which alloys is best for hactchback cars in india

*Alloy wheels are made of an alloy of light metals, namely aluminium, nickel,magnesium, or a combination of these metals. They offer performance advantages over steel wheels, as they are often several pounds lighter per wheel - less weight means quicker acceleration and faster stopping

*Alloy wheels are made of an alloy of light metals, namely aluminum, magnesium, or both. They offer performance advantages over steel wheels, as they are often several pounds lighter per wheel – less weight means quicker acceleration and stopping. Less weight also means less strain on suspension components

.In India, there are plenty of aftermarket brands of alloy wheels suitable for most Indian cars. Prices of alloy wheels range from as low as Rs. 2,500 per wheel rim all the way up to Rs. 50,000 per rim! Brands such as Neo wheels, Platti, HR-Racing (Hijoin) and Aura are some of the popular choices in India.

But how do you go about selecting the right alloy wheel, with the plethora of choice in the Indian market? Here are some pointers to choosing the right alloy wheel for your car and understanding the jargon the wheel-maker will spew at you.

Advantages of alloy wheels

–     Alloy wheels enhance the looks of the car. It can make even a mundane looking car look                 good.–          Improves fuel economy. This is a very minor improvement, because alloy wheels are lighter than steel wheels and reduces the overall weight of the car–          Improves handling. Being lighter, alloy wheels theoretically reduce the steering effort and therefore aid in better handling–          More durable. Alloy wheels are sturdier than steel wheels as they are made of hardened aluminum-magnesium alloy, which does not bend, unlike a steel wheel that’s prone to rim bending especially in smaller cars.

–          Better suited to tubeless tyres. Because aluminum alloy wheels don’t bend, they are better suited to tubeless tyres as they retain their shape and therefore air easily.

–          Do not rust. Aluminum alloy wheels won’t rust unlike steel wheels, and are therefore better for cars used in coastal areas especially or areas of high rainfall.–          Improve braking. Alloys also improve braking performance, because many have a better ventilation pattern in the rim and conduct heat better than steel wheels, allowing the cars brakes to run cooler.Disadvantages of alloy wheels–          High initial purchase cost. An alloy wheel is 2-3 times more expensive compared to a similar steel wheel.–          Cannot be repaired. In the unlikely event of a very hard knock to the wheel, the alloy can crack or break. And if this happens, the wheel cannot be repaired. It has to be replaced.–          Needs wheel balancing checks. An alloy wheel does not allow you to use clip-on wheel balancing weights. Instead one needs to use stick-on weights on the inside of the rim, which are more likely to fall off than clip-on weights. Once you’ve decided to buy a set of alloy wheels here are a few things you have to keep in mind when choosing your alloy.