Do Flow-Form manufactured wheels make a big difference when off-roading?
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Off Road Wheels and Flow Form Manufacturing When traveling off road, drivers need to feel confident. It’s important to strike a balance between weight reduction and durability. That’s why off road enthusiasts often look for wheels that combine both lightweight materials and robust construction. When determining what manufacturing process to use for REIKA Wheels, three […]
True Bead Lock vs Simulated Bead Lock Wheels
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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 […]
RAV4 Build: Our Shop Vehicle Goes from Stock to Stellar
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
Social Media Photography: What Clicks?
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Telling stories with photos has been a part of our narrative since the first photo was taken with a camera in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. Over the centuries, photography has evolved enormously and the advent of digital photography has revolutionized the entire field. Now, taking, posting and curating digital photos has become a form […]
Overland Expo: Exploring the Nature of Off-roading
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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 […]