Wheels
“The Perfect Wheelset for Every Adventure.”
We stock a wide selection of truck wheels and car wheels for customers at Affordable Tires. Our services cover St. Paul, Lac la Biche, Elk Point, Bonnyville, Mallaig, the Lakeland, and surrounding areas in Alberta.
Before you start shopping for a new set of wheels for your auto vehicle in Alberta, use our wheel buying guide below, and consider the advantages and disadvantages of different wheel materials to find the best wheel to suit your needs. If you have any questions during your research, contact us online.
Mallaig Tire’s Wheel Buying Guide
- Alloy Wheels are light wheels with improved performance characteristics. These lightweight wheels enhance cornering and steering precision while reducing road feedback for improved braking response.
- Steel Wheels are heavier wheels that provide vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Furthermore, Steel wheels are perfect for harsh road conditions, such as snow or off-road over rugged terrain, but they lack other performance capabilities due to the added weight.
- Chrome is an aesthetically pleasing finish applied to both alloy and steel wheels. Chrome wheels are sought by drivers concerned with cosmetic appearance. While chrome wheels are known for their metallic mirrored shine, durability, and strength, they require regular attention and cleaning to maintain their visual appeal.
Wheels & Rims: The Manufacturing Process
- Cast Wheels: Aluminum wheels are manufactured through a process of pouring molten aluminum into a mold. The shape of the wheel is formed through a process of gravity or pressure casting.
- Machined Wheels: The machining process combines casting, heating, spinning, and precise pressurization to fill a mold with molten aluminum and shape the wheel.
- Forged Wheels: The forging process takes a solid piece of aluminum and molds the wheel through high heat and extreme pressure. Therefore, the result is a light, dense, and strong wheel.
The right set of wheels for your auto vehicle depends on vehicle characteristics and desired ride quality. When choosing auto wheels for your car, truck, or SUV, consider the following:
- Size: Various wheel sizes and weights hold different performance characteristics. If you plan on upgrading your current wheel size, consider the maximum wheel size allowance on your vehicle.
- Weight: Wheel weight impacts vehicle performance. Heavier wheels increase braking distance and reduce handling, while lighter wheels improve maneuverability and braking performance.
- Terrain: Where do you drive most often? Wheels should be selected based on their primary function.
Contact us with your questions or concerns, as every customer has different criteria for buying wheels. Additionally, our service staff in Alberta are wheel and rim experts who stay on the cutting edge of wheel style, configuration, and performance.