Download the Reifen-Müller app TIRES RIMS DEALS BRANCHES BUSINESS CUSTOMERS COMPANIES CONTACT NEWS Tire millerrims RIMS Two components make up the wheels of a car: the rims and the tires. Since the rims bear the total weight of the vehicle and have to distribute it as evenly as possible on the road surface, the importance of the right rims becomes clear. Basically, two types of material are used for the manufacture of rims: The cheaper steel rims are usually part of the standard equipment, while the light alloy rims, generally known as aluminum rims, are usually offered as optional extras that are subject to a surcharge. Exceptions are so-called premium car brands whose basic equipment already includes aluminum rims. CRITERIA WHEN CHOOSING RIMS Steel rims can be used on almost any vehicle with the appropriate tire size. A general operating permit must be available for the use of light alloy rims or the approval of the rims must be entered in the vehicle documents, unless these are offered by the vehicle manufacturer. You can find out whether the desired rims are suitable for a particular vehicle from the dealer (an authorized car dealership), the aluminum rim manufacturer or the tire dealer. The technical compatibility of the alloy wheel with the respective vehicle can also be quickly checked online on the wheel manufacturer's website. In addition to the required tire size, the number of holes and the pitch circle of the hole rim as well as the offset depth and the diameter of the wheel hub bore must be observed. The bolt circle (e.g. ECONOMY AND DESIGN: THE ADVANTAGES OF ALUMINUM RIMS Light alloy rims are offered in a wide variety of design alternatives and add enormous value to the overall appearance of a vehicle in terms of elegance or sportiness. In addition, aluminum rims offer improved and smoother driving characteristics compared to steel rims. As a result of the lower mass, these rims ensure better acceleration and braking behavior and also enable a reduction in fuel consumption. Click here for the rim configurator. Copyright © 2012 Reifen Müller GmbH & Co. KG, Georg Müller Design: Website - Graphics - Sound - 3D worlds: paradoxlogic | webvitamin GmbH Notes: Imprint