Are alloy wheels also suitable for winter?

Until recently, the winter season for the automotive industry was associated with steel rims, and alloy wheels were a privilege reserved for a few. Fortunately, this stereotype is slowly fading away, and aluminum rims decorating cars are becoming more and more common in winter.

Steel rims can corrode after one season. The main factor is salt and substances used to defrost bituminous surfaces. Then there is a need to purchase hubcaps or repaint them. The price difference, often the main reason why we do not choose alloy wheels, is melting away.

Rims, after multiple painting , are finally secured with a layer of colorless varnish, which protects the aluminum against external environmental factors, including oxidation.

The question is what about the ubiquitous salt on our roads and how to protect ourselves against paint damage?

Alloy wheels for a car are the same as shoes for a man.

Care with appropriate protective agents and, most importantly, regular washing. Can't be allowed to long-term soiling. This is essential to enjoy your rims for many years. Rims with more spokes may be more difficult to clean. A simple design works best in the winter season.

  
Rims with polished or chrome elements are more susceptible to damage to the paint coating. Its contact with salt will cause the rim to appear after one winter season will need renovation. It is not recommended to use them in winter.

 
 We can enjoy alloy wheels both in summer and winter. When choosing the right model, it is good to be guided by functionality, and the above-mentioned tips may be helpful in choosing rims for many cold winter seasons. Aluminum rims will serve us much longer than steel rims, and will significantly improve the appearance of the car.

author: ladnefelgi.pl