Does blackening car wheel hubs affect annual inspection?
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Blackening car wheel hubs does not affect annual inspection. The following is relevant information about car wheel hubs: 1. Introduction: The wheel hub (Car-Rim) is the central part of the wheel where the axle is installed, commonly referred to as the "rim" or "steel ring". 2. Classification: Wheel hubs on the market can be divided into steel wheel hubs and alloy wheel hubs based on material. The main advantages of steel wheel hubs are simple manufacturing process, relatively low cost, and strong resistance to metal fatigue, commonly known as cheap and durable. Alloy wheel hubs are lighter in weight, have smaller inertial resistance, high manufacturing precision, minimal deformation during high-speed rotation, and small inertial resistance, which helps improve the straight-line driving performance of the car, reduces tire rolling resistance, and thereby decreases fuel consumption.
Last year, I had my rims painted black, and I felt the car looked cooler, boosting my confidence while driving. During the annual inspection, I specifically went to the testing station, where the inspector mainly focused on the thickness of the brake pads, the brightness of the lights, and the exhaust emission standards—they didn’t even glance at the rim color. As long as painting the rims black doesn’t alter their size or structure, like using the original specifications, it’s completely fine. I used professional spray paint myself and made sure to clean the rims thoroughly before painting to prevent peeling. The black paint has held up quite well, showing no signs of fading after six months. If you’re thinking of doing it too, I recommend choosing a high-temperature-resistant spray paint brand to avoid rim deformation under heat. In short, painting rims black is purely for aesthetic enhancement and doesn’t affect passing the annual inspection, so go ahead and give it a try. Just remember to maintain regular rim care to prevent the paint from chipping and affecting the overall appearance.
