When you become a parent, your priorities change. The children become your main focus and their comfort and safety are paramount. And, of course, this is correct and you wouldn’t have it any other way. But sometimes, you might find yourself thinking wistfully about the days before children when you were cool and fashionable… Choosing to fit alloy wheels is a great way to customise your car so you offer at least a hint of the person you used to be, even as you go about your parental day! But alloys offer so much more than being able to customise your car: let’s take a look at some reasons why alloy wheels are the perfect choice for family cars.
They are Lightweight
Alloy wheels’ main feature is that they are much lighter than their steel counterparts. One huge advantage that this gives you is that your car will now be able to hold more ‘extra’ weight without putting undue stress on your vehicle or tyres. Tyres come with a weight rating: an amount which should not be exceeded without risking the integrity of the tyres – and part of that weight includes the wheels, which are unsprung weight and therefore can have more of an impact on the tyres than weight which is sprung, or held above the car’s suspension system. So alloy wheels, reducing the unsprung weight burden in this way, can not only reduce the weight pressing down on your tyres, but it can also allow you to fit more into the car, which is great when travelling with the children – perhaps heading away from your Rainham, Essex home for the sunshine and scones of Devon during half-term.
They Offer More Responsive Steering
Alloy wheels’ lighter weight also means that your car feels easier to drive and is more readily responsive to your lightest touch, whether on the steering wheel or brake and accelerator pedals. And having your car respond more quickly can mean the difference between a laughed-off near-miss and an accident, with all the potential consequences that come along with road incidents. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to make the change, you can find alloy wheels today at Elite Direct.
Alloys Make Your Car Fuel Efficient
Yet another advantage of alloys being lighter than steel wheels is that they make your car more fuel efficient. That is to say you use less fuel because the engine does not have to work so hard to get your car moving and maintain it at speed. And this means more money in your pocket in the long run. Of course, alloys are a bit more expensive than steel wheels when it comes to the initial outlay, but once this cost has been amortised your reduced fuel bill will keep some pennies in your pocket. The children will almost certainly take advantage of this extra cash, but that’s beside the point!
You’ll Suffer Less Wear and Tear
And a final advantage of alloys that is mainly driven by the reduced weight burden of alloy wheels is that there is less wear and tear experienced by your car. This means fewer repairs and a lower risk of breakdown: both of which are good for your wallet and peace of mind, allowing you to run the children to and from their activities as you need to, without any delays or inconveniences along the way.
Because They Look Cool!
The final reason that alloy wheels are a great choice for family cars is because they look good! While the you of your teens and early twenties is being subsumed by the Mum or Dad of your late twenties or thirties, you don’t need to completely lose your sense of individuality! And that means that you can choose alloys that speak to your personality. Spiky, geometric shapes, vibrant colours, swirling floral designs: all of these are available in alloys and while the look of your tyres and wheels can seem to be a pretty small, insignificant thing, it can be just the ticket to help you feel yourself again. And a little bit cool, with it!
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