wheels

Parts Bin: Weld GT-S Series Wheels

From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals which can help get your next project on track.    Weld GT-S Series Wheels Weld has launched a new line of premium wheels with a distinctly sports car feel. Specifically designed for Pro Touring rides, ultra high performance muscle cars,

[ Read More ]

Parts Bin: New Wheels, Gauges & Engine Packages

From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: U.S. Wheel Stealth Crawler Wheels in Camo Green and Desert Sand Who says off-road wheels have to be

[ Read More ]

Buyer’s Guide: Our 10 Favorite Cragar SS Wheels

Cragar SS wheels are classics. They’ve been around as long as the American muscle car itself, and the forward-thinking designers at Cragar have continued to roll out new flavors of the venerable SS over the past 50-plus years. Whether you’re into American muscle, classic street rods, or trucks, there is a set of Cragar SS wheels

[ Read More ]

How to Measure for Custom Wheel and Tire Sizes

Whether your vehicle is custom or stock, your wheels and tires are going to be a huge influence on how it looks. Watch this latest Summit Racing Quick Flicks video and learn how to properly measure for custom wheel and tire sizes.

[ Read More ]

Measuring Wheel Bolt Pattern & Types of Lug Nuts

The second in our series of Wheel/Tire videos, this one covers the importance of wheel bolt pattern and provides a basic overview of the main types of lug nuts: conical-style and shank-style lug nuts. It also gives you an example of how to measure bolt pattern on one of the most common wheel configurations. You can learn how to

[ Read More ]

How to Measure Wheel Bolt Pattern and Backspacing

Aftermarket wheels are easily among the most popular vehicle upgrades. Available in a seemingly endless amount of designs, finishes, and sizes, wheels can change the entire look of a car or truck and can even effect performance, depending on their weight. Although appearance, weight, and construction are important factors in choosing the right wheels, none

[ Read More ]

Mailbag: Calculating Compression Ratio and Building LT1 Power

Got questions? We’ve got the answers—Mondays when the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking compression ratio and LT1 power. From: John Oltman, Jr. • Metamora, IL Q: I’m rebuilding a 327 to drop into my 1948 Jeep CJ2A. I’ve bored the engine .030 inches over and equipped it with

[ Read More ]

Wheel Offsets 101: The Basics of Wheel Offsets

[portfolio_slideshow id=4984] Should you go with the powdercoated or chrome-plated wheels? How about a sporty five-spoke wheel…or maybe the classic smoothie look? Yes, style and finish are important considerations when choosing a new set of rims, but bolt pattern, backspacing, and offset are absolutely crucial. Outside of the physical size of the wheel, these are

[ Read More ]