L.A. Wheel and Tire

They’re the first point of contact between your vehicle and the road.  Your tires are key to keeping you, your passengers, and other drivers out on the road safe.  But if you don’t check your tires regularly, you could be setting yourself up for an accident. Below are some tips to help alert you to when you need new tires...

It’s the hot summer season, which is the perfect time to visit some of the hottest car shows around. If you live near Los Angeles, you have the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful cars in the world. Here are some of the hottest car shows in the Los Angeles area this summer: Long Beach High Performance Swap...

There are hundreds of YouTube channels focused on cars.  Finding the best car channels can be a difficult task in and of itself. Below are some of the most useful channels for the various different type of car enthusiast: /Drive /Drive is arguably the best YouTube channel for car lovers. This channel has the most diverse and best automotive content...

Chrome wheels are perfect for you if you have to drive through the elements. They are anti-corrosive, which means that they are free from being rusty. Moreover, they can enhance the look of any vehicle. More specifically, they have the ability to make your old car look pretty cool! But, before you purchase them, you need to understand which type...

L.A. Wheel and Tire is proud to announce our latest limited time only promotional offer running on our new Store!  If you haven't checked it out yet, just click the STORE link along the top and start shopping. We are offering the following savings: 10% off all Accessories, including Chrome Care Kits, Valve Stems, Hubcentric Hub Rings, and more...

L.A. Wheel and Tire also repairs, refinishes, and re-chromes wheels and rims. We aren't OEM wheel experts for nothing!

Winterchromeâ„¢ might have the word "Chrome" in its name, but it's very important that people treat it as a totally different material of finish when cleaning their wheels.

Here in Wheel Tech 101, we'll go over the most basic elements of a wheel: its measurements.

The manufacturing process for wheels is very important, because it sets the baseline for durability, weight, strength, and appearance.

L.A. Wheel and Tire teaches you advanced ratings and standards information about all brands of tires.

Tire Tech 101 chats about the most common information you'll find printed on a tire's sidewalls, including dimensions, load index, speed ratings, and more.

In our never-ending website maintenance, we've made a couple of quick and easy changes for your convenience! First up, we changed the name of our "Store" link (you can see it up above, next to "Home") to "Pricing."  This really reflects that our Store is just a small piece of our Brand Gallery and informational links, and that area...

'Tis the season for big red bows, torn paper, and -- for Dads the world over -- lots of new ties.  But there's one sure-fire way to ring in the new year with something that'll make you feel better about yourself, and help make your car look brand spankin' new: Wheels, lugs, and other accessories from L.A. Wheel and...

For those of you just joining us, we have recently launched the new L.A. Wheel Store at www.LAWHEEL.com/store.  This is your one-stop shop for everything relating to custom finished wheels and wheel accessories, including Chrome OEM Wheels, Powder Coated Wheels, Chrome and Polished Lug Nuts and Bolts, wheel care products, and more. Some of you may remember that we...

L.A. Wheel and Tire is teaming up with Stand Up 2 Cancer, a unique initiative funding cancer research through scientific grants.  When you purchase a set of wheels in our new store, you can add the $5 matching donation (by clicking the box next to the SU2C logo on the right hand side) and we'll match that $5. Not...

Product ID: LN3650 MFR Part #: 12x1.5xBS / 1215honda Part Brand: Acura / Honda Sizing: 12 x 1.5 Ball seat Locks: Yes Finish: Triple chrome plated Check availability of these lugs in the new L.A. Wheel Store! DESCRIPTION: These lugs have been custom manufactured by us to fit OEM Acura and Honda wheels.  They complement the look of our...

Product ID: LN3600 MFR Part #: 14x1.5-ball-seat-lug / porschelugnuts Part Brand: Porsche Sizing: 14 x 1.5 ball seat Locks: No Finish: Triple chrome plated Check availability of these lugs in the new L.A. Wheel Store! DESCRIPTION: These lugs have been custom manufactured by us to fit OEM Porsche wheels.  They complement the look of our show-quality trivalent triple chrome...

Product ID: LN3550F MFR Part #: 16x1.5xXLARGE / 1615roverxlarge Part Brand: Land Rover / Range Rover Sizing: 16 x 1.5 x-large Mag style with washer Locks: No Finish: Polished Check availability of these lugs in the new L.A. Wheel Store! DESCRIPTION: These lugs have been custom manufactured by us to fit OEM Land Rover wheels.  They complement the look...

Product ID: LN3550 MFR Part #: 16x1.5-XLARGE / 1615roverXL-chrome Part Brand: Land Rover / Range Rover Sizing: 16 x 1.5 x-large Mag style with washer Locks: No Finish: Triple chrome plated Check availability of these lugs in the new L.A. Wheel Store! DESCRIPTION: These lugs have been custom manufactured by us to fit OEM Land Rover wheels.  They complement...

Product ID: LN3500 MFR Part #: 14x1.5-LARGE / 1415roverlarge Part Brand: Land Rover / Range Rover Sizing: 14 x 1.5 large Mag style with washer Locks: No Finish: Triple chrome plated Check availability of these lugs in the new L.A. Wheel Store! DESCRIPTION: These lugs have been custom manufactured by us to fit OEM Land Rover wheels.  They complement...