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Tire and Wheel Packages

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Buying wheels and tires in packages can save the driver a lot of money, and can make the installation process much easier. 
Tire and wheel packages are a set of tires already mounted on a set of wheels. The tires are balanced when they are mounted, saving the driver a step in the process of installing them.

The packages will not only include the tires and the wheels, but also the caps, lug nuts, and valve stems. The packages can be standard tires, racing tires, or even winter or snow tires. Buying a package for the summer and the winter makes for an easy transition among the seasons for the vehicle. Just make sure to rotate the tires every oil change so that they wear evenly.

Tire and wheel packages make it easy to find the right wheels for a vehicle. Usually dealers will just need to know the year and make of the vehicle. Occasionally they will need the tire size.

Tire sizes are listed on the side of a tire and consist of a three number ratio. The format that is used is a WWW/AAXDD format. The WWW stands for the tire’s width expressed in millimeters. AA is the aspect ratio of the tire, this the tire’s height expressed as a percentage of the width. The X is a letter indicating the method of the tire’s construction, and the DD is the diameter of the wheel that the tire should be mounted on, in inches. After providing the vehicle information the driver will just need to decide which look they want their vehicle to have.

Sports cars look great with a five spoke design wheel. Low riders can maintain their classic look with a set of wire spoke wheels. SUV’s stand out with large, flashy wheels such as the nine spoke design or a split spoke style.

The finish is also mostly a matter of personal preference. Alloy wheels are a nice upgrade to even the most basic rides, while chrome adds a shine that turns heads. Powder coated stainless steel wheels in black or another body color are a unique alternative to traditional wheels. Black chrome looks smoky and mysterious while still maintaining a wet shine.

If the tire and wheel package is purchased online check on shipping. Shipping costs can be very expensive but a lot of online dealers offer free shipping. Make sure the parcel is protected or insured against damage that may occur during shipping. Some dealers have both online and physical stores, these stores may have great online deals which the consumer can take advantage of and then pick the wheels up at a local store, avoiding shipping costs all together.

Purchasing a tire and wheel package is smart not only because of the discounts the driver receives, but it also eliminates the hassle of having to mount and balance the tires. The only installation needed is just the wheels which can be done with just a little instruction. Wheel and tire packages take the guess work out of finding the right size tire for the wheel. If the driver is new to vehicle upgrades packages will introduce him to the joys of investing in his vehicle.