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Buying Guide
Wheels
At Espino Tire and Wheel, we stock a wide selection of wheels for customers in San Antonio, McAllen, Austin, and the surrounding areas.
Before you start shopping for a new set of wheels, use our buying guide below and consider the advantages and disadvantages of different wheel materials in order to find the best wheel to suit your needs. If you have any questions during your research, simply contact us online.
Espino Tire and Wheel's Wheel Buying Guide
- Alloy Wheels
are light wheels with improved performance characteristics. These light wheels increase cornering and steering precision, and decrease road feedback for a better braking response.
- Steel Wheels
are heavier wheels that provide vehicles with a low sense of gravity. Steel wheels are perfect for harsh road conditions in the snow or off-road over rugged terrain but lack other performance capabilities because of the added weight.
- Chrome
is an aesthetically pleasing finish applied to both the alloy and steel wheels. Chrome is sought by drivers concerned with cosmetic appearance. While chrome wheels are known for their metallic mirrored shine, durability, and strength, they require regular attention and cleaning to maintain their visual appeal.
Wheels & Rims: The Manufacturing Process
- Cast Wheels:
Aluminum wheels are manufactured through a process of pouring molten aluminum into a mold. The shape of the wheel is formed through the process of gravity or pressure casting.
- Machined Wheels:
The machining process combines casting, heating, spinning, and precise pressurization to fill a mold with molten aluminum and shape the wheel.
- Forged Wheels:
The forging process takes a solid piece of aluminum and molds the wheel through high heat and extreme pressure. The result is a light, dense, and strong wheel.
