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Performance Wheels And Your Car: Why Maintenance Counts

by procloud / Thursday, 30 August 2018 / Published in blog
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Getting the best performance wheels for your car gives you the ability to grip the road better and have a smoother, more enjoyable drive, while also looking awesome.

There are plenty of ways in which you can increase the performance of your wheels, and it doesn’t necessarily involve purchasing some super expensive tyres.

A performance wheel is specifically designed to give rigidity to your vehicle tyre. High performance wheels offer an improved handling system and outstanding tyre look. Several leading performance houses have delivered different grades of car wheels which vary in materials, colours and coating textures.

For vehicle users who want high performance in drivability for their vehicle, they’ll need a strong wheel installed in their tyre. Getting a performance wheel for your vehicle also requires that you know the basic tips for its maintenance, as well as, how to look after your tyres.

Here are the basic tips for you to properly maintain your performance tyres for maximum effectiveness:

Regular Washing and Waxing for Performance Wheels

Just as this task is important for the body of your vehicle, it is also essential to routinely wash your wheel with a brush to remove every form of dirt. Also, waxing should be done to keep the surface of the wheel clean and shining. The wax provides a coat on the surface of your wheel to prevent it from rusting. In addition, the waxing makes washing quite easy as it’ll prevent dirt from sticking directly to the wheel.

Apply Cleaners

There are a range of cleaning sprays, which can be applied to your wheel to effectively and thoroughly remove dirt. These sprays contain chemicals that will prevent your wheel from rusting and make the finish look great. You may like to check first that the product you are intending to use has good reviews or a recommendation from an expert.

Regular Adjustment

It is important that a regular check is done on your wheels to make adjustments where required. The bolts and nuts should be checked to determine tightness and make adjustments as necessary. This will help to prevent sudden loosening of the wheel, especially at speed.

Avoid Road Debris

This is particularly applicable during the winter season and storms. To keep your wheel and tyre in good condition, it’s important that you avoid debris on the road to prevent rapid wearing out of your wheel. The debris can damage your wheel, as well as, your tyres.

At Power Torque, we can help you get high performance wheels – all you have to do is ask! Make sure to give us a call to find out more.

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For that reason, Walkinshaw Performance builds adds-ons and performance parts for Holden Commodore, Vauxhall, HSV, Holden, Pontiacs and Hummers performance parts.

The Walkinshaw Performance includes numerous amazing packages that are beautifully built including the W375 package, W557 package, W310 package, W507 package and  W407 package and many more. The latest package in the series to be released is the drop dead sweet looking W557 package. Exhaust systems, air intakes, super changers and exhaust systems are some of the products manufactured by Walkinshaw Performance.

These products have given Walkinshaw Performance Company a reputable name in the automotive industry worldwide. Walkinshaw Performance products have constantly been celebrated for their genuine and positive contribution to improve vehicle dynamics and overall performance.

The Walkinshaw Performance team have a disciplined approach for bringing to life cars with performance upgrades, rigorous evaluations and preparations. Walkinshaw Performance technicians and engineers are experienced and certified to ensure they only deliver quality products.

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Walkinshaw Performance was founded by British motor racing driver Tom Walkinshaw in 1976. He was also the founder of a racing team called Tom Walkinshaw Racing. Walkinshaw was involved in professional rugby union being the owner of club Gloucester Rugby and holding other executive roles in the sport.

In 1987, Tom Walkinshaw ventured into a partnership with Holden and together they formed Holden Special Vehicles. Few years after the inception, they took over the maintenance and construction of motor racing cars for the Holden’s racing team. This resulted in Walkinshaw Performance becoming a key participant in the Australian motor racing landscape.

In 2005 and 2006 Walkinshaw cemented its role in the motor racing industry, investing in a high performance sports cars maker to add to his company, purchasing Elfin sports cars. Just recently in 2016, Walkinshaw Performance in collaboration with Neville Crichton began selling Ram Pickups.

However, in 2008, Holden Special Vehicles and Walkinshaw Performance partnership came to an end when their motor racing contract went to the Kelly’s family, who went ahead to set up the Kelly racing after purchasing Perkins Engineering.

2009 saw the debut of the Walkinshaw Racing which is a two car operation known individually as Team Autobarn and Bundaberg Red Racing.

Performance Wheels

For that reason, Walkinshaw Performance builds adds-ons and performance parts for Holden Commodore, Vauxhall, HSV, Holden, Pontiacs and Hummers performance parts.

The Walkinshaw Performance includes numerous amazing packages that are beautifully built including the W375 package, W557 package, W310 package, W507 package and  W407 package and many more. The latest package in the series to be released is the drop dead sweet looking W557 package. Exhaust systems, air intakes, super changers and exhaust systems are some of the products manufactured by Walkinshaw Performance.

These products have given Walkinshaw Performance Company a reputable name in the automotive industry worldwide. Walkinshaw Performance products have constantly been celebrated for their genuine and positive contribution to improve vehicle dynamics and overall performance.

The Walkinshaw Performance team have a disciplined approach for bringing to life cars with performance upgrades, rigorous evaluations and preparations. Walkinshaw Performance technicians and engineers are experienced and certified to ensure they only deliver quality products.

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