/iphone-app-image-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This is a quick example</p></div>
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		<title>Alloy Wheels &#8211; Our own brand alloy wheels</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:44:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Autopart (Wheel &#38; 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 &#38; Tyre) Ltd has no equals. Autopart (Wheel &#38; Tyre) Ltd has gone from strength [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Autopart (Wheel &amp; Tyre) Ltd is as committed as ever to providing  only high-quality alloy wheels and by manufacturing their own brands, <strong>Axe </strong>and <strong>Devil</strong> they are able to do this. From conceptual design to final rim construction, Autopart (Wheel &amp; Tyre) Ltd has no equals.</p>
<p>Autopart (Wheel &amp; Tyre) Ltd has gone from strength to strength  and has now become an internationally-recognised manufacturer of  high-quality alloy wheels.</p>
<p><img title="Autoparts alloy wheel factory" src="http://www.autopartuk.com/images/library/Factory.gif" border="0" alt="Autopart's alloy wheel factory" hspace="10" align="right" /></p>
<p>Autopart&#8217;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&#8217;s most competitive markets reflects the company&#8217;s uncompromising  commitment to providing products and services of the highest quality.</p>
<p><img title="Autopart's alloy wheel manufacturing line" src="http://www.autopartuk.com/images/library/ProductionLine.gif" border="0" alt="Autopart's alloy wheel manufacturing line" hspace="10" align="left" /></p>
<p>Autopart (Wheel &amp; 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>To ensure the continued support and loyalty of its customers,  Autopart (Wheel &amp; Tyre) Ltd backs up all its alloy wheels products  with highly effective after-sales services. The company&#8217;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.</p>
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		<title>Alloy Wheels &#8211; Care and Cleaning</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.autopartuk.com/">Autopartuk.com</a> is a website  dedicated to alloy wheels and tyre packages. If you&#8217;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, <a href="http://www.autopartuk.com/">Autopartuk.com</a> offers a huge range of products. With over 50 years experience between  our staff in the alloy wheels industry, rest assured you&#8217;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</p>
<p>Seen a set of our alloy wheels in a magazine? Know our model or  design number? The “Search Wheels” box (above &amp; 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.</p>
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		<title>Alloy Wheels &#8211; Wheel Technology: Ref 275b</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[alloy wheels &#8211; Wheel Technology: Ref 275b A major factor in ensuring vehicle safety and refinement is wheel technology and aftermarket alloy wheel suppliers like Autopart (Wheel &#38; 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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>alloy wheels &#8211; Wheel Technology: Ref 275b</h2>
<p>A major factor in ensuring vehicle safety and refinement is wheel  technology and aftermarket alloy wheel suppliers like Autopart (Wheel  &amp; Tyre) Ltd to go great pains to ensure that their cast aluminum  alloy wheels are produced to the highest possible standards.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.autopartuk.com/">Autopartuk.com</a> is a website  dedicated to alloy wheels and tyre packages. If you&#8217;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, <a href="http://www.autopartuk.com/">Autopartuk.com</a> offers a huge range of products. With over 50 years experience between  our staff in the alloy wheels industry, rest assured you&#8217;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</p>
<p>Seen a set of our alloy wheels in a magazine? Know our model or  design number? The “Search Wheels” box (above &amp; 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.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[alloy wheels &#8211; 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&#215;100 meaning 4 bolt holes drilled through the centre of a 100mm circle. [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pitch Circle Diameter  (PCD)</span><br />
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&#215;100 meaning 4 bolt holes drilled through the centre  of a 100mm circle. Another common alloy wheel PCD is 5&#215;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&#8217;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.</p>
<p>Most European cars with 4 studs have a alloy wheel PCD of 100mm  (Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Honda  &amp; early BMW), Fords &amp; Peugeots  have a PCD of 108mm. Also consider  whether your car has metric or  imperial hubs. Real Minis &amp; MGs have a PCD of 4&#8243; which is pretty  close to 100mm  but not exact so you couldn&#8217;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.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Offset</span><br />
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.</p>
<p><em>Positive offset</em> 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.</p>
<p><em>Negative offset</em> is when the hub mounting surface is toward the  back or brake side of the alloy wheels centerline. &#8220;Deep dish&#8221; 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.</p>
<p>Offsets can be corrected by machining the alloy wheels or using an appropriate spacer. Please <a href="http://www.autopartuk.com/index.php?page=contact">contact us</a> for more details and pricing.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wheel Size</span><br />
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.<br />
Use our <a>tyre calculator</a> to show you what the percentage change in your speedo reading will be.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.autopartuk.com/">Autopartuk.com</a> is a website  dedicated to alloy wheels and tyre packages. If you&#8217;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, <a href="http://www.autopartuk.com/">Autopartuk.com</a> offers a huge range of products. With over 50 years experience between  our staff in the alloy wheels industry, rest assured you&#8217;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</p>
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