Alloy Wheels

At Central Tyre Serive we have a quality range of alloy wheels for you to choose from. TSW and Wolfrace are among the brands we stock.

What is an Alloy Wheel?

Until recently, the wheels fitted by most manufacturers to their every-day cars have been "steel wheels". Steel wheels are more resilient to damage, and are considerably cheaper to fit. Unfortunately they are almost always heavier, less attractive and smaller in both diameter and width than alloy wheels.

The term 'alloy wheels' is usually given to wheels 'cast' from a mixture of aluminum which is light in weight and great at dissipating heat and small amounts of more rigid metals whose presence in the 'mix' provides rigidity and helps prevent cracks propagating.

What are the Beneifts of Fitting Alloy Wheels to my Car?

In general, alloy wheels are lighter, more attractive, and better at dissipating brake heat than their steel counterparts. Fitting alloy wheels normally reduces your car's unsprung weight - in layman's terms this means a reduction in rotating mass at the ends of your suspension components, giving you improved steering feel and greater braking response.

Contact us on 028 9023 8508 to discuss your preference or call into our centre to talk to one of the team.