What is a Rim?
The rim is a cylindrical wheel outer edge holding the tire on the wheel. The main function of the rim is supporting and sealing the tire to the wheel.
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How long do rims last?
You can expect a standard set of rims to last you approximately 10 years. However, they can wear out sooner due to excess damage from impacts or scraping, underinflated tires, and corrosion. When they wear out, you’ll experience excess vibrations in the steering wheel, wheel alignment issues, and other problems.
Do rims crack easily?
Like a bent wheel, if the tire cannot absorb the impact, your rim will take the force and form a crack. Although wheels are strong, they are primarily designed to be lightweight, and the alloys used in some wheels are susceptible to cracking or fracturing.
Do rims make your car slower?
When it comes to car speed, wheel size has two major impacts. Larger wheels increase the weight or the load of the vehicle and reduce acceleration.
It is important to note that bigger wheels mean you can reach a higher top speed, but the time you take to get that higher speed could be significantly longer.