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,
How to Install and Break In a New Set of Wheels (the Actual Right Way)
The hard part is over, right? After much hand-wringing about fitment and flip-flopping between styles, you’ve finally selected a new set of wheels for your ride. Now all you have to do is slap ’em on your vehicle, tighten them up, and you’re ready to roll. Well — sort of. While installing a set of new
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
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
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.
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
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
Roller Math: How to Fit Plus-Size Wheels and Tires on Your Vehicle
Living large is the American way, and that even goes for the wheels and tires on our hot rodded cars and trucks. There was a time not long ago when a 16- or 17-inch wheel and tire combination was huge. Now, 18- to 20-inch wheels have joined in the hot rod party. There is plenty of debate
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
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




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