Modification have not finished yet while the alloy wheels not changed. The more thin wall tires, the bigger alloy wheels, higher prestige.
This trend began to depart from the race that is quickly transmitted to the modification spaces. In the circuit, large alloy wheels with tire walls thin (low profile) and the tread width is very beneficial because car drivers become more agile and responsive on the corner.
Moreover, hardly changed the tire diameter, so no longer need to adjust the speedometer and odometer. Large wheels also appear to appear sporty and masculine. No doubt, the main factor driving this is the proliferation of this trend the community.
Changing the default factory alloy wheels (OE / original equipment) with a larger diameter is known as plus-sizing. In these terms then known repertoire of plus-one, meaning that adding one inch diameter alloy wheels from OE. Examples from a 16-inch 15-inch. Similarly plus-two, add two inches, from 15 inch to 17 inch, and so on.
Apparently according to Consumer Reports testing, consumer protection agency in the USA, plus-one proved to yield the greatest benefits in terms of Performance. Plus-two and so on just gives a little extra traction while driving comfort, hydroplaning resistance and traction dropped. Price to pay is also more expensive. So bigger is not always more profitable. Plus-sizing is not recommended for SUVs unless indeed an option from the manufacturer.
Therefore, if you’re satisfied with the handling and comfort driving your car, it would suggest to forget the plus-sizing. Faithful only with OE.
Risk Plus Sizing
If not, start by considering the risk. Tires with big wheels and low profile responsive ride on the road was smooth. Conversely hollow road / rough, the tire is not perfectly capable of damping. Driving so uncomfortable. Therefore the streets in this country still have to ‘understandable’, the most wise if plus-sizing, not too far from the OE tire size.
Not only eroded the level of driving comfort, plus sizing excess (plus two / three or more) also threaten the safety wheels. Consumer Reports Tests at plus-three plus two and end up with damage to wheels and tires.
Choosing Velg
If you know the risks, and remain ‘unwilling’ with OE tires, it was time to visit the tire store / modifier. They will offer wheels and tires that fit on OE tires. As a rule, the addition of 1-inch diameter alloy wheels, in the match by lowering the tire wall thickness of between 50-10 percent and the addition of the tire tread width of 10 millimeters. Make sure also speed rating and load rating of the new tires should be higher than the original tires. Please note, plus sizing tire diameters are always changing overalls. It is difficult to exactly match the OE. This will affect many things including the speedometer.
Check also the wheels are in the drill. Most wheels are made of aluminum or a mixture of aluminum and steel. The problem is their quality varies considerably. To check, start by asking how the wheels were made. Alloy forgings (forged wheel) the most powerful and most expensive. Pressure cast wheels are also sufficient, in addition to a stronger alloy wheels are also lighter than the print (cast wheel). This last alloy is made by flowing molten metal into molds.
After that check also his bolt pattern, does not fit with those of your car. So forget about the wheel-pit yearning heart that holes not match. Sellers may offer some kind of adapter that can outsmart the holes that do not fit this. Be careful, this second solution because this adapter will increase the tension in the bolts may loose when driving. Make sure the tires have offset the after-specification cars. Tire tread also peered stretchy whether grind liang ban.
Choosing modifier
Now check modifier that will change the tire. Choose which specialize in plus-sizing. Choosing an incompetent shop tire and wheel damage risk.
Make sure the warranty if not satisfied or no damage as the tire grinding wheel or speedometer screw hole.
Workshop is also equipped with a wheel aligned to prevent early tire wear. Similarly, the ability to adjust suspension system that must adapt to new legs
Water coolant is not replaced for a long time, the color of water in the reservoir will change from translucent green to brown and slightly turbid. What’s up? Her answers.
Engine coolant is not good used condition and began to cause rust in the coolant system. The solution must be drained and replaced with new ones. If allowed, the rust will spread to the cooling system and engine, the cost of the repairs made perforated bags.
Workshops are usually recommended engine coolant should be replaced every 2-3 years, although some are able to five years. Engine coolant is a mixture of water danethylene glycol. These chemicals are functioning so that coolant does not freeze, preventing the boiling water (boiling point reached 130 C) so as not to overheat quickly, and with other additives to prevent rust.
Engine coolant must also match the raw materials were highly diverse cooling systems, plus be able to transfer heat efficiently, prevent corrosion and provide lubrication to water pump baffle-insulator. When conditions are good, the color green.
Engine cooling system is built from a series of complex components and materials. Aluminum, cast iron, steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, rubber and plastics, is a constituent.
When two different types of metals contact with each other through the intermediary fluid will behave like battery acid, an electron-proton exchange. This is what triggers metal corrosion. Replacing the engine coolant on a regular basis to prevent excessive formation of acid in the engine cooling system while helping to reduce corrosion.
Ethylene glycol is a toxic chemical compounds. Just a little swallowed, can kill pets. Therefore suggested to replace the engine coolant in the workshop. Workshops will remove the old engine coolant, clean the engine cooling system and fill the new coolant.
In developed countries, many workshops have engine coolant recycling system. In this system, water is separated and channeled out, while its chemical compounds reprocessed.
