To make up for my lameness, here's a cooler thread.
What are your favorite AFTERMARKET wheels?
BBS.
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(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LZgvLGUB1QU/R0yXfQIgHsI/AAAAAAAAAkM/FOREK0C1sVc/s400/mill.jpg)
I'm inclined to agree with MrH.
Of wheels that I can actually afford, I'm going with ASA AR1s (which look very similar to BBS wheels).
(http://www.parts4vws.com/images/members/KC%20Jazz/bummedout.jpg)
I also loved the Borbet Type S wheels (BBS knockoff again), but they are no longer made. And I can't find a picture of the exact wheels, but my buddy had some Mille Miglias on his 3rd gen Maxima SE - looked great.
Quote from: MrH on June 10, 2010, 11:07:16 AM
BBS.
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I'm quite partial to WORK's wheels.
Equip 01
(http://tanetane92.web.infoseek.co.jp/IMG_85171.jpg)
Equip 03
(http://ekhatch.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/z007.jpg)
Then Konig makes things I like, too.
Rewind
(http://i25.tinypic.com/10eo9eh.jpg)
Yeah, the Konig Rewinds are a knockoff of Panasport wheels and Watanabe wheels. I wouldn't put them on an M3, but they do look awesome on certain cars.
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1316/stancewithspringscut227puu.jpg)
(http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog/images/Wheels/m500.jpg)
These are similar to the ones on my Camaro (mine aren't completely chrome)
(http://centerlinewheels.com/images/wheel_deals/12314convoet.jpg)
On the Mustang, it's the Shelby Razor:
(http://image.mustang50magazine.com/f/9578053/m5lp_0801_07_z+shelby_mustang_gtsc+shelby_razor_wheels.jpg)
(http://www.shelbyautos.com/galleries/50040th1/50040th121-1024.jpg)
(http://www.shelbycars.ca/images/cs6_top.jpg)
These Foose wheels are pretty hot too:
(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2007/01/Foose-Stallion-Top.jpg)
(http://www.shnack.com/news_pics/large/Foose-7.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3452/861/33627930001_large.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on June 10, 2010, 11:12:37 AM
I'm quite partial to WORK's wheels.
For reals, though, I love Work's VIP style rimz:
(http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/gallery/11/60_full.jpg)
(http://www.iputinwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ls_d3s.jpg)
(http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/gallery/11/61_full.jpg)
(http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/gallery/11/40_full.jpg)
(http://www.workwheelsusa.com/media/gallery/11/42_full.jpg)
I'm very satisfied with the Vogue's on the Caddy, but I've always wanted that set on the white Benz for my car.
the other Vogue wheel I was considering
(http://www.vogue-tyre.com/images/products/gallery/0000003422/501-CTS-Shadow_500.jpg)
I'm not a fan of the fake bolts lining the rims of those wheels (or any other wheels with similar bolt things). F'ckin bead locks? Come on.
Yeesh, the only ones I really like are the BBS and knockoffs like the ASAs. Most of the rest are awful.
Various Ray's brands
BBS
OZ
Advan
HRE
Neez
Rotiform BLQ
Cheap, light, not ugly
(http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads16/IMG_02051259612567.jpg)
Cheaper, heavier, Swifter
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j128/ncasler/swift/photo3.jpg?t=1271639450)
Same as most people here. BBS
It really depends on the car. Torque Thrust Ds look absolutely stellar on a classic muscle car or hot rod, but look like crap on a late model Japanese sport coupe or a car like my BMW. Panasports/Minilites look great on sports cars and small sport coupes, but look silly on a luxury sedan. I love the wheels I have on the BMW, but that style woud look wrong on an MGB.
Quote from: ChrisV on June 11, 2010, 10:55:53 AM
It really depends on the car. Torque Thrust Ds look absolutely stellar on a classic muscle car or hot rod, but look like crap on a late model Japanese sport coupe or a car like my BMW. Panasports/Minilites look great on sports cars and small sport coupes, but look silly on a luxury sedan. I love the wheels I have on the BMW, but that style woud look wrong on an MGB.
Agree. For any RWD before, say, 1988, I like Cragar SS's or Keystone Classics. I like painted steelies on 60's roadsters, and BBS wheels on European sportscars.
I like Volk/Rays TE37's.
Quote from: 68_427 on June 12, 2010, 09:54:32 AM
Have sex with me.
Can you two please not have sex in this thread? That's what PM's are for.
I love NISMO wheels. I guess they are really Volk wheels, but whatever.
(http://chrisnz.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/nismo-r34-gt-r-z-tune-exterior-shot.jpg)
(http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/7/T/n/07_nismo350z_wheelbrake.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/blu2fourty/DSC_0908.jpg)
:wub:
(http://forums.s2kca.com/photopost/data/15113/11IMG_2480r-med.jpg)
REALLY depends on the car. Can't go wrong with BBS LMs
(http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/attachments/archived-threads/17837d1035931051-bbs-lms-who-has-em-post-pics-m3-bbs-lm.jpg)
i've always been a fan of work emotion kr's...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/xphix/img2752i.jpg)
(http://www.fakewheels.com/images/bear.jpg)
Quote from: EtypeJohn on June 14, 2010, 11:25:13 AM
(http://www.fakewheels.com/images/bear.jpg)
:clap:
dude I totally remember those. Heck, as recently as 5 years ago, my sister said she wanted those wheels on the old Miata I was going to sell to her :mask:
Quote from: Vinsanity on June 14, 2010, 11:39:57 AM
:clap:
dude I totally remember those. Heck, as recently as 5 years ago, my sister said she wanted those wheels on the old Miata I was going to sell to her :mask:
Hopefully you didn't sell it to her after hearing that.
Quote from: hotrodalex on June 14, 2010, 11:44:02 AM
Hopefully you didn't sell it to her after hearing that.
lol, honestly, I would have loved to see if she was actually going to go for it. Alas, she lost patience learning stickshift on that car, