Are Wheel Adapters Safe?

Series Summary

Major car tune-ups or vehicle overhauls are vital to the upkeep and maintenance of an automobile. A car is a complex machine made up of simple machines that have many different parts and processes that must be checked for breakage, leaks and wear. A mechanic does all of these tune-up checks when a car comes into the auto shop. However, many car owners learn how to check their cars to fix common problems without costly mechanic visits. A little automobile knowledge goes a long way in saving money, avoiding scams and keeping cars in top shape. In this free video series, an auto mechanic provides information on car parts and their function, as well as tips on car safety. Learn about the safety of wheel adapters, avoiding car fires and choosing the right tires for driving in winter weather. Discover how to rotate tires, find out what wing mirrors are and learn the purpose of a brake rotor. Improve the auto IQ and avoid accidents as a result.

Video Transcript

"Today, we're talking about, are wheel adapters safe? In my opinion, they are. If you buy a quality wheel adapter, you'll have a good safe wheel adapter. Some are made out of aluminum. They all have the studs in them. You bolt it on the wheel here,and you bolt your wheel on here, so this is bolted to your drum. This is bolted to your wheel, your lug nuts go on. This is an aluminum one, this one is a steel one. This is the one I prefer. It's well cut out, really strong. Bolt it onto your drum, your wheel then bolts onto your studs. These are very good quality. My preference is to use a steel one, but the aluminum ones are just as good, and just as strong, as long as you're buying a quality wheel adapter, and not something that somebody just cut out themselves, out of a piece of steel, I think you won't have any problems. There are many different brands, many different things. They all, a quality manufacture is what you are looking for."