As we were in the shop mounting a few tire and wheel packages this week, we thought it would be beneficial to explain a few markings that you may notice on the sidewall of your tires. Maybe you were cleaning your wheels or airing up your tires and had time to glance around to notice […]
When beginning your adventure into the off-roading and overlanding world, you’ll notice many trucks, SUV’s, CUV’s and vans with performance upgrades: suspension systems, lift kits, larger tires, and different sized and styled wheels. Some stock vehicles are well equipped and ready for adventure, but for many, upgrades are a must in order to ensure a […]
RAV4 Build: Our Shop Vehicle Goes from Stock to Stellar Toyota RAV4’s Beginnings The RAV4, meaning “Recreational Adventure Vehicle with 4-wheel drive”, made a statement immediately upon its release in Europe and Japan in 1994 and North America in 1995. The iconic Toyota RAV4 was brought to market to provide consumers with the comfort of […]
Purchasing Aftermarket Wheels: Factors to Consider When Making Your Decision Customizing your vehicle is a simple way of expressing your style and setting your vehicle apart from the crowd. Upgrading your wheels is typically the first big purchase, so it’s important to consider factors such as backspacing, offset, bolt pattern and the wheel sizes your […]
Choosing the Subaru That Fits You: Crosstrek vs. Outback vs. Forester In today’s automotive world with so many options, choosing the perfect vehicle can be a daunting task. However, when you find the right one that fits your lifestyle, it makes all the difference, especially if your goal is to hit the great outdoors. Subaru […]
REIKA and Subie & You! Discuss Company and Community Building Today’s compact utility vehicles (CUVs), especially all-wheel drive models, are well adept at handling various terrains and more owners are traveling offroad to experience new journeys. This sense of adventure has unified an entire community of CUV enthusiasts, and no more so than the Subaru […]
Social Media Photography: What Clicks? Telling stories with photos has been a part of our narrative since the first photo was taken with a camera in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. Over the centuries, photography has evolved enormously and the advent of digital photography has revolutionized the entire field. Now, taking, posting and curating digital […]
Lift Kits: Get Up and Out There REIKA Lift Kits are designed with adventure in mind. By increasing the vehicle ride height, your CUV can accommodate larger tires while maintaining the factory alignment and ride quality. With added ground clearance, you can now participate in more extreme adventures. Our lift kits are E-coated, affordable, easy […]
Los Angeles Auto Show 2021: Electric Vehicles in the Wild While off-roading and overlanding, the ability to discover new terrain is what makes the adventure worthwhile. Yet while we explore, we must learn to preserve and protect the land for future generations. The benefits of electric vehicles are becoming more widely recognized and could be […]
What is a Bolt Pattern? The bolt pattern of a wheel is the layout of the mounting holes. A wheel’s bolt pattern is also commonly referred to as the “Bolt Circle” or “Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD)”. A vehicle’s bolt pattern consists of two components: the number of wheel studs and the centerline measurement of those […]