Routine maintenance becomes an easy way to treat the cooling system. The simplest way, check the height of the liquid with a view of the tank. If less than the minimum limit, add a little water to exceed the minimum limit. Few months, attention radioator rubber cap. If damaged, replace it just take cheap investment for an expensive machine.
For the users of motor vehicles, the brake function is essential and not negotiable. Brakes are the most important safety component for the needs of motorists. For that, the condition of the brakes must always work perfectly, so that we avoid the incident “brake relieved” that eventually makes disastrous. Maintaining and improving the brakes are actually more modest than the engine or electrical system. There are several things that need to be taken by the driver to brake the car working properly:
- Brake shoe or brake.
To know the condition of the brake lining can be done by running the car at low speed while pressing the brake pedal and a half. Open the window and pay close attention friction voice. Both cars use the system disc brakes (disc) or drums will be issued a metal scraping sound when the brake has been exhausted. When that happens, replace the brake immediately with new products that manufacturers are encouraged to get maximum braking. Because, when the brake is still left plugged up, can cause abrasion on the wall above the disc or drum. If you already eroded, of course, costs will be far more expensive.
- Tromol (drums).
Currently there are many cars that use tromol or drum brake system. When rarely cleaned, much less often through a puddle of water, be easy on the brakes Tromol rusting. Immediately clean the rust that is on the dust cover (the dust cover) with fine sandpaper. Clean up all traces of rust remaining on the brake with the same sandpaper. Then coat of lubricant on the parts that have friction. Be careful when installing the brake circuit back or ask for your trust to do this workshop. When you are replacing it, try to walk slowly to reexamine the accuracy of the brake job.
- Erosion of discs and drums.
When abrasion disc or drum already occurred due to brake that has been discharged, you can bring your car to the turner. Just need to considered thoroughly to determine if it needs new turner returned or replaced. Measurement error on turning could be fatal, because the brakes may not work optimally.
- Brake fluid.
Brake fluid is like the heart of the braking system. For that volume of brake fluid in the master brake should always be on a level that is determined. To determine the appropriate amount of brake fluid, can be seen at the height of the control line in the brake fluid bottle.
- Master brake.
Braking system or not less than the maximum grip could result from the ineffectiveness of the master brake performance. Usually caused by brake fluid pressure in the brake master reduced. To restore these pressures can be achieved by rearranging the wind pressure in the brake master. For that, prepare to open the bolt wrenches his master cylinders. Before the bolts are opened, ask your partner to help shake up the brake pedal. When stepping repeatedly on the brake pedal under, ask your partner to hold some ground, while you loosen the master cylinder bolts. In this way the brake fluid will shine and you must immediately mengencangkannya bolt it back quickly. Ask your friend to repeat a foothold on the brake pedal. If the footing at the end was not too deep, then the improvement you make is correct.
- Handbrake.
Perform inspections on handbrake cable (handbrake). In serrations handbrake, you can moisten it with lubricating gel or grease (fat). While the cord itself can be smeared with lubricating oil. Check the length of the cord level through Handbrake lever. If the pull is too high, you can reduce it through bolts controller. Handbrake lever repeatedly for lubricants and lubricant gel evenly. When you pull the lever handbrake has been short, but still less good grip on the brake, it means that the brake was thirsty and asked to be replaced.
Have you ever bothered with the appearance of strange noises from under your car? Of course very annoying and not make a bad mood? Usually, the noise is experienced by an old car over five years. The solution, take it to the mechanic and the mechanic will resolve the dispute. It’s easy, isn’t it?
But for car owners who want to know the source of the sound before taking it to the shop, not to impress ‘fooled’ by the workshop, here are some parts that need to be checked to make sure:
- Arm Bushing
Characteristic sounds produced in this section is repeated loud squealing noise, especially when the wheels through a bumpy road. It’s a sign that the rubber is brittle aka no longer flexible and should be replaced with new ones.
- Ball Joint
The sound is heard in this section is when the tire up to a maximum deflected to the left or right, you will hear the sound of clashing metal. Handling can be given a fat / grease on the part, or replaced with new ones.
- Bushing / Strut-Bar
The voice is heard in this section is accompanied by the sound of clashing metal voice squeaking at the bottom of the front seat, which is more subtle than the sound of screeching at no. 1. The reason is the rubber strut-bar is brittle or broken. Replace with new ones immediately.
- Bearing or ball bearing
Characteristic buzzing sound is generated, a sign that the bearing is cracked or broken. If not promptly replaced, ball bearing wheels can come loose and it will be difficult to spin. The reason is the fat or oil has run out or damaged roads often pass in a high speed.
- Stabilizer Link
Voice ‘duk-duk’ smooth, both in front and behind, which arises because the rubber that has been broken. The cause is often passing in high-speed roads. Immediately replace with new rubber.
- Tie-Rod Long
The voice that arises also in the form ‘duk-duk’ fine underneath the front car, while car running. This is due to grease on the connection has been depleted and needs recharging.
- Per Leaf Rear
Screeching sound comes from this part dry and rusted. Overcome this problem by smearing each leaf with a lubricant or oil, or also slipped pieces of rubber inner tube between the plates per.
- Shockbreaker
Beep ‘jedhug’ will sound if the vehicle passing through a hole in a high speed. We felt it would also slashes hard, especially on the shockbreaker the dead.
