SUV and truck owners (and there are some seriously lifted ones out there) want wheel or rim style, performance, and fashion just as much as automobile owners probably do. The difference is that an SUV or truck’s rollers also have to be able to meet the demands placed upon them when they’re off-road or hitting the trails. KMC Wheel Company has a special lineup that can help, so make your truck king with XD Series Rims.
From big-to-small. XD Series wheels and rims come in a variety of sizes, from 15 inches all the way up to 24 inches. They also vary in the number of lugs needed and in the bolt-on pattern required. Some are for a straight-up looking street SUV, and some are for a raised or lifted truck. There are even some for “dualie” trucks that have four rear wheels.
Any difference? Wheels and rims, in reality, have almost no differences between them. It’s true that truck wheels have a few technical characteristics, sometimes, that can differentiate a rim from a wheel, but that’s about it. Overall, it’s more a matter of personal preference when you call one of these units a wheel or a rim. For the most part, you hear the word “rim” from vehicle custom tuner enthusiasts who wouldn’t be caught dead calling their rolling stock anything but rims.
Steel for years. In the old days, the only metal suitable for use on an SUV or truck was steel. It had the advantage of being rugged, durable and relatively inexpensive to make and maintain, as it was pretty resistant to rust buildup. But it was a bit heavy, though that’s not as important in truck wheels and rims as it is on automobile wheels or rims.
Aluminum moved up. After some time, wheel and rim makers began to realize that aluminum metal alloy could be a fine substitute, especially when it came to fashioning a memorable look, full of fine colors and longevity at least equal to old-style steel. Plus, aluminum Rims can be lighter, though (again) that’s not too much of a consideration to the average SUV or truck owner.
Get a grip. A truck or SUV wheel is a purpose-built thing. And they all come with a set of lugs, the number of which is dependent upon the size and purpose of the wheel. XD Series models can range from 15 inch/5 lugs all the way up to 24 inch/8 lugs. Which model you choose depends on the SUV or truck you own and what you intend to do with it.
Look good while looking muddy. The KMC Wheel Company’s XD Series lineup can make even the muddiest and dirtiest of off-road vehicles give off a bit of style and rugged good looks. And lifted or raised trucks benefit even more, due to the specific models offered for use on those high-riding machines. And dualie owners out there won’t feel left out, either, considering a few of the good-looking wheels and rims XD has made available for their trucks.
Summing it up. High fashion and style can be just as important to SUV and truck owners as it is to the urban street tuner market. XD Series Wheels seek to fill a need by truck owners for Rims to not only work well but to look good while doing it For more information, check out http://www.hubcap-tire-wheels.com.
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