Wheels

  • Leading supplier of quality aftermarket wheels and tires throughout San Diego County since 1993.
  • Specializing in chrome plating of original equipment alloy wheels.
  • Knowledgeable staff with over 50 years of combined performance wheels and tire experience
  • Offering only the finest of carefully selected Tires and Wheels for our clients
  • Whether you drive a classic Hot Rod, SUV, Ultimate Luxury or Family Car, our professional staff has the knowledge to assist you in making a well informed decision with all your tire and wheel needs.
 

Wheel Balancing using the CenTor Plate by Vibration Solutions.

Wheels are made of thin steel or alloy, which flex as the lug nuts are tighten down and the wheel is mounted on the vehicle. It is vital to replicate this on the wheel balancer. Not doing so, will usually cause the balancer to call for the placement of the weight in the wrong location. The accuracy of the balancer itself has nothing to do with this issue, as no balancer can accurately pre-determine how the wheel is mounted onto the hub/shaft.

As much as 140 degrees weight placement inaccuracy has been verified on light trucks when using a cone by itself. This will cause a significant amount of

vibration and a shaking steering wheel, when driven a 70-100km/h (45-60 mph). At double that speed the vibration will be four times stronger.

Correct and even torque is directly proportional to the length tolerance of the CenTor ™ Stud as well as the Flatness of the CenTor™ Plate. One look at the front face of the CenTor™ Plate gives away our obsession with accuracy. The CenTor™ Studs have an average length tolerance of just ± 6 µm (0.000236”).

Repairing Damaged and Leaking Chrome Wheels
   
 
Damaged and discolored Fixed damage and re-chromed
Scratch caused by rubbing on curb
Fixed scratch and new chrome

 

What is Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)?

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What is PVD?

• The simplest way to explain the technology of PVD is that it is a new chrome process that also has a clear coat baked on top of the chrome. The PVD stands for Physical Vapor Deposition; we deposit a Chrome, Nickel Chrome coating onto our wheels in an extremely thin layer (100,000 times thinner than a human hair) so we do not add any additional weight to the wheel. This process is also 100% environmentally Green, unlike chrome plating which has one of the worst by-products that is put into our environment.


• The PVD Process is started with us stripping the existing wheel to a raw aluminum core and then we apply a base powder coat that is put over the raw wheel. The wheel is then placed into a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) vacuum chamber which deposits an extremely thin layer of chrome (nickel/chrome coating) using our bright chrome or black chrome process. After the chrome is applied in the chamber we apply a powdered clear coat over the chrome to ensure durability for years. Unlike traditional chrome plating (which will start pitting within six months from salt and brake dust) our PVD chrome wheels will never pit or peel even when exposed to harsh elements like salt.


• This process is already available on some original equipment Lexus and Acura accessory wheels. In the near future this PVD technology will replace the old traditional chrome plating. Our PVD technology is the ONLY process that has passed all the OEM specifications, and is already used on Chrysler and Ford products.

• Our PVD chrome wheels are warranted for 5 years from the purchase date against adhesion defects.

 

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  Environmentally Friendly Wheels

PVD Wheels Uses A Process That is Eco Friendly . This process is also much more durable than traditional Hexavalent chrome plating that may peel or pit in a short period of time. The Wheels are Warranted For 5 Years Against Pitting and Pealing.

 

PVD coated wheels have exceptional properties, such as:

  • A powder coated finish that is resistant to high temperatures, salt water corrosion, pitting, peeling or rusting.
  • One quarter the weight of traditional electroplated chrome
  • OEM approved & tested. The PVD process has passed all OEM corrosion resistance and durability tests. Superior to chrome plating in withstanding coastal climates and salted winter roads
  • Environmentally friendly process. The Patented PVD finish and its manufacturing process are environmentally friendly, producing zero toxic waste.
  • Easy maintenance with soap & water.
  • Unlike traditional chroming, does not cause hydrogen embrittlement (weakening of alloy wheel)
  • Available in both regular & black chrome