Shane Michael O'Malley

About CWS Wheels is China's leading alloy and steel wheel supplier, steeped in history and automotive experience. Owned by the SHANGHAI CWS AUTO PARTS GROUP LTD, we are one of several brands including: BBS, VOSSEN, WORKS, and RAY. Wheelwright LTD (formerly Alcar Wheelwright), holds not only a position as one of the longest established, but also one of the UK’s leading alloy and steel wheel distributors. With over 10 years of experience in the Alloy Wheel and Tire business, we are extremely experienced in all things wheel-related. We have also expanded our wheel range to include BUS ALLOY Wheels, ideal for the winter market. Since the foundation of our company, becoming an industry leader in innovation has been one of our top priorities. We accomplish this through cooperation with scientific research institutions, which improve the quality and speed of production. Our current portfolio of over 180 luxury rims has been designed using innovative techniques and customer research. We also employ a very successful R&D department who are able to work with customers on an individual basis, creating unique products that fit their needs in an unparalleled amount of time. Vision Shanghai CWS Auto Parts Group Ltd. was established in 1999 with the vision to manufacture exotic aluminum alloy wheels that possess impeccable style and quality. Our products are crafted from the finest aluminum alloy to add a unique, designer touch to your vehicle. Mission Statement Innovation is not just a word for Shanghai CWS Auto Parts Group, it is what drives our company to deliver the most unique high quality products to our customers. In order to set ourselves apart from other aluminum wheel manufacturers we place a very high importance to ensure this innovation is found throughout all of our processes. Whether it be our wheel designs, industry leading warranty service, or our interactions with our customers we place a great emphasis on not only continuing what was brought us success but also looking at how we might do things better. These are the commitments and beliefs that have formed our business philosophy: “Integrity-Oriented, Moral Power Adorns the World,” which guides all of the decisions made by our company. Become a Dealer Becoming a dealer is an extremely efficient and rewarding process. Potential partners will work with our CWS team in order to ensure that they are trained and knowledgeable with our products and procedures. Future partners will be listed on our website with distinction and constantly advertised by the CWS Brand to ensure that potential customers are informed who has the privilege of carrying such a distinct brand. Our Manufacturing Process Selecting a location in the beautiful Shanghai Baoshan City Industrial Park helped inspire our designs, fusing traditional Chinese beauty with modern flair. A beautiful 16.4 acre campus excites our creativity to conceive products that meet the exacting demands of vehicle customization enthusiasts worldwide. Our 12,000 square meter manufacturing facility enables us to produce 800,000 aluminum alloy wheels annually, and growing. At CWS we use 4 different casting methods in order to deliver our customers a variety of different quality products at different price points. The first of these is one-piece cast wheels, which consists of pouring molten aluminum into a mold creating a cast wheel in the molds shape. There are three types of procedures used in this method that include: low pressure/gravity, counter pressure, and high counter pressure molding (HCM). A wheel manufacturer will select a particular method according to the weight, strength, and finish that they have specified for that design. Naturally, the more sophisticated and costly methods produce lighter and stronger wheels but at a higher price. The second type of casting method we use is FlowForm, which begins the same as a cast wheel but differs when the wheel approaches the barrel step. The barrel is spun, heated and then pressed between steel rollers that pull the rim to its final width and shape. This creates a lighter and stronger rim compared to regular cast wheels, but without the expense of a forged wheel. Forged / Billet wheels are our next casting method which consists of forging a material called billet, a solid piece of dense aluminum. The forge, a huge machine that exerts thousands of pounds of pressure on the metal, presses or rolls the billet into its fundamental form. This forging is then placed in a machine that adds details to the wheel as well as supplying it with a final finish. This process allows wheels to be built with much less material, resulting in lighter weight and unique designs which are also much stronger compared to other methods. The final casting method which we use at CWS is called, multi-piece wheels. It combines all of the other processes to produce a wheel of a particular strength and weight at a particular price. For example, some wheels have a cast aluminum center, welded to a steel outer, or barrel. Another type of two-piece construction features a billet center welded to a rolled outer (extruded aluminum rolled into a hoop). Still other wheels feature a split outer so that widths and offsets can be made to custom specifications. The last method is a three-piece construction where the center can be cast, billet or forged, and is usually attached to the outer assembly by special screws or rivets. Quality Control A 35-member manufacturing team, each bringing a minimum of 7 years industry experience, ensures that our operations function to the incredible standards which we hold ourselves to. Included amongst these employees are 16 of the finest quality management team members. Along with our own quality control managers, we have hired the American Administration of Certification to ensure that we are complying with the ISO/TS16949 specifications. We have also received the prestigious TUV® (www.tuev.at) verification - the strictest quality and engineering status in the wheel industry. To further ensure that we are providing our customers with the highest quality products possible, we have equipped more than 40 sets of the most advanced manufacturing and testing systems found in our field. All of these processes ensure that the rims which leave our facility are given the CWS seal of approval. Your complete satisfaction with your purchase means everything to us, which is why we offer a two year product warranty. Certifications In order to ensure we are providing the highest quality product to our customers we have passed all major industry tests SAE, VIA, JWL, TUV certification. These provide our customers with a peace of mind that they are getting the quality of product that is on par with industry standards. Warranty All product warranties and guarantees are provided solely by the product manufacturers and importers from all over the World. If you have a claim under warranty, we will act swiftly on your behalf to pursue your warranty claim. On most occasions products deemed faulty