Vintage Calibre Alloy Wheels

What are Calibre vintage wheels?

Alloy wheels have been one of the most common upgrades for car enthusiasts. Calibre vintage alloys are some of the most iconic on the market. Calibre vintage wheels are a range of mesh like alloy wheels that come in various sizes between 15 and 19 inches. The style remains the same, and some can come in different colours. The standard, and beautiful, Calibre vintage alloys come in silver with a polished lip.

What do you need to look for when buying Calibre Vintage Wheels?

The range is designed to accommodate a large number of cars on the road, but you need to make sure you get the right fitting for your car. The size is only one part of the wheel, there are other aspects to consider.

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Measurements

The first part of buying new calibre vintage alloys, is to make sure they are the right size. If the tire diameter is too large for the wheel arch, then it could rub against the car, and the speedometer may show you driving slower than you are. If the diameter is too small, then it could increase your braking distance and your speedometer can read as you are going faster than you are.

If you want wider wheels on your car, you need to make sure they fit inside your wheel wells. The turning radius of your vehicle can be dramatically reduced. Usually, you should keep your wheels similar in size to the manufacturer's specifications.

PCD

The pitch circle diameter is the measurement of the inner circle where the bolts line up that fit the wheel to the car. Depending on the Calibre vintage alloys you choose, the PCD is different. For instance, a 5x100 PCD means there are 5 studs and the diameter of the circle of studs is 100mm. If your car has 4 bolt holes, then you will need one with 4x100mm, or an adapter.

Offset

The offset is the distance from the centre line of a wheel’s mounting face, usually measured in millimetres. The letters at the start refer to the insertion depth, or ET, and the number is the offset. The offset can be either positive or negative, and is reflected as such: ET35 means there is a positive offset of 35mm; ET-35 would refer to a negative offset of 35mm.

Which of the Calibre range are considered vintage?

The vintage range is mainly one design over different sizes, each size has a different benefit, depending on the car you own, and the performance you are looking for. Here is a couple of examples:

Vintage 19 x 8.5 inch

This a larger size set of Calibre vintage alloys that have a PCD of 5x100. The offset is ET35 and is great for adding more traction; bigger wheels does also mean bigger tyres; costing more to buy.

Vintage 15 x 7 inch

The smaller set of Calibre vintage wheels, have an offset of ET30 and a 4x100 PCD. They are much better for increased turning and handling, but have less traction.

Why should you buy new alloy wheels from Wheel Power Alignment?

With one of the largest ranges of tyres, including Calibre Vintage alloys, Wheel Power will always have the right wheel for you. We use our knowledge and expertise to make sure you get the right wheels at the right price. Get in contact today!