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VL AUTOMOTIVE News
VL AUTOMOTIVE news, department launches, product availability and service updates for U.S. vehicle-parts buyers.
Fitment
Offset, explained without the jargon
Why +38 and -18 can look worlds apart on the same car — and how to pick the right number for your build.
Fitment
Reading a bolt pattern in ten seconds
5x114.3, 6x139.7, 5x120 — what the two numbers mean and why they never interchange.
Commercial
Load range and ply rating for fleet buyers
F, G, H, J and L — what the letters mean for axle loads and how to avoid over- or under-specifying.
Trailer
Choosing the right trailer tyre position
Trailer, all-position and drive tyres are not interchangeable. Here is how to tell them apart.
Buying
What to check the day your wheels arrive
A two-minute inspection checklist before you send anything to be mounted.
Fitment
Plus-sizing without wrecking your ride
Going bigger on diameter? Keep the rolling circumference honest and your speedometer accurate.