The term "rims" is often misunderstood and sometimes used interchangeably with the word, "wheels." In truth, rims are the outer portion of the wheel that pushes up against the tire. Rims serve an ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

Hopefully last month's look at the stone basics of tires helped shed some light on the four things you may abuse the most on your truck. This month we turn our attention to wheels, rims, hoops, ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story. Plenty of engineering horsepower has gone into fixing potholes, yet few solutions have genuinely resolved the issue. Steel wheels have long been ...

Alloy wheels are made primarily from aluminum or a combination of aluminum with other metals like magnesium, nickel, or silicon. Aluminum offers a lightweight and strong foundation, while the ...