Making Wheels is Tough… Here’s Why

Making Wheels is Tough… Here’s Why


Back at it with another wheel video for you today! Quite frequently, we get asked questions like “why no (this size)?” and “how come you make it in (this size) for that wheel and not (this wheel)?”. Well, there’s actually a good reason for that – so today, let’s dive into the process of making a new wheel and some of the hurdles we can encounter along the way.

We’ll get into things like the engineering behind how every wheel is made, the construction types, the finished and options, and how ALL OF THAT can affect cost at the end of the day. There’s a lot that goes into the process of a making a wheel, so let’s dive into it!

Thanks for joining us, we make automotive and wheel-related content weekly as well as host a car podcast called the Behind the Wheel Podcast!

NISMO: Explained | The History of Nissan’s NISMO


We’ve got a special episode today for all you NISSAN fans or just plain JDM fans! Today, let’s dive into the storied history of one of automotive’s more famous tuning divisions. Introduced in 1984, Nissan’s NISMO division made waves ever since it was announced. Short for Nissan Motorsports International, NISMO has long been known to bring motorsport-inspired production cars to the masses in the form of legends like the Skyline R-32 NISMO, R-33 NISMO, R-34 NISMO, R-35 NISMO, as well as special legends like the GT-R R33 NISMO 400R, the GT-R LM, the NISMO 270R, etc.

The list goes on and on. NISMO has dedicated itself as a division RUN BY ENTHUSIASTS, so let’s dive into the beginnings, the road to now, and taker a look at some of the standout vehicles that made it’s way to the track, as well as the road.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NISMO OF ALL TIME?

Let’s get into it, the History of Nissan’s NISMO.

Behind The Wheel Podcast: – NEW! INTEGRA?!!

The Integra is back! Recently Acura released a teaser video of the return of the legendary nameplate. In this podcast, we give you our thoughts and excitement of what is to come from Acura and what we look forward to when it comes to this model being introduced to a whole new generation. We also dive into other classic platforms that are being introduced like the Nissan Z, Lamborghini Countach and the Toyota GR 86! You don’t want to miss this one!

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