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How often do you rotate your tires/wheels? Tire rotation service is recommended every six months or 6,000-8,000 miles. Your tires will thank you  with a longer lifespan and save you extra cash in the long run. Be sure to check with your automotive professional to see if you require a new set of tires. Something to… Continue Reading Tire Rotation

60 YEARS IN BUSINESS! 3 YEARS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP! You can always expect phenomenal service from Santa Ana Wheel. We cannot emphasize how much we have evolved throughout the past 60 years! From our dedicated warehouse team leaders and staff who clean, balance, and package your wheels with care. To each of our sales representative… Continue Reading Celebrating 60 Years In OEM Wheel & Rim Business!

How to buy wheels from us: To purchase your perfect set or single wheel for any brand name vehicle. You must know the make, model, and year of your vehicle. Locate the size of your wheel. To find the size of the wheel of your car: pay close attention to stamped or cast on the sidewall… Continue Reading How-To Purchase OEM Wheels/Rims

Tires Are Important TOO! Here at Santa Ana Wheel, we specialize in OEM wheels and rims – tire(s) selection is a small fraction of our inventory, but we still provide the option to purchase used tires.  Check Out Our LIVE Inventory List- updated weekly – on this list we compare OUR used tire prices to… Continue Reading What About My Tires?

What is a Reconditioned OEM Wheel or Rim? OEM Wheel or Rim, as you may or may not know, stands for the original equipment manufacturer. Do not confuse OEM with Replica- which is simply a wheel or rim that looks exactly like the original (OEM) but is not. Think of it as knock-off version. Do… Continue Reading Reconditioned OEM Wheel or Rim

What are Hubcaps? Hubcaps are an accessory/decoration for your “Differences of Aluminum & Steel wheels” or “Types of Rims” As mentioned in the previous post, steel wheels are not the most attractive- hubcaps provide a clean face finish to your wheel. Hubcaps materials are plastic or metal and used merely for looks. The round, decorative pieces… Continue Reading All About Hubcaps

What is a bolt pattern? Definition: The bolt pattern is the measure between one lughole or lug nuts(top/directly across) and another lug hole aka lug nut (bottom/directly across). There are many factors to consider before the purchase a new rim or wheel. Bolt pattern is just one of the many factors. If you should find the need to figure out which one… Continue Reading What is My Wheel Bolt Pattern?

How Much Does It Cost To Fix A Scratch or Dent On My Wheels or Rims? We all seem to hit a bump in the road one time or another- speaking metaphorically and physically. The cost for each depends on the damage severity. Some wheels are damaged far from repair which calls for a new wheel. In some cases. Fixing a… Continue Reading Wheel and Rim Repair Costs

I’m sure one time or another you have thought one time or another “Which rims are the best on the market?” or “Which rims should I purchase?” or “What are the common new and used rims/wheels?” Honestly, the list goes on and on with various selections like finish, manufacturer, aftermarket, size, material. There are plenty… Continue Reading Types of Rims

Dos and Donts to Protect Your New/Used Wheels  How new is new? It really depends on your perspective. One thing that is for sure is that we like to keep new things looking their absolute best! Scrapes and scratches on your brand new wheel or rim is that last thing to worry about during a morning commute.… Continue Reading Damaged Wheels