Dec
12
Gift Ideas For The Car Fanatic In Your Life
Filed Under General
The holiday season is just round the corner, and if you’re considering a gift to get on your teenager’s good side, then you need to study this tutorial about car accessories. All you need is to know the lingo and to pay attention when they speak, you should be able to work out what to slide under the Christmas tree this year.
Lately, it’s all about the wheels – the all important connection between the car and the tires. Some flash big honkin’ shiney chrome lug nuts while some go for custom aftermarket center caps for rims. Alternatively they can go for spinners and pretend that they are a rap star like 50 Cent. LED lights are being seen more and more on the streets after dark. It’s eye catching to say the least.
Some Terms You Should Know:
- Spinners are bolted onto your rims and spin on bearings, giving the wheels the visual impact of unexpected movement. The unexpected movement is because the spinners are independent of the rims so they can move even when the car is stopped, energized by the law of momentum, sliding along on their bearings with little resistance from the wheel itself.
- The center caps on the rims when you buy the automobile are called factory center caps. To make your rims more appealing, you can buy high-style chrome center caps that will set your car apart.
- The new center caps can be put in place when you upgrade your rims and tires. The caps cover the center of the rim and can have all manner of designs – domestic or foreign logos, even a concept design. A way to score some bargain center caps for rims is to check your local salvage yard. Don’t forget the web; there are plenty of suppliers who would be glad to help you find the perfect set of caps.
- Aftermarket rims are cosmetic wheel accessories to add style and individuality to your vehicle. Aftermarket rims come with center caps but you can obtain a set of unique center caps to really make them stand out.
- A hub cap, on the other hand, is a wheel cover that protects the lug nuts and covers virtually the entire wheel rim.
- LEDs are another option to add to rims. The LEDs emit a glowing light and are powered by small long-life batteries.
- Wheel spacers give extra width to the wheels and tires, shifting them out closer the fenders. You get an aggressive look and improved handling, too.
