Get the Best Priced Jeep Grand Cherokee Wheel

Let's face it: Jeep Grand Cherokee stock rims are kind of boring. Custom rims are one of the easiest and least expensive (depending on where you buy it) ways to give your vehicle a bit of panache. Wherever you might find Jeep Grand Cheorkee rims for sale, you're certain to find a wide and varied selection.

A Simple Device That Changed The Course of Human History

Today, when many things that were science fiction only a few years ago are becoming science fact, it can be difficult to realize that it none of it would be possible without one of the most basic, simple things in the universe. The wheel literally changed history for the human race. In fact, back in the time of the famous inventor, Leonardo da Vinci, the wheel and axle assembly was considered one of "six simple machines" that are the basis of virtually every other device ever conceived, designed or built. Those Italian Renaissance engineers were correct, and it's still true. Consider the automobile; in addition to the wheel and the axle, it also uses "simple machines" that include pulleys, levers and screws. Nobody knows for certain who actually invented the wheel first (it popped up in several places over the centuries), but archaeologists have discovered a drawing of a four-wheeled cart in Central Europe that may be as much as 5000 years old. Another place that the wheel came up was ancient Mexico. However, the Mayan people never actually made use of it, since domesticated draft animals capable of pulling such vehicles, like the horse and the ox, were unknown in the Americas until the 1500s.

Welcome Rubber

A wheel by itself isn't all that useful unless it has a tire of some sort. For many centuries, these tires were made from iron. The ride was bumpy and uncomfortable, to say the least. Interestingly, the first lightweight spoke wheels and rubber pneumatic tires were originally developed for upscale, horse-drawn carriages in the early 1870s - but without those, Karl Benz would never have been able to develop his newfangled horseless carriage in 1888. If your vehicle offers a comfortable ride and great handling, you can thank the rubber tires that are mounted on your Jeep Grand Cherokee 20 inch wheels.

Add-ons

Wheels and rims are only part of the equation, of course. Not only are there many styles and colors from which to choose, there are many different hubcaps available, as well as wheel locks and other nifty items. Just remember that things change from one model year to another, so 2004 Jeep Cherokee rims will be different from one on an earlier or later model.

Shopping For Custom Rims

You can find Jeep Grand Cherokee rims for sale almost anywhere and prices ranging from $135 t0 almost $400. No matter what you are looking for, your first stop should be PartsGeek.com, which offers some of the lowest prices on auto parts and accessories.