Making Wheel Changes

When it comes to customizing the perfect street race car, one of the things you're sure to invest in is a set of higher-end tires, such as Cosmis Racing wheels. They are a significant investment, and one that you don't want to risk losing. After spending your hard-earned money on the tires you've envisioned, the last thing you want is to suffer theft or physical damage. Here are a few things that you can do to help protect that investment.

Invest in Wheel Locks

When you are shopping for your new wheels, you should also get a set of wheel locks as well. Wheel locks are designed to discourage or prevent theft by requiring a custom key to be inserted into at least one of the lug nuts in order to remove it. This makes it impossible to remove a wheel without that customized key. Since lug nuts are typically so easy to remove, something like this will prevent your wheels from being removed this way. Especially if you live or travel in areas where crime is prevalent.

Add Road Hazard Coverage

Any time you increase the value of your vehicle, you should make sure that your insurance is adjusted accordingly. With wheels, that often means adding road hazard coverage. While your standard auto insurance may cover replacement if you are involved in a traditional accident, it may not otherwise cover damage caused by hitting a curb or a pothole in the road. That is why you should have road hazard coverage added to your policy as soon as you add high-quality wheels to your car.

Take Care of the Wheels

While preventing theft and ensuring insurance coverage are important, there is no better way to protect your investment than taking care of it. With tires, that means keeping them clean with the proper cleaning products.

Avoid anything abrasive, both in the cleaner and the cloth you use. That way, you do not inadvertently add any surface scratches. Additionally, you should invest in protective sealant and similar materials for the type of wheels you choose. Whether the wheels should be waxed or glazed, talk with your supplier about how best to protect them.

These are some important steps to protecting your investment in quality tires for your car. The better prepared you are, the more certain you can be that your new wheels will last you for years to come.