Spinning wheels offer attractiveness and, using custom or “vanity” styling, an endless combination of images, colors, and materials to express yourself. The three main categories of “spinners” differ in quality, versatility, materials, and price. First check that a spinwheel dealer has the size, material, and fit requirements (like lug nuts or valve stem) you want.

Spin Wheels – have the spinning mechanism built into the wheel, so have the same materials and finishes as a normal wheel. Ask if the spinning segment, for example, can be a different color from the stationary segment.

Spinners or Retro-fit Spinning Wheels - are add-on accessories that spin independently of your existing wheel. They attach to the rim and are bolted to the wheel by lug nuts. Expect spinners to be made of aluminum; they can be shaped into almost anything (e.g., flames) and finished in any color or style you’d get for a wheel. Because spinners fit into a pre-existing wheel, first check with a wheel dealer to ensure your wheel is suitable for the spinner you have in mind.

When asking your dealer about spinners, also ask about bearings and wheel-spin duration – you don’t want to be at a stoplight for 1 min but your wheels spin for only 20 sec.

Spinning Hubcaps - may be made of high-tensile strength plastic. Ask about any performance kit to extend the hubcap spin. Some offer different settings to enhance spin duration which may also increase the spinner's vibration.

Warranties and Return Policies - Warranties for any of these devices, as with all other warranties, are dealer specific. So check around and find out about their warranties and return policies before you commit.

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