One type of alloy wheels is the two-piece alloy wheel. These two-piece alloy wheels are also called as modular wheels. They are called so because of the wheel is made up of two separate modules. The wheel consists of the cast center and the spun rim. Rivets or nuts and bolts hold the two modules together. However, the most popular method is to weld the two modules together. This type of binding makes for the safest alloy wheel

Car owners must bear in mind that use of nuts and bolts to keep the two modules in the Mazda alloy wheel together is the riskiest combination of them all. Due to wear and tear, the strength of the nuts and bolts may weaken and you may find your Mazda alloy wheel disintegrating while cruising at high speeds

The positive characteristic of Mazda alloy wheel is that they are very strong and lightweight. However Mazda alloy wheels bend very easily and cannot be repaired. If at all the Mazda alloy wheel does get bent, the only option left is to replace them

* - price as of 2/1/2006. Actual prices may vary.