under warranty will need to be returned to either ourselves or the manufacturer/importer for further inspection. This process will be done in the quickest time possible with the utmost urgency in order to ensure your dispute is resolved in a reasonable amount of time. All warranty claims must be accompanied by an original invoice and proof of purchase, with a notification of your warranty claim to CWS before your goods are returned. In the unlikely event that warranty claim is not deemed valid, we will not be liable for any costs incurred throughout a claim for labor and/or other related charges. Warranty and Guarantee are voided in the event that products have been modified or have been sold on to a third party, with the warranty and Guarantees lie solely with the first user. Please Note: Alloy Wheels in chrome are not covered by a warranty, and alloy wheels with a polished face or rim come with 6 months warranty. Guarantee Return Policy Any goods being return must be notified to us in writing within 7 working days commencing from the day after receipt. We reserve the right to refuse any non-faulty goods returned outside of the 7 day period without notice during the period. Please return products to our office address: SHANGHAI CWS AUTO PARTS GROUP LTD. ROOM 1708, MIPING PLAZA, NO.1085, ZHENCHEN ROAD, BAOSHAN DISTRICT, SHANGHAI, CHINA POST CODE: 200444 TEL:- Shipping Policy FAQs -How do I pick the right wheels for my vehicle? Alloy Rims are among the most noticeable parts of a vehicle, but they also have a larger influence on how a vehicle performs than many drivers realize. It is for this reason that changing your vehicle's rims can be a great way both to achieve particular performance benefits and to give your vehicle a more striking appearance. In order to choose the correct rims for your vehicle, you should understand what exactly a rim is, how it fits into single-piece and multi-piece wheels, and how to match rims to tires. Choosing the correct rims for your vehicle also depends on your awareness of how rims can affect a vehicle's performance and the different rim styles available. -How do I install my wheels? Before they can be used on a car, wheel rims first require that tires be mounted and balanced, as well as installed on the vehicle. To mount the tire, you start by laying the wheel rim flat on the ground with the tire on top and slowly rock it down over the edge of the rim. You may need to use your weight to do this. Once you have half the tire on, the next step is to use a tire iron to lever the other side of the tire over the rim. Be patient, this can take some time. Once the tire is on the rim, you next insert the valve stem. Then it is time to inflate the tire. It is a good idea to inflate slowly, as the tire can jump when the bead seals against the seat. You may want to fasten it down before inflating. Once the tire is on the wheel and inflated, installing it on the car is no different than changing a flat tire. You simply remove the old wheel, hang the new one on the lugs and tighten down the lug nuts. Once the wheels are on, you should take the car in to have the wheels balanced immediately. -How do I take care of my wheels? 1) Rinse the wheels to remove dirt and brake dust. 2) Rub the wheels lightly with a wet sponge. Starting the process this way will remove most of the remaining brake dust and dirt, preventing you from scratching the wheels when you scrub the surface. 3) Remove dirt and debris from alloy wheels with a store bought cleaner. Avoid acid-based cleaners because they tear the lacquer off the wheel. Mix the proper amounts of water and cleaner in a bucket. Read the instructions on the product to find out the correct ratio of water and alloy wheel cleaning solution. Soak a sponge in the bucket of cleaner and water. Squeeze the sponge over the bucket to avoid wasting the cleaner. Scrub the wheels with the sponge. Because you already rinsed and lightly rubbed off much of the dirt, hard scrubbing should not damage the alloy wheels. Use an old toothbrush to clean the crevices in the wheels. 4) Rinse off the solution. Spray the wheels with a hose to remove the cleaner solution. Do one wheel at a time to prevent solution from drying on the wheels when you clean all four at once 5) Dry the wheels with a microfiber cloth or chamois. 6) Remove stubborn stains from alloy wheels with household items. 7) Add wheel wax to protect the alloy surface. Use a wax made especially for alloy wheels, and apply it at least every 3 months. -Do you manufacture custom designs? YES, WE CAN MAKE CUSTOM Designs ACCORDING TO BUYER’S SAMPLE OR DRAWING. -What is a bolt pattern? A vehicle's bolt pattern is the even spacing around the wheel hub of the bolt heads onto which the wheel is fixed. The bolts or studs are evenly spread around a particular diameter which is known as the pitch circle diameter (PCD) and is measured in either inches or millimeters. The hub can also be off-set in a unique way which varies between cars and alters the pattern and shape of the rim. There are three wheel pattern variations of rim off-set: Positive Off-set which is where the backspacing inside the wheel is shallow, Zero Off-set which is when the distance between the front and the back of the wheel hub is equal, or Negative Off-set in which case the backspacing is deeper, with the rim centerline set nearer to the brake side of the wheel. -What does offset mean? The offset of a wheel is the distance from the hub mounting surface to the center line of the wheel. The wheel offset is measured in millimeters and results in a positive, negative, or zero offset. Positive offset is when the hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. It is common to find a positive offset in newer and front wheel drive vehicles. Negative offset is when the hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. A negative offset wheel usually has a "deep lip" Zero offset the hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel. -What is the difference between hub centric and lug centric? Should I use a hub centric ring? FIRSTLY, There are two commonly used ways to fasten wheels to a hub: lug-centric and hub-centric. In hub-centric designs, the wheel fits snugly against the hub which provides support along with the wheel lugs. In lug-centric mountings, the wheel lugs center and support the wheel with no support from the hub because of the gap. The easiest way to tell the difference between the two designs is to look at the hub of a hub and wheel assembly. If the hole in the center of the wheel fits snugly against the hub, then it is hub-centric. If there is a gap between the center hole of the wheel and the hub, then it is lug-centric. SECONDLY. The centric ring is a device used with the rims and are installed between the car wheel hub and the rim. The purpose of the hub centric ring is to fill the empty space between the wheel hub and the center bore of the rim. Centric rings are usually made of durable industrial plastic. Centric rings are also made of aluminum.