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Wheels in Toronto, ON

At Consumers Tire, we stock a wide selection of wheels for customers in Mississauga ON, Markham ON, Barrie, ON, Scarborough ON, North York ON, and surrounding areas.

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Before you start shopping for a new set of wheels, use our wheel buying guide below, and consider the advantages and disadvantages of different wheel materials in order to find the best wheel to suit your needs.

Consumers Tire’s Wheel Buying Guide

  • Alloy Wheels are light wheels with improved performance characteristics. These light wheels increase cornering and steering precision, and decrease road feedback for better braking response.
  • Steel Wheels are heavier wheels that provide vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Steel wheels are perfect for harsh road conditions in the snow or off-road over rugged terrain, but lack other performance capabilities because of the added weight.
  • Chrome is an aesthetically pleasing finish applied to both alloy and steel wheels. Chrome wheels are sought by drivers concerned with cosmetic appearance. While chrome wheels are known for their metallic mirrored shine, durability, and strength, they require regular attention and cleaning to maintain their visual appeal.

Wheels & Rims: The Manufacturing Process

  • Cast Wheels: Aluminum wheels are manufactured through a process of pouring molten aluminum into a mold. The shape of the wheel is formed through a process of gravity or pressure casting.
  • Machined Wheels: The machining process combines casting, heating, spinning, and precise pressurization to fill a mold with molten aluminum and shape the wheel.
  • Forged Wheels: The forging process takes a solid piece of aluminum and molds the wheel through high heat and extreme pressure. The result is a light, dense, and strong wheel.

The right set of wheels depends on vehicle characteristics and desired ride quality. When choosing wheels for your car, truck, or SUV, consider the following:

  • Size: Various wheel sizes and weights hold different performance characteristics. If you plan on upgrading your current wheel size, be sure to consider the maximum wheel size allowance on your vehicle.
  • Weight: Wheel weight impacts vehicle performance. Heavier wheels increase braking distance and reduce handling, while lighter wheels will improve maneuverability and braking performance.
  • Terrain: Where do you drive most often? Wheels should be selected based on their primary function.

Every customer’s criteria for buying wheels is different, so we urge you to contact us with your questions or concerns. Our service staff is comprised of wheel and rim experts who remain on the cutting edge of wheel style, configuration, and performance.

For the best wheel buying experience around, contact us today.

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Consumers Tire in Ontario

Consumers Tire has been a leader in offering name brand tires, wheels, and tire services for over 20 years to our customers in Mississauga, ON, Barrie, ON, Markham, ON, and the surrounding areas. For the best deals on tires and the best tire service in Ontario, see the professional and friendly team of tire service technicians at Consumers Tire today! If you're looking for competitive prices on name brand tires or wheels, are in need of a tire service, or even if you are looking for somewhere to store your seasonal tires, come see us at Consumers Tire! Take this opportunity to browse our website and then give us a call or stop by to schedule your next service!

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Phone: (905) 501-8473
Fax: (905) 501-7638
Address: 335 Brunel Rd
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1Z5
Phone: (905) 479-1313
Fax: (905) 479-8799
Address: 3295 14th Ave
Markham, ON L3R 0H3
Phone: (705) 252-8473
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Address: 31 King St Unit 5
Barrie, ON L4N 6B5

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