F250 Wheels 101 – Buying the Right Wheels for Your Truck

by | Oct 14, 2014 | Automobile

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Do you enjoy going on off-roading trips? Perhaps you like to give off a bold, daring look by driving a monster-type truck? Whatever your reasons for driving a Ford Super Duty Truck, you may have thought about turning more heads when cruising by enhancing its appearance with F250 wheels. These powerful pick-ups are designed to move smoothly over most types of terrain, therefore it’s imperative that you spend money on the right wheels if you want to get the best fuel economy and riding experience.

 

Steel Wheels

 

The most popular metal of choice for F250 wheels is heavy duty steel, because when faced with extreme conditions it is not likely to corrode. What’s more, it will not dent or warp easily, therefore will maintain its condition and appearance for some time. Combine this with the fact that steel wheels are affordable and can withstand extensive punishment and it’s clear why so many truck drivers choose these wheels. Wheels like this are inexpensive to manufacture and their design is very symmetrical, because structural integrity is improved through the consistent stamped construction.

 

If you want both beauty and strength, steel wheels are a worthwhile choice. Not brittle in any way, they have superior strength when compared to other wheels. Some other reasons to spend money on steel wheels include:

 

  • Low chance of breaking during impact
  • Reduced vehicle wobbling
  • Resistant to sand and dirt corrosion
  • Won’t become damaged by brake depletion

Cast Alloy Wheels

 

Better metal flexibility is allowed when cast alloy wheels are being manufactured, because these F250 wheels are created with low-pressure casting. The alloy wheels have a long-lasting shine and are resistant to rust. You can expect your vehicle to handle better around corners and when travelling at fast speeds, due to the fact that they have lightweight composition. Speed-tuned cars and trucks will normally be fitted with wheels of this kind, because they have a rust-resistant shine.

 

Despite the fact that aluminium is stronger than cast alloy, it will not maintain its shape as well. Cast alloy is rigid and could have a positive effect on the car’s performance. Added benefits of cast alloy wheels include:

 

  • Cast wheels cool down quicker than steel wheels
  • Easy to clean
  • They have a porous metal compound
  • Better metallurgic creativity

The big tyre selection at Canterbury Tyre & Mag Supermart makes the business stand out from competitors. Call 03 9720 4933 to find out what F520 wheels, tyres and accessories are available.

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