Which manufacturer supplies the wheel hubs for Nissan?
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Nissan is a broad concept with many vehicle series under its brand. Currently, the wheel hubs for domestically produced Nissan vehicles are primarily supplied by CITIC Dicastal. A wheel hub is the rotating part of the wheel that connects the tire's inner rim to the axle via spokes, serving as the metal component that supports the tire at the center of the axle. It is also known as a rim, wheel rim, or simply a wheel. Wheel hubs come in various types based on diameter, width, manufacturing method, and material. Depending on the characteristics and requirements of different vehicle models, the surface treatment processes for wheel hubs also vary, generally categorized into painting and plating. For ordinary vehicle models, wheel hubs are less focused on appearance, with good heat dissipation being a basic requirement. The process typically involves painting, where the hub is first sprayed and then baked, offering a cost-effective solution with vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Even when the vehicle is scrapped, the color of the wheel hub remains unchanged. Many popular vehicle models use painted wheel hubs. Some trendy and dynamic colored wheel hubs also employ painting technology. These wheel hubs are moderately priced and come in a wide range of specifications. Plated wheel hubs can be further divided into silver plating, water plating, and pure plating types. Although silver-plated and water-plated wheel hubs have bright and vivid colors, their durability is relatively short, making them more affordable and popular among young people seeking novelty, with market prices ranging from 300 to 500 yuan. Pure plated wheel hubs, on the other hand, maintain their color for a long time, offering high quality at a higher price. Mid-to-high-end cars often opt for pure plated wheel hubs, which cost approximately 800 to 900 yuan.
