STORE FAQ'S
All of our non-Clearance wheels and tires come with a manufacturers warranty. Clearance items do not come with a warranty as many times the wheel is being discontinued, and will on longer be available.
Most wheels come with 1 year warranty on the finish, and lifetime structural warranty against any manufacturers defects. Tire warranties depend on the manufacturer and model of the tire. Please see the manufacturers website for complete warranty information.
Some manufacturers deal directly with the consumer in handling warranties, but generally Element Wheels will facilitate warranty exchanges. Please note that defective products will only be replaced with the exact same product, and cannot be substituted for a different item. Element Wheels is not responsible for any costs associated with the exchange of a warranty item such as shipping back and forth, labor charges, time, etc. Any costs associated with the exchange will be the responsibility of the customer. The role of Element Wheels is to only facilitate exchanges, as Element Wheels does not manufacture any wheels or tires.
Element Wheels performs many steps to ensure that all orders we ship will fit your described vehicle.
Please be aware that if you are installing aftermarket wheels, and/or changing tire size you are customizing your vehicle; therefore, the products you order from Element Wheels may not fit exactly the same as the factory settings. If the order is approved for our 100% Fitment Guarantee and the product doesn't fit we will offer you a replacement or a full refund, including shipping charges (*some conditions apply).
To qualify for our 100% Fitment Guarantee the following conditions must be met: You must provide your vehicle information. The selected vehicle information must be accurate and complete. It is the customers' responsibility to provide accurate and complete vehicle information. The vehicle must be unmodified and has all original factory settings. Please note, If your vehicle is lowered or lifted you MUST inform us first unless it is specified in the title of the vehicle. You are purchasing a full set of tires, wheels or tires and wheels package. Less than a set (3 or less) may not qualify for our 100% Fitment Guarantee. We will email you to confirm your order.
We guarantee that the products you have purchased will fit your vehicle, meaning the following:
Wheels: Wheels will bolt on and will not interfere on OEM brakes, suspension, or body components. Wheels that require hub centric rings or different wheel nuts/bolts are still considered to be correct fitment.
Tires: Will fall within the approved overall tire diameter, width and load rating.
Wheel and Tire Packages: The package will bolt on and will not interfere on OEM brakes, suspension, or body components. Wheels that require hub centric rings or different wheel nuts/bolts are still considered a correct fitment
When you place an order, you must select your vehicle information from the drop-down menus presented to you in the Select Your Vehicle area. Please note, the description of the vehicle may differ from your markings on the car. Always refer to your user manual for a full description of your vehicle. The failure to choose the correct vehicle may affect the selection of the product that fits your vehicle and your claim for fitment guarantee may be rejected. If you feel that your exact vehicle is not listed please add in the "Order Comments" box more vehicle information at checkout. An Element Wheels expert will use that information provided for verification.
If you choose not to provide your vehicle information, or choose to skip Fitment Check, when placing an order our Fitment Guarantee is not applicable. Once we receive your order our first priority is to check fitment. This is done by our fitment team that employs various methods and manufactures databases to check fitment. We may come to the conclusion that the products you have ordered will not fit your described vehicle. In this case, you will be notified and will be provided with alternative options. If you still feel confident about your original purchase and want to proceed with the order as it, we will ship it to you with a disclaimer stating this is a final sale and no returns or exchanges will be accepted.
Since we don't have your vehicle present to physically check it for fitment we rely on our collective experience and expertise, and consult numerous fitment sources to make approved fitments. Due to mechanical wear and tear of a vehicle, tires and/or wheels may not fit as intended. It is impossible to take these factors into account when verifying fitment. Therefore, on rare occasions when a customer claims the product does not fit we reserve the right to refuse such a claim based on our previous experience with the same vehicle and/ or manufacturers fitment data available to the public. In such cases we will request pictures showing the issues with fitment and will assess the claim on a case by case basis.
Route offers you "peace of mind" package protection for your order at an affordable price. The cost to you - to fully protect your package in the event that it is lost, damaged, or stolen - is calculated based on the subtotal of the order calculated at 1 percent. In the event where Route is not purchased at the time of sale each package is only covered for the standard $100 offered by Fedex, UPS, and most freight carriers. To read more information regarding Route please visit Route Package Protection Policies
WHEEL TECH FAQ'S
Tire Tech FAQs
The speed symbol denoting a fixed maximum speed capability of new tires must be shown only in the speed rating portion of the tire's service description, such as 225/50R16 89S. The most common tire speed rating symbols, maximum speeds and typical applications are shown below:
Speed Rating | Maximum Speed (mph) | Maximum Speed (km/h) | |
M | 81 mph | 130 km/h | |
N | 87 mph | 140km/h | Temporary Spare Tires |
P | 93 mph | 150 km/h | |
Q | 99 mph | 160 km/h | Studless & Studdable Winter Tires |
R | 106 mph | 170 km/h | H.D. Light Truck Tires |
S | 112 mph | 180 km/h | Family Sedans & Vans |
T | 118 mph | 190 km/h | Family Sedans & Vans |
U | 124 mph | 200 km/h | |
H | 130 mph | 210 km/h | Sport Sedans & Coupes |
V | 149 mph | 240 km/h | Sport Sedans, Coupes & Sports Cars |
W | 168 mph | 270 km/h | Exotic Sports Cars |
Y | 186 mph | 300 km/h | Exotic Sports Cars |
Z | 168 mph < | 300 km/h < | Exotic Sports Cars |
These instructions follow the example of a P195-70-R14 90T tire
The majority of tire sizes start with a letter that identifies the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which they were designed:
- P = P-metric or Passenger. The most common service type, this signifies that the tire is fitted on passenger vehicles: minivans, cars, SUVs, and light trucks.
- T = Temporary Spare.
- LT = Light Truck-metric. This signifies that the tire is fitted on trucks that are capable of towing trailers or carrying heavy cargo: full-size vans, large SUVs, and pickup trucks.
- ST = Special Trailer Service. This tire is only used on boat, utility, or car trailers. They are not designed to be fitted on motor vehicles.
The three numbers after the first letter signify the tire's width in millimeters. For the P195-70-R14 90T tire, that's 195 millimeters if you're measuring across widthwise from the outer sidewall to the inner sidewall.
The two numbers after the section width identify the tire's profile (aspect ratio). For the P195-70-R14 90T tire, that would be 70.
What's an aspect ratio, you ask? Here's where it gets technical: 70 indicates that the sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 70 percent of its section width.
What does this equation tell us? Higher numbers mean taller sidewalls, and lower numbers mean shorter sidewalls.
The letter after the two numbers representing the sidewall aspect ratio signifies the internal construction of the tire.
Per the P195-70-R14 90T tire, the R means radial, the most common tire construction. However, a D would mean diagonal construction which is used mainly for applications in spare tires and light trucks.
The two numbers after the letter identifying the internal construction indicate the diameter of the wheel in inches.
For the P195-70-R14 90T tire, the tire and wheel diameter is 14 inches. However, many new compact and even subcompact cars today are moving up to the more luxurious 15-inch tires.
The last set of numbers followed by a letter indicate the tire's load carrying capacity index (maximum weight on the tires) and speed rating (how fast the tires are designed to go).
Using the example of the P195-70-R14 90T tire, that is 90T:
- 90 = 1323 pounds max (600 kilograms)
- T = 118 MPH max (190 km/h) for passenger cars