Custom Wheels

Unleashing Style and Performance: Exploring the World of Custom Wheels

When it's time for new wheels, you can choose original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or custom wheels, also known as aftermarket wheels. Your options are limited with OEM replacements, but if you go custom, you can choose personalized wheels with unique wheel designs. 

Our tire experts at Future Tire and Automotive will take the time to sit down and discuss your options. After all, your new custom wheels aren't just about enhancing vehicle appearance. They can also improve your vehicle's performance.

Custom Wheels Designs and Styles

You can make subtle changes to your wheels just to be different, or you can go further with customization options that turn heads. Custom wheels can help achieve a classic or modern look and come in several wheel finishes, such as painted colors, chrome, brushed aluminum, or matte black. You can also choose intricate patterns for your wheels and spoke arrangements that really stand out. 

Customizing your wheels is an investment, and professional advice from the wheel experts at Future Tire and Automotive can help you decide exactly what you want. We may even show you options you didn’t know were out there but are exactly what you’re looking for.

Material Choices for Custom Wheels

Choosing the material for your custom wheels involves a balance of looks, strength, weight, and price. Some choices include:

• Steel wheels are great when you're on a budget and need your custom wheels to last.
• Lightweight alloy wheels are popular and offer strength and style.
• Carbon fiber wheels are an extreme performance option. They offer half the weight with three times the strength of aluminum.

Our wheel experts at Future Tire and Automotive will help you choose the right materials for your wheels to optimize performance while staying on budget.

Custom Wheels Sizes and Fitment

There are several size options for custom wheels, but it's not just about choosing the correct diameter and width. Other essential aspects of wheel fitment include the bolt pattern and offset. Bolt patterns are two numbers that describe how many lugs there are and the distance between them. A common bolt pattern is 5 x 4.5" (114.3mm).

Offset is the distance between the wheel's center and the hub-mounting surface. A positive offset indicates that the wheel and tire tuck further into the wheel well. Zero offset means the mounting surface is even with the center of the wheel. A negative offset indicates the wheel sticks out farther from the wheel well. 

A custom wheel expert at Future Tire and Automotive can help you choose the right size and fitment of custom wheels to help prevent problems, such as rubbing against fenders or affecting brake performance.

Performance Benefits of Custom Wheels

Custom wheels don't just look good. They can also enhance performance. Replacing steel wheels with lightweight alloys can improve handling, acceleration, and braking. You can choose wheels that accommodate larger brake systems for added stopping power.

There are custom racing wheels with optimized aerodynamics and reduced rotational mass for high-performance driving. These wheels are designed for speed on a track but don't offer the durability needed for everyday driving.

Installation and Maintenance of Custom Wheels

Vehicle customization, including installing new wheels, is a job for professionals. There are manufacturer guidelines and torque specifications for custom wheels that you should not attempt to meet on your own. Professionals have the tools and knowledge to ensure proper fitment and balance. 

Professionals should also take care of the maintenance. Custom wheels are an investment that deserves care, such as cleaning, polishing, and checking for damage. Professionals can keep your custom wheels in top condition and prolong their lifespan.

Visit Future Tire and Automotive for Custom Wheels Options and Installation

To explore custom wheel options and for installation of custom wheels, visit Future Tire and Automotive. We have been in business since 1976, proudly serving the Holbrook, Lakeside, Pinetop, and Show Low, AZ area. Our customers are our neighbors, so we offer exceptional customer service and look forward to seeing folks roll proudly down the road on their new custom wheels. 

Contact us, fill out our online request for an appointment, or visit us. We will work with your schedule to get you back on the road in style as soon as possible.