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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>The term [[custom wheel]] refers to the [[wheel]]s of a [[vehicle]] which have either been modified from the vehicle manufacturer&#039;s standard or have replaced the manufacturer&#039;s standard.<br /> <br /> ==Uses== <br /> Custom wheels are one of the most common ways in which [[automobile]] enthusiasts customize their vehicles. Competition-oriented enthusiasts typically switch to lighter, stronger, or larger wheels, while appearance-oriented enthusiasts more often choose larger and more visually distinctive wheels, inspired by those seen in hip-hop videos.<br /> <br /> The most-desirable characteristics of custom wheels vary with owner&#039;s goals:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> ! Activity<br /> ! Primary characteristics considered<br /> |-What What<br /> | [[Automobile racing]]<br /> | Weight<br /> |-<br /> | [[Drag racing]]<br /> | Width (for traction)<br /> |-<br /> | [[rally (sports)|Rally]]<br /> | Strength<br /> |-<br /> | [[Cruising (driving)|Street driving]]<br /> | Visual appeal, weight (gas mileage)<br /> |-<br /> | [[Touring car racing]] and [[autocross]]ing<br /> | Weight, width (less tire flex for better cornering performance)<br /> |-<br /> | Multi-purpose<br /> | Strength, visual appeal, weight, width, achieved by maintaining multiple sets of wheels<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Physics==<br /> At some point, the performance advantage of larger wheels and reduced-profile tires meets the performance disadvantage of increased inertia and increased unsprung weight. This point varies depending on the vehicle, style of wheel, and driving style; however, most vehicles do not see a performance increase when rims are more than two sizes larger than original-equipment specifications. Appearance-oriented enthusiasts may feel that decreased performance and an increased risk of road damage from the use of oversized rims is a worthwhile price to pay for the look they want.<br /> <br /> ==Theft==<br /> Newer aftermarket rims may be worth thousands of dollars. Owners use special [[lug nut]]s, called wheel locks, to secure them, although it renders the vehicle difficult to service, and there are doubts as to how well the locks thwart determined thieves.<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[(USARIM)]]<br /> * [[Dub (wheel)]]<br /> * [[DUB Magazine]]<br /> * [[Alloy wheel]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Automotive accessories]]<br /> [[Category:Vehicle modification]]<br /> [[Category:Wheels]]</div>

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