All those who are interested in cars would choose alloy wheels, whereas the standard wheel rim is made of cast iron. Alloy wheels make the car look much better, but in addition, they impact on it's technical characteristics. You should be aware that if you put new wheels on a vehcile they may invalidate the vehicles warranty under certain conditions.
The reason for this is that when you put too different tires or wheels on your vehicle, the driving performance changes which affects suth things as the braking system, chassis, engine as well as the overall performance of the vehicle while driving. If you put larger tires than recommended the brakes might wear faster. This is because the braking system will need more force to slow the vehicle down as they will be handling more of a load. If the tires are too small, then it may lead to loss of stability of the car.
Most vehicle owners who replace the wheels on their cars do not take these factors into consideration, as the look of their car is more important to them than anything else. It is therefore always very important to consult a specialist regarding your choice of wheels.
Here are some tips that are not bad to follow when deciding on alloy or steel wheels. Make the choice matches the use of the car. If you need more speed, then you need lighter wheels such as alloy provides, but if you want more strength than steel is a better option. When it comes to more frequent use of the brakes as in urban driving conditions, then alloy wheels are a good choice. They provide a better flow of cold air to the brake discs. If you want to lower the car's weight, then you need smaller wheels. Wheels with a wider base are a better choice if you are looking for stability at higher acceleration and cornering, but keep in mind fuel consumption will suffer as a result.
Generally speaking, alloy wheels will make the car ride more comfortable and enjoyable than iron.