One of the fascinating accessories you can have in your car is the allow wheel. It gives your car that compelling look that makes people take a glance at it whenever you drive by. However, there are lots of misconceptions about this allow wheel that will shock you. That is why Naijauto has decided to separate what are true about alloy wheels from what are very untrue here in Nigeria.

1. Myths about alloy wheels that are untrue
Alloy wheels increase the speed of a car
One shocking perception of some people is that having bought alloy wheels, your car starts running faster than before. Because of this rumor, some people start rushing to get one for their car and get so disappointed when they realize the truth. Please erode this from your mind.

Alloy wheel is cable of preventing mishap
This is another popular myth about alloy wheel. When people believe that buying or having an alloy wheel in your car will act as iron man when you encounter accident or shield your car from any form of road mishap. Regardless of whether you have alloy wheel or not, if you drive recklessly, you are seriously putting your life at serious jeopardy. The only thing we are certain of is that it might help you avoid flipping as a result of running over a bump at topmost speed. However, this also relies heavily on the driving skill of the person behind the wheel.

Alloy wheels increase the lifespan of your car tyre
Some people believe that when you buy alloy wheel, you are adding years to the longevity of their car tyres. That is a very big NO! The durability of your car tyre depends on your maintenance culture and the kind of terrain you mostly drive your car on. It also depends on how you drive, how long and the number of times you drive on a daily basis.

2. Facts about alloy wheels
Alloy wheels make your car looks beautiful and elegant
This is very true about alloy wheels. When you install this on your car, it gives class and touch of elegance. Hardly will you will drive by that people will not give your car a silent compliment. There are some alloy wheels that you will buy that will give your car that bestie look.

Alloy wheels are very durable
When you are stuck whether to get an alloy wheel or iron wheel, we believe going for alloy wheel is a smart move. Alloy wheels last longer than the regular iron wheels you see on many cars. In fact, alloy wheels can last on the average for a mouthwatering fifteen years. That is why you should put that on your budget depending on the type of alloy wheel you are going for.

Alloy wheels lift your car from the floor
This is why we always recommend Nigerian drivers to go for alloy wheels especially putting the state of most roads in Nigeria at the back of the mind. When you fix an alloy wheel to your car, it lifts your car off the floor by a meter. You will drive over pot holes and rough road like a pro.

Alloy wheels are costly
Although many Nigerians might not like this considering their tight budget, but to get the best, you have to spend. Indeed, you might need to change your set of tyres in case the size of your newly purchased alloy wheels does not fit with your tyre size. You can avoid this extra cost buy selling your tyres to anyone who needs that particular size.

Source: [url]https://naijauto.com/safe-driving/facts-about-alloy-wheels-2271[/url]

educating.
good one there.

I'm pretty sure no one thinks any of the jargon you wrote up there. Nigerian automotive journalism sure is a sad thing.

HeavenlyBang:
I'm pretty sure no one thinks any of the jargon you wrote up there. Nigerian automotive journalism sure is a sad thing.

Which one do u think causing difficulties for general readers? I will note it and revise my writing.

Good;

If it is one blogger now, those people would have pushed it to FP.

Apologies to the OP but what's all this rubbish na?

Allow wheels lifts your car off the ground by ''one meter''?
Pls go back and edit that! Nice write up anyway.