Quick Sprinter Van Overview at the REIKA Wheels Booth
Joel from Pad Overland discusses his Mercedes Benz 2500 Sprinter, including his R35V wheels, at the REIKA Wheels booth at Overland Expo PNW.
Unboxing Our 2nd Gen Crosstrek Lift Kit
Video Summary In this quick unboxing video, our REIKA Wheels Brand Manager, Bruno, goes through the parts included in our 2nd Gen (2018-2022) Subaru Crosstrek lift kit. Video Transcript Disclaimer: These transcripts are auto generated therefore we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. For best results, the transcript should be used in conjunction with the video. Hey […]
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 […]
RAV4 Build: Our Shop Vehicle Goes from Stock to Stellar
Toyota RAV4’s Beginnings The RAV4, meaning “Recreational Adventure Vehicle with 4-wheel drive”, made a statement immediately upon its release in Europe and Japan in 1994 and North America in 1995. The iconic Toyota RAV4 was brought to market to provide consumers with the comfort of an SUV, combined with the adventure of a 4-wheel drive. […]
Purchasing Aftermarket Wheels: Factors to Consider When Making Your Decision
Customizing your vehicle is a simple way of expressing your style and setting your vehicle apart from the crowd. Upgrading your wheels is typically the first big purchase, so it’s important to consider factors such as backspacing, offset, bolt pattern and the wheel sizes your vehicle will allow. Each of these factors plays a significant […]
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 […]
REIKA and Subie & You! Discuss Company and Community Building
Today’s compact utility vehicles (CUVs), especially all-wheel drive models, are well adept at handling various terrains and more owners are traveling offroad to experience new journeys. This sense of adventure has unified an entire community of CUV enthusiasts, and no more so than the Subaru loyalists. Many Subaru owners are passionate about their vehicles and […]
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 […]
Overland Expo: Exploring the Nature of Off-roading
What is overlanding? The term “overlanding” is a combination of remote travel, off-roading and camping, relying heavily on self-sufficiency and can be traced as far back to the Australian Outback, when farmers moved their cattle across long distances as the seasons changed. In more recent years, however, overland travel has evolved with modern technology and […]
