Identifying Tire Markings: Red and Yellow Dots
As we were in the shop mounting a few tire and wheel packages this week, we thought it would be beneficial to explain a few markings that you may notice on the sidewall of your tires. Maybe you were cleaning your wheels or airing up your tires and had time to glance around to notice […]
True Bead Lock vs Simulated Bead Lock Wheels
When beginning your adventure into the off-roading and overlanding world, you’ll notice many trucks, SUV’s, CUV’s and vans with performance upgrades: suspension systems, lift kits, larger tires, and different sized and styled wheels. Some stock vehicles are well equipped and ready for adventure, but for many, upgrades are a must in order to ensure a […]
Choosing the Subaru That Fits You: Crosstrek vs. Outback vs. Forester
In today’s automotive world with so many options, choosing the perfect vehicle can be a daunting task. However, when you find the right one that fits your lifestyle, it makes all the difference, especially if your goal is to hit the great outdoors. Subaru has done a terrific job of focusing on this outdoor market […]
Lift Kits: Get Up and Out There
REIKA Lift Kits are designed with adventure in mind. By increasing the vehicle ride height, your CUV can accommodate larger tires while maintaining the factory alignment and ride quality. With added ground clearance, you can now participate in more extreme adventures. Our lift kits are E-coated, affordable, easy to install and vehicle specific, ensuring that […]
Los Angeles Auto Show 2021: Electric Vehicles in the Wild
While off-roading and overlanding, the ability to discover new terrain is what makes the adventure worthwhile. Yet while we explore, we must learn to preserve and protect the land for future generations. The benefits of electric vehicles are becoming more widely recognized and could be very advantageous as we continue to travel the land. It […]
Wheel Fitment: Understanding Vehicle Bolt Patterns
What is a Bolt Pattern? The bolt pattern of a wheel is the layout of the mounting holes. A wheel’s bolt pattern is also commonly referred to as the “Bolt Circle” or “Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD)”. A vehicle’s bolt pattern consists of two components: the number of wheel studs and the centerline measurement of those […]
SEMA 2021: The Growing Overland Trend on Display
The SEMA Show The annual SEMA show was back and all geared up this year after the world was faced with a pandemic of great proportions. For those new to the world of SEMA, the association was established in 1963 and kicked off as a small group of manufacturers who provided performance parts and equipment […]
