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STEEL vs ALLOY Wheels ~ Which is stronger?

Steel vs Alloy Wheels ~ Which is stronger?

October 24, 2018 Roadkill Customs

The Hydraulic Press Channel put both steel and aluminum alloy wheels into a 150-ton press and crush them to find out which one is stronger. [More…]

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Wheels: Measure Twice, Buy Once

June 7, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Learn The Right Way To Measure for Wheel Size Before You Place An Order: Bolt Pattern, Wheel Width, Backspacing… [More…]

How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome

How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome

May 6, 2018 Roadkill Customs

How to remove years of oxidation and corrosion on aluminum Mag wheels the quick and easy way using a Mag Wheel Restoration Kit. [More…]

Wheel Tire and Fender Fitment

Wheel, Tire and Fender Fitment Calculator

January 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Wheel and Tire Technical Information – Calculate Wheel Fitment, Tire Stretch and Rolling Radius. Includes Speedometer Error Calculator. Play with specs, try different settings and combinations, compare results… [More…]

Portawalls - Firestone Style White Wall Tire Inserts

How To Install Portawall White Wall Tire Inserts

January 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Portawalls make a great accessory for your custom car, truck, or motorcycle and the whitewall inserts are available in various sizes. [More…]

Do It Yourself Wide Whitewalls

Do It Yourself Wide Whitewall Tires

September 21, 2017 Roadkill Customs

Using a grinder and flapper wheel to work through the outer layer of a tire to expose the illustrious whitewall layer – Be careful… [More…]

How to Measure Wheel Back Spacing

How To Measure Wheel Back Spacing / Offset

July 13, 2017 Roadkill Customs

Be sure you have proper wheel clearance for your specific car before purchasing new wheels, wheel spacers, and wheel adapters. [More…]

The Importance of Torquing Lug Nuts / Lug Bolts

How To Properly Torque Wheel Lug Nuts/Lug Bolts

June 15, 2017 Roadkill Customs

Torquing lug nuts to the right torque and in the correct torque sequence is critical. Learn how to properly torque lug nut/lug bolts here. [More…]

Spike Lug Nuts

Spike Lug Nuts

February 4, 2017 Roadkill Customs

Spike Lug Nuts are a great accessory for your Custom Car, Truck, Hot Rod, Harley Davidson or Custom Motorcycle… [More…]

How To Read a Tire Sidewall ~ DOT Tire Numbering System

Tire Size? How To Read a Tire Sidewall and What it All Means

July 30, 2016 Roadkill Customs

The side of your tire, or tire sidewall, contains everything you need to know about your tire size, rating, and manufacturer. [More…]

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