Ruedas GMC de Coches y Camiones

Information You Should Know About GMC Car and Truck Wheels

GMC rims come in thousands of styles, from five-lug Chevy rims to GMC Sierra rims. Knowing what you need will help you find it quickly during your search on eBay. Ensure you know what rims your GMC will need by reviewing a few of the most common questions.

Wheels are the parts of your vehicle that include the tire, the rim, and the wheel hub. Whether new or used, your GMC rims will likely be made from one of these following materials.

• Alloy: An alloy is a mix of metals, usually aluminum and magnesium in this case. Alloy rims are lightweight and can be plated with another metal for aesthetics.
• Steel: Steel rims are both durable and affordable, making them widely available. However, they are the heaviest of the options.
• Chrome: Chrome finishes can be applied to most rims, but the finish wears easily. A second backup set of rims can replace chrome-plated rims in bad weather.
• Novelty: Novelty rims, such as those that include spinners and patterns -- for example, snowflake rims -- can be custom designed for your vehicle or bought pre-made. These are made exclusively for visual appeal.

Lets look at the example of a GMC Denali. The steps you would take to find rims for your Denali would be:

• Know your measurements: Take measurements of your GMC Denalis rims and the size of its wheels so that you know what your truck currently uses.
• Think about your vehicles typical uses: Do you often drive on rough roads? Do you pay special mind to your trucks visual aesthetic?
• Select a material and style: Think about whether you want your rims to replace damaged rims, add visual aesthetic, or enhance your wheels performance.
• Select a size: Usually, manufacturers recommend increasing the wheel size by no more than two or three inches, so if your truck uses 20-inch GMC Denali wheels, then you could increase to GMC Denali 22-inch wheels. These GMC Denali wheels can respectively be increased to 24.
• Select and install your rims: Find the rims that suit your vehicles needs and install them.

Depending on your vehicles use, the size of your rims may or may not notably affect the ride. If the rims are too wide for your tires, it can put an unnecessary strain on your tires if the side walls are too narrow and result in a harder overall ride. Narrow rims, however, will cause uneven wear and can even result in tire damage. Properly sized rims, however, will not negatively affect your vehicle.