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April 23, 2009

Gun Cabinets

Filed under: Safes, Safes and Fire Safes — Tags: — admin @ 3:06 pm

If you are a gun owner, for family protection and added beauty to your home, you are going to want to get a great gun cabinet or safe!

The best place to get your gun rack is at Everything Furniture. Everything Furniture even includes white glove delivery service right to your home or office! Their carrier will move the safe to any room you choose and also unpack safe from cartoning. Service includes up to 2 flights of stairs and a maximum of 10 stairs per flight.

Everything Furniture sells the great looking Sentry Safe! The brand Sentry Safe a name known, trusted, and family-owned, spanning three generations and 75 years in business! Sentry Safe is a security container pioneer and world-leader. Sentry Safes are made in the U.S.A.

Sentry Safes provide many safe options with a broad range of safe types, sizes and protection levels to meet your individualized needs.

Sentry Safes provide the highest levels of protection. They use extremely rigorous, UL and ETL testing standards to ensure that irreplaceables are protected from fire, water and theft.

Features of Sentry Safes are: Long-gun maximum storage capacity, 3-Number combination lock with lever handle and protective escutcheon plate. Solid steel, pry-resistant door 5 mm thick, 3 steel live-locking bolts/3 dead bolts, and concealed hinges. Sentry Safes have a hardened steel plate that protects the lock from drill attack.

Sentry Safes come with a gray carpeted interior, an adjustable shelf. They have a flush floor for easy access. Sentry Safes have a Floor compartment, door back organizational hooks, a bungee organizational system, bolt-down hardware is included, and Sentry Safes meet California Department of Justice standards for firearm safety!

Everything Furniture also sells Dawson Gun Racks in 6, 8, 10, 14, and 16 capacity! They are made of beautiful wood. Their interior has woodgrained accents. The cabinet is fully lockable.

March 16, 2009

Wheel Construction

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All wheels are round. Or are they?

All countries have quality standards to govern the production of wheels. Some countries though, like Germany and Japan, have government regulations requiring aftermarket wheels to meet certain criteria and ensure proper fit. All wheels are not made the same. The performance of an alloy wheel is a direct result of the manufacturing technique employed. There are many factors to consider when purchasing an alloy wheel.

One-Piece Cast Wheels

This is the most common type of aluminum wheel. The casting of wheels is the process of getting molten aluminum inside a mold to form a wheel. There are different ways this can be accomplished and although it sounds simple, this is truly an art when done properly.

GRAVITY CASTING

Gravity casting is the most basic process of pouring molten aluminum into a mold utilizing the earth’s gravity to fill the mold. Gravity casting offers a very reasonable production cost and is a good method for casting designs that are more visually oriented or when reducing weight is not a primary concern. Since the process relies on gravity to fill the mold, the aluminum is not as densely packed in the mold as some other casting processes. Often gravity cast wheels will have a higher weight to achieve the required strength.

LOW PRESSURE CASTING

Low pressure casting uses positive pressure to move the molten aluminum into the mold quicker and achieve a finished product that has improved mechanical properties (more dense) over a gravity cast wheel. Low-pressure casting has a slightly higher production cost over gravity casting. Low pressure is the most common process approved for aluminum wheels sold. Low-pressure cast wheels offer a good value for the aftermarket as well. Some companies offer wheels that are produced under a higher pressure in special casting equipment to create a wheel that is lighter and stronger than a wheel produced in low pressure. Once again in the quest for lighter weight, there is a higher cost associated with the process.

There is also spun-rim, flow-forming or rim rolling technology. This specialized process begins with a low pressure type of casting and uses a special machine that spins the initial casting, heats the outer portion of the casting and then uses steel rollers pressed against the rim area to pull the rim to its final width and shape. The combination of the heat, pressure and spinning create a rim area with the strength similar to a forged wheel without the high cost of the forging.

