Wheels
Ron's Repair Wheel Buying Guide
At Ron’s Repair, we offer a wide selection of wheels for customers in Owatonna, MN, Waseca, MN, Ellendale, MN, and surrounding areas.
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. If you have any questions during your research, simply contact us online.
Know Your Wheels
AlloY Wheels
Light wheels with improved performance characteristics for enhanced cornering and steering precision, plus decreased road feedback for better braking response.
Steel Wheels
Heavier wheels with a lower center of gravity. Steel wheels are ideal for harsh road conditions in the snow or off-road rugged terrain but lack other performance capabilities due to their added weight.
Chrome
An aesthetically pleasing finish. Chrome wheels are admired for their metallic mirrored shine, durability, and strength but 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.
