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3 Things You Need to Know About Installing Aftermarket Rims

Tyres are a crucial part of everyday driving. Tyres affect factors like a comfortable ride, brakes, road noises, and many more. Do you still have your old, standard  STI wheels ? You can install aftermarket rims to upgrade your wheels and give them a different look. Here are three things that you need to know about installing aftermarket rims. 1.      Check the correct wheel size. When you upgrade your  WRX wheels , make sure the new wheels have the same diameter as the old ones. If you get new wheels with different diameters, you can face problems like incorrect speedometer readings, reduced performance, and altered gear ratios. Furthermore, if traction control and ABS are compromised, wheels of varying diameters might make your vehicle less safe. So, it is not a great idea to change the diameter of the wheels. 2.      Check the rim size. Apart from changing diameter, some people also tend to buy larger wheels with a thinner tire, which keeps the total wheel size the same. It