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Straight answers to the questions we get asked before every order.
Forged vs cast vs flow-formed
Which process actually matters, and what you are paying for.
ReadHow to measure a bolt pattern
Getting this wrong is the most common ordering mistake.
ReadUnderstanding offset and backspacing
Why ET decides whether the wheel rubs.
ReadChoosing skid plates: aluminium or steel
Weight, cost and what actually protects.
ReadChoosing a winch: capacity, rope and mounting
The 1.5x rule, and why rope choice matters more than most people think.
ReadRoof tents: how to work out if your roof takes one
Dynamic vs static load, and why the number on the rack is not the number that matters.
ReadDo differential covers actually do anything?
Separating the real benefits from the marketing.
ReadLoad rating: the number to actually check
The spec that decides whether a wheel is safe on your vehicle.
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