Alloy wheels
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Alloy wheels are car wheels which are made from the compound metal alloy. Alloy wheels differ from normal steel wheels, because of their lighter weight which improves performance. Alloy wheels are also better heat conductors than steel wheels which improves heat dissapation from the brakes, which reduces the chance of brake failure in more demanding driving conditions. Alloy wheels are also considered more attractive than hubcaps. However alloy wheels are more expensive than standard wheels, and even though they are becoming more available than before, they are not standard on many cars.
[edit] Aftermarket Wheels
For cars that do not have alloy wheels, many companies have been formed so consumers can choose to change the wheels on their car. These are called 'aftermarket' wheels (or colloquialy called 'mag' wheels, which is commonly mistaken with magnesium wheels).
[edit] Aftermarket Brands
Many aftermarket wheel brands include BBS, 5Zigen, Volk and Konig. Many companies have been formed over the years (and some quite recently) because of the increasing demand from them from the street racing crowd and generally the increasing popularity of them.
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