Safety always comes first – especially when it comes to heavily stressed alloy wheels. This is why wheel rim repairs should be approached with the utmost caution. It is understandable that a vehicle owner may want to make up for the careless moment in which they drove their beautiful wheels a bit too close to the curb. Anyone wishing to actually repair an alloy wheel, however, should turn to a specialist or only conduct [...]
Buying used alloy wheels involves many of the same considerations as purchasing brand-new ones – but there are a few special issues that must absolutely be taken into account. As with new alloy wheels, potential buyers need to be sure that the desired model is compatible with their vehicle. The width and diameter must correspond with the specifications in the vehicle registration certificate, along with the bolt circle and the number of screws. The [...]
Technology is decisive – this is true both for the soccer stars of TSG Hoffenheim and the high-quality alloy wheels made by RIAL, which is sponsoring the club as an Official Business Team Partner starting in the current 2019-20 Bundesliga season. This text does not describe the elegant ball control of the soccer experts from the Kraichgau region, however, but two particularly exciting digital technologies in Hoffenheim’s soccer project: SAP Interactive Data Space and [...]
The best or nothing – this is the high quality standard enforced by the car marque with the iconic three-pointed star logo. Unsurprisingly, drivers with the star on the hood of their car also have high standards. The new M12 wheel from RIAL has been specifically tailored to meet both the demands of this customer group and the technical requirements of the exclusive car marque. The M12 alloy wheel captivates with a sleek 5-V-spoke [...]
It’s a bit like in James Bond. But while the question for 007 was “shaken or stirred”, those considering an alloy wheel purchase are always asking themselves whether they should go with polished or painted. After all, both types of surface treatment have their own advantages. Painted aluminum wheels are treated with a special varnish that protects them from the elements while lending them a new color and luster. There is paint sealant [...]
If there is one perfect example of a team successfully racing to the top of the Bundesliga, it has to be TSG Hoffenheim. The soccer team has been promoted to a higher league seven times since 1990 and is playing in the Bundesliga since the 2008-09 season. Great expertise and full dedication from everyone involved – the qualities that have led to TSG Hoffenheim’s success over the past decades are also crucial to the [...]
Match operations in the Bundesliga may still be on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, but professional teams have been allowed to practice again since the beginning of April. The Bundesliga team TSG Hoffenheim, which RIAL is sponsoring as an Hoffenheim Business Team Partner starting in the current 2019-20 Bundesliga season, began holding group practice again with special protective measures on April 6. What does this mean for the players and coaches? How are [...]
Classy, sporty and effortlessly charming – the alloy wheel LUCCA by RIAL perfectly epitomizes the lifestyle and characteristics of the Tuscan city from which it takes its name. Incidentally, Lucca’s best known and most attractive landmark is the city wall from the Renaissance. The special appeal of the wheel counterpart LUCCA is its design, which has what it takes to become a modern classic. Its five double spokes fit perfectly with the appearance of [...]
Alloy wheels from renowned manufacturers are high-quality products that are subjected to comprehensive tests and inspections. Manufacturers who supply wheel rims for premium auto brands must hold themselves to particularly high quality standards. They usually have their own stringent performance test and inspection facilities on site. Once the newest product developments have withstood thorough manufacturer tests, the wheels are inspected once again by an independent institute before being released for production. This external inspection [...]
Every acceleration and every braking maneuver, every curb hit and every pothole: all of these put stress on your alloy wheels. But your wheels are built precisely for the loads and forces involved in such driving situations – at least they should be. Professional alloy wheel manufacturers take their responsibility seriously, producing wheels worthy to serve as extremely vital automotive components. They put their wheels to the test with a range of inspection methods, [...]