FORGED OR SEMI-SOLID FORGED

In forged wheels, computer numerically controlled mills add the cosmetics and the bolt circle to exacting tolerances. The ultimate in one-piece wheels. Forging is the process of forcing a solid billet of aluminum between the forging dies under an extreme amount of pressure. This creates a finished product that is very dense, very strong and therefore can be very light. The costs of tooling, development, equipment, etc., make this type of wheel very exclusive and usually demand a high price in the aftermarket. Semi-solid forging (SSF) is a process that heats a billet of special alloy to an almost liquid state and then the aluminum is forced into a mold at a very high rate. The finished product offers mechanical properties very similar to a forged wheel without the high production and tooling costs of a forged wheel.

Multi-Piece Wheels

This type of wheel utilizes two or three components assembled together to produce a finished wheel. Multi-piece wheels can use many different methods of manufacturing. Centers can be cast in various methods or forged. The rim sections for 3-piece wheels are normally spun from disks of aluminum. Generally, spun rim sections offer the ability to custom-tailor wheels for special applications that would not be available otherwise. The rim sections are bolted to the center and normally a sealant is applied in or on the assembly area to seal the wheel. This type of 3-piece construction was originally developed for racing in the early 1970s and has been used on cars ever since. The 3-piece wheels are most popular in the 17″ and larger diameters.

There are now many options for 2-piece wheels in the market. The 2-piece wheel design does not offer as wide a range of application that a 3-piece wheel allows, however they are more common in the market and the prices start well below the average 3-piece wheel. Some 2-piece wheels have the center bolted into a cast or cast/spun rim section and other manufacturers press centers into spun rim sections and weld the unit together.

February 9, 2009

A Class In Online Wheel & Tire Shopping

Filed under: Custom Rims — admin @ 3:54 pm

Shopping online makes life much easier. you can sit on your couch, watch TV talk to your family and friends and not worry about sales people pressuring you to make a purchase. This holds true when shopping for wheels and tires as well. However ordering wheel and tires online is much different then ordering a MP3 player. You must be careful to make sure you are getting the correct fitment for your vehicle.

Tire shopping is a little easier. if you are just replacing your tires then it is easy. You can just search your size, find the tires you want and click the order button. However if you are up-sizing then it gets a little more tricky. you need to make sure they will fit. The Tire size calculator will compare your current tire size with the new tire size. This will help you determine if the new tire will work.

Ordering wheels or rims online can be a little more tricky. Many websites allow you to input your vehicle to help you determine fitment. This helps tremendously however be sure you know the exact year make and model of your vehicle. An example would be that in 98 Ford Escort came with 2 different bolt patterns depending on the model of Escort. If you are ordering your wheels strictly by bolt pattern then make sure the offset will work. Find out your stock offset and get wheels as close to that as possible.

Plus sizing is a popular way of buying wheels today. The important thing to remember when plus sizing is to keep the same offset and circumference.You can use the Tire Size calculator above to compare tires to see the circumference. Most tire retailers online will have recommendations for your specific vehicle.

One of the best places to buy wheels and tires online is at Gotgreatwheels.com. Wheels, tires and chrome wheels is their specialty! They have over 20 years experience in the custom wheel industry as wholesalers and here at GotGreatWheels.com they pass on the savings to you. Our customer service is the best. They will help you pick out the best wheels and tires for your ride!

Car Rim Sizes And Wheel Materials

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Car rims popularity continues to increase! Through movements such as hip hop culture, as well as their appearance in mainstream music videos and Hollywood movies custom wheels have definitely taken a spotlight in terms off “the” car accessory of choice for when you want to make your car stand out and claim king on the streets. I seriously think the rappers really got the whole wheel and dub wheels thing going, I don’t really remember it being such a fad until all those videos started coming out on MTV.

Just like other car accessories when it comes to picking out car rims you’ll have a wide array of options to look at including wheel materials and rim sizes.

Car rim sizes are not to be overlooked as not all sizes and models will fit properly with your car and current tire size. Before you even get into shopping for your wheels you need to either go visit a mechanic or take your car into a specialist to find out exactly what size and style will be able to work with your model of car as well as what would suit your driving patterns and goals.

Wheels sizes for compact vehicles will be about 13 inches and that number will just continue to grow for larger cars like SUVs where 24 or 25 inch wheels will be a bit more commonplace.

Another term you’ll start to hear about as you look into getting the right size rims for your car or truck is “Plus Sizing”. This just refers to when the rims are actually getting bigger in relation to the current tire size. It can provide and amazing look and now even major automobile companies can be found offering plus sizing on their stock vehicles. Plus sizing not only gives your wheels a bigger visual impact but it can help you out when it comes to handling and control of your car.

So what about rim materials? There are also different materials to choose from when it comes to materials. Not only will different materials demand higher or lower prices but they will also affect car performance.

Chrome and Alloy wheels are probably the most popular materials being used to make car rims on the market at the moment. Alloy is the material that most are made of when you buy them at the dealership. They are light, fairly easy to keep clean, and aren’t usually too expensive. They are a good all around rim for doing your daily driving and getting around with ease.

When shopping for wheels there is much to know before selecting a style. You need to make sure the wheel will fit on your car and not adversely affect performance. Sometime wheels can be simply too big, bigger is not always better. Bigger wheels usually means more weight and can affect brake performance and cornering performance, not to mention ride harshness. Be smart and call the seller with any and all questions.

One of the best places to get custom car rims where wheels, tires and chrome wheels is their specialty! They have over 20 years experience in the custom wheel industry as wholesalers. GotGreatWheels.com can pass on the savings to you. Their customer service is the best and they will help you pick out the best wheels and tires for your ride!

January 14, 2009

How do Spinning Rims work?

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Most Spinning Rims are attachments. They attach to existing custom wheels. Spinning Rims are attached to regular custom wheels using special lug nuts. Once the lug nuts are in place the spinning rims have special bolts that thread into the special lug nuts. Allowing the spinning Rims attachment to be mounted.

The actual spinning part is made much like regular custom wheels as seen in our custom wheels construction page. Then a base is attached. The spinner part is then attached to the base usually with a large diameter precision bolt assembly. The spinner then rides on a heavy duty sealed bearing.

Centrifugal Force is responsible for the spinners to keep spinning while stopped at the stop light. High quality bearings and good quality construction makes some spinning rims perform better and spin longer.

Mainly Rear Wheel Drive custom wheels can take spinning rims. Reason for this is they are deep enough so that the spinning rims can ride inside the wheel. If the spinning rims ride outside the custom wheels then they can get damaged, in addition would hit the body of the car during cornering or going over bumps.

For the best prices and very experienced staff choose Gotgreatwheels.com for your Spinning Rims.

Taking care of your custom Rims and Tires

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If you are a person that takes pride in having a really nice car or admires cars, and you install performance car parts, then you already know that you have to be able to take care of these parts. The most popular form of performance car parts is the tires and rims, which can be located and put on to any car ever made. If you go even a little bit of time such as a few weeks without cleaning these parts, it can make the look of your car go from hip to poor right away. Those wheels that have somewhat of a bright finish will look bad if there is an over abundance of brake dust that has accumulated itself on the rim.

Here’s some tips for you. If you are using a bleaching agent to clean these areas, you are actually doing more harm than you are good. When cleaning these areas you want to use a top quality washing soap, a wheel cleaner, a tire brush, and smaller brush, maybe even a toothbrush, to fully clean the smaller parts of your rims. When you are washing your car, you should always begin by cleaning your wheels and only do that once they have cooled off from your driving. You run the risk of staining your tires if you wash them when they are warm. You have bought these performance car parts, so you should also take care of them.

You will want to look for the type of cleaners that are recommended for cleaning the wheels are the types that you can spray on, leave a few seconds, and then simply rinse off. These types of cleaners are free of acids and will not damage your tires like some others on the market today.

Once you have completed this, it is on to the next performance car part; the rims. The first thing to do with the rims is to give them a good scrubbing to remove the dirt that has heavily set in to them. Then you should put some more cleaner onto the rims, and begin using the tire brush, and the toothbrush, to intricately scrub the area. You may have to repeat this a few times to make sure there are no spots that you missed.

You should always remember to thoroughly dry off your rims and tires before putting any kind of preservative on the tires. This way there is not left over residue such as cleaner that will get locked into the tire through the preservative.

One of the best places to buy alloy wheels is at gotgreatwheels.com. Wheels, tires and chrome wheels is their specialty. They have over 20 years experience in the custom wheel industry as wholesalers.

December 18, 2008

Big Rims - The Best SUV And Truck Wheels

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Driving around in a late model SUV will make you feel like a king or queen whether you were the driver or just a passenger in the seat kicking back. Nothing really beats the feeling of cruising the urban blocks in these road warriors. If you’re the owner of an SUV and want to raise the bar a little then it’s time to think about picking up some new vehicle rims to put on. Before you rush out there and buy your wheels you’re going to want to do a few things.

First of all you will want to decide what kind of rims you’re looking for. SUV rims come in countless styles, size, color, material, and more. It can become a daunting task to choose your wheels because as the popularity of rims increases so do the range of choices you have to select from. Some of the more popular material choices that you’ll have to choose from include alloy, aluminum, chrome, and more. Study up on your material before you buy because each material will have positives and negatives when it comes to things like weight, maintenance, and vehicle performance.

Second, you are going to want to take your time to research prices and shop around you’ll definitely be able to find some nice rims that fit your budget. We’ve all been in the situation of getting excited when in purchase mode and then throwing down way more money then we set out to in the first place. One of the best places you can find great deals on a nice set of rims is on the Internet. The best place to buy SUV rims and truck rims is at Got Great Wheels.com. At Got Great Wheels.com, Wheels, tires and chrome wheels is their specialty! They have over 20 years experience in the custom wheel industry as wholesalers and here at GotGreatWheels.com we pass on the savings to you.

Remember that if you want to find rims that you know will suit your ride try and find photos on the Internet or in magazines of your SUV model that has rims you really love. This way when you go into the dealership with your found photos you won’t have trouble showing them what kind of style you’re thinking to go after.

Don’t just rush into buying new SUV rims. If you take some time you’ll not only be able to find a great deal that fits your budget but you’ll also end up rolling down the street in style because you will have found a perfect timeless match.

Spinner Wheels

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Custom wheels are often called rims. Rims come in countless designs and styles and can be crafted from a few different materials. Some of these materials include aluminum or steel.

There is a new type of custom wheels that has been gaining more attention as of late. These are called spinner wheels. They are an attachment that is placed on existing custom wheels. The wheel spins as you drive and it gives an allusion that it’s spinning even when the vehicle has come to a stand still. Since their introduction in 2003 they’ve become one of the most popular types of custom wheels sold today.

There are several different places you can go to purchase custom wheels. One of the best places to buy spinner wheels is at Gotgreatwheels.com. They have several different styles to choose from within several different price ranges.

Custom wheels are expensive and as such they are often the target of thieves. Most custom wheels come with specially designed lug nuts which make it virtually impossible for a potential thief to make off with them. The lug nut is actually a lock and you carry the key on your keychain. Although it takes more time when it comes to changing a flat tire, the extra time spent is well worth the money saved.

Custom spinner wheels are a fun way to make your vehicle uniquely yours. When you choose a style that reflects your personality people will know that you take your vehicle seriously. The investment in the custom wheels speaks for itself.

One of the reasons people decide on custom wheels is that they are much lighter than the traditional wheels. Another reason that car race enthusiasts lean towards custom wheels is that they provide more wheel strength. The custom wheels can be designed and manufactured from materials that give the wheel a stronger base. For the average person the main reason they purchase custom wheels is because of the aesthetic value. Many drivers take a great deal of pride in the way the appearance of their car or truck and they search for the custom wheels that will make the statement they wish to convey.

Other drivers decide on the purchase of custom wheels because they can give a vehicle better gas mileage. The reason for this is that the custom wheels provide better stability and this leads to a smoother ride. Bigger wheels are often required for this but it’s important to be careful with how big you decide to go since wheels that are too large can have adverse effects on the vehicle’s performance.

For anyone with even a passing interest in cars they will notice a set of custom wheels as soon as they roar down the street. Go to Gotgreatwheels.com to get your set today!

November 4, 2008

Choosing an Alloy Wheel

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When someone decides to purchase a set of alloy wheels for their vehicle it is generally for two particular reasons. First, alloy wheels are lighter than the traditional steel wheel, they reduce the unsprung weight of the wheel. This is the weight of the wheel, tire, brake, spindles, bearings and a portion of the half shafts, springs and suspension links. By reducing this weight things like acceleration, braking and fuel economy can be improved. But by far and away the main reason that people choose to upgrade their wheels, is because they look so much better than a steel wheel, even if it has a fancy hub cap on it.

There are some technical issues that need to be considered when buying new wheels like the pitch circle diameter, number of bolts, offset, spigot size and the overall width of wheel and tyre together. So you may find that you options are limited to certain styles and sizes straight away.

The most popular styles of alloy wheels are the five and six spoke designs and are probably the most common style you will see when browsing for wheels. They are very versatile and can suit almost any type of vehicle, but it is probably best to select wider styled spokes on a wheel with a larger diameter. It’s also probably a good idea to go for a smoother, more rounded design on your standard family saloon, because the fancier patterns can look a little over the top on these types of vehicle.

If you have a larger, sports or executive vehicle, you might like to consider a twin of multi-spoke design. These sorts of vehicles have a lot more character and are able to take these types of wheels without having their look dominated by them.

Other styles that are available include ones that have the bolts exposed, these are usually multi-spoke wheels and can look like they came from a rally car. In the past there have even been three spoke alloy wheels, but these are few and far between and are probably best left in the past along with mullet haircuts and platform shoes.

You will also need to make a decision on the type of finish you want. Alloy wheels come in four main finishes or coatings. Paint is most commonly used when coating alloy wheels. It usually consists of three layers. The first layer is a primer coat to cover the bare base metal of the alloy. The primer also provides a perfect layer for the second layer of base or colour coat. The third layer consists of a clear coat or lacquer, for shine and protection, over the whole wheel.

The three combined layers provide a tough finish to alloy wheels. They can be then used the whole year round no matter weather conditions. Of course, alloy wheels with this finish still need to be cared for but can have longer periods between cleaning.

Painted alloy wheels can come in any colors. The main colours are silver, white, gold and anthracite grey.

Stainless Steel is sometimes now used to coat the outer lip on alloy wheels. Stainless Steel is stronger than alloy which means that the outer lip is tougher and can with stand more abuse than normal alloy. The Stainless Steel also keeps its shine longer and can be cleaned more easily.

Chrome tends to be cheaper, and offers a brighter shine.

Another consideration is whether the brakes are going to be visible. The less spokes there are, or the thinner they are, the more you are going to able to see the brakes behind the wheel. If you have a nice set of sports brakes, this may even be a desirable situation, however if your brakes are a bit old and worn out, you might want to consider upgrading them at the same time.

For all the best rims and tires go to Gotgreatwheels.com! Wheels, tires and chrome wheels are their specialty! They have over 20 years experience in the custom wheel industry. Our customer service is the best, call us and we will help you pick out the best wheels and tires for your ride!

October 28, 2008

Keep Your Car Rims And Wheels Clean

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After investing your money in picking up some custom rims that not only look good on your car but were built with quality, you wouldn’t want your shiny rims to go down the tube just because you were a bit lazy and decided not to look after them properly.

It is smart to protect your investment and have your chrome wheels always looking the way they did the day you installed them. A lot of people buy amazing looking rims but then as time passes the look fades out do to dirt, rust, scratches, and more. With a little care and rim cleaning knowledge you’ll be able to keep your wheels looking top notch at all times.

When it comes time to washing your rims don’t try and wash them the exact way that you do with your vehicle. Give your rims personal attention and be sure to clean only one wheel at a time. The reason you should do this is because if you let cleaner sit on the rim for an extended period of time you can actually cause harm to your wheel instead of cleaning properly.

Something else to think about is where you’re parking your car all the time. Ideally you’d want to keep your car in a garage or indoor parking lot. Not only will your rims and vehicle be safer there but it will also protect your rims from environmental damage like dust and heavy rains.

You will also want to consider is the material that you use to wipe down and clean your rims. Avoid using rough materials that may scratch the rims but instead stick to soft cotton clothes or ask around about brushes specifically designed for cleaning car rims.

One of the best places to buy rims is at Got Great Wheels.com. Wheels, tires and chrome wheels is their specialty! They have over 20 years experience in the custom wheel industry as wholesalers and here at custom wheels we pass on the savings to you.

So remember to put a bit of effort into the maintenance of your rims and they will continue to sparkle and turn heads like the day you bought them!

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