Great guys and great customer service : :I went to Addison Tyres to have a brand new set of alloys and tyres fitted to my astra. There advice and price was excellent and they were really helpful from the moment I walked in to post sale. Couldn’t of asked for better service from anyone and the alloys are amazing :D - tiggerz | Alloys |
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT PROVIDE A MAIL ORDER SERVICE. ALL WHEELS MUST BE COLLECTED FROM OUR WAREHOUSE.
We stock an extensive range of alloys for cars, vans & 4x4 vehicles. We deal direct with the manufacturers enabling us to offer you maximum discount prices. Our highly experienced staff can advise you on all aspects of choosing the correct size and specification for your vehicle. We have many years of experience so you know you're in safe hands. Our package prices include:
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FAQ’S I want bigger wheels. How big can I go?
That depends on your car and the amount of work you're prepared to put in. Generally, most cars will be able to handle an increase in wheel size of up to four inches, with no need for any modifications. However, this degree of upsizing should be coupled with a lower profile tyre, to make sure the overall radius of the wheel/tyre is the same as the car's original equipment specifications. This means that the car's overall gearing will be unchanged and the speedometer will still be accurate.
What options give the same rolling radius?
As a rough rule of thumb, the following combinations give approximately the same rolling radius for the overall wheel/tyre combination:
195/65R15 Rolling diameter 645mm
205/55R16 Rolling diameter 642mm
225/45R17 Rolling diameter 642mm
225/40R18 Rolling diameter 645mm
Should I go bigger on the size or the width?
Keeping the same width of the wheel and tyre package while increasing the diameter of the wheel, with an accompanying lower-profile tyre to compensate, means that the car will look better and you would see the benefits of lower profile tyres, in terms of grip and steering response. It also means that generally, since the overall wheel/tyre package is the same size as the original equipment, there wouldn't be any real problems with tyres hitting the wheelarches or changes in your car's handling.
What about if I want really big wheels?
Then you may need to look at modifying your wheel arches to prevent contact, particularly when turning the steering. You can usually get a bodyshop to either roll or cut the inner lip of the wheelarch away to give more clearance - rolling tends to keep inherent strength in the arch, while cutting tends to lose it.
How can I find out what size wheels fit my car?
Addison Tyres staff have many years of experience in alloy wheel sales, we use the latest up to date manufacturers guides to recommend you the correct wheel and tyre size that will be perfect for your car. What is the offset of a wheel?
The offset is the distance from the mounting face of the wheel, where it mounts against the wheel hub, and the centreline of the wheel's width. It will be expressed as a distance, usually in mm and called ET.
Why is offset important?
When a car is designed, the suspension is configured in a certain way, which uses wheels with a certain offset. If this offset changes, then the distance between the mounting face and the centre of the wheel changes and this can affect the handling of the car. One situation is tram-lining, where the car wanders, following imperfections in the road surface, rather than running straight. Another possible situation is torque steer, where the steering pulls from one side to the other under acceleration.
What is the PCD?
PCD stands for Pitch Circle Diameter and is a measure of the wheel stud/bolt hole locations. The PCD is a circle with its centre at the centre of the face of the wheel. The centres of the mounting holes are equally spaced around this circle. So for example, a 4x100mm PCD means four mounting holes, equally spaced around a 100mm diameter circle form the centre of the wheel.
What does a Spigot Ring do?
This is a plastic ring that sits inside the alloy wheel, locating it centrally on the car's wheel hub. The spigot doesn't form part of the mechanical join between the car and the wheel, that's done by the wheel nuts/studs. The Spigot simply makes sure that the wheel is located centrally on the hub. If it wasn't, the wheel nuts/studs would have to centre the wheel and if the wheel wasn't perfectly central on the hub, there could be possible vibration and balance problems.
If I've fitted new wheels and tyres, what pressure should I run?
The general rule is to keep running the same pressure as the manufacturer recommends for the original equipment, as it's this which supports the weight of the car.
What's the warranty on Alloy wheels? All our range of wheels have a 12 month warranty on the structure of the wheel, most of the wheels also have a 12 month warranty on the coating or paint finish. Some manufacturers only give a six month warranty on polished wheels, we can confirm all warranty questions when you enquire for a quote.We can not offer a warranty on wear and tear or accidental damage that occurs through normal use.
We can also supply other brands of alloys, please contact us with your requirements. We stock a wide range of quality security locking nuts and bolts for all vehicles.
Addison Tyres Ltd are approved dealers for ‘Muk Off’ for the West Midlands Area
Muk Off Race Kit
Race Cleaning Kit A great way to keep your cleaning equipment in one handy bag. Muc-Off makes life easy, regardless of the weather conditions or time of the year and cares for your wheels finish The Microcell Sponge and Brake Dust Scrubber with its foam scrub head take extra care around the tight areas. Finish off by applying Silica Wheel Seal & Tyre Dressing which is formulated to build up a lasting silicon protection for your wheels and tyre walls with each use. Muk Off Race kit - Superb starter kit for Routine Cleaning and Protection Muc-Off Biodegradable Wheel Cleaner
New Muc-Off wheel cleaner is a break through formula. It is solvent free, alkaline based and completely biodegradable. It cuts through road grime, brake dust and dirt deposits quickly and safely. Muc-Off cares for your wheels. It won't break down your rim's clear coat finish as acid based cleaners will do. If Muc-Off Biodegradable Wheel Cleaner - All over Wheel Cleaner, which cuts through grime while protecting your tyre's finish Silica Wheel Seal
Silica Wheel Seal Silica Wheel Seal and Tyre Dressing is formulated to build up a lasting silicon protection for your wheels and tyre walls with each use. This barrier will help to stop brake dust eating into your wheels clear coat, which over time will damage your alloys finish, not to mention Silica makes wheel cleaning far easier! Silica can also be used to protect and enhance plastics and vinyl's. New advanced 'Silica' protects wheels from harmful brake dust. Preserves the 'new look' of your wheels and restores satin finish to tyre walls. Leaves wheels with a sparkling barrier, restores new look to vinyl and plastics. Watch water bead off treated areas! Miracle Shine
Miracle Shine Polish Muc-Off Miracle Shine is the ultimate high quality polish and protectant. It's been specifically engineered to provide a deep luxurious shine that will endure the elements and keep your bodywork looking like it's just rolled off the showroom floor! Our unique formula contains a fusion of 3 separate waxes and a number of highly advanced ingredients that combine to produce a superior protective treatment. It's also amazingly easy to apply/buff off leaving a shine that has to be seen to be believed! Addison Tyres Ltd supply cheap alloys for the following areas in the West Midlands, Dudley, Sedgley, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Walsall, Bilston, Sandwell, Darlaston, Kingswinford, Oldbury, Birmingham, Tipton, Cradley Heath, Old Hill, Netherton, Brierley Hill.
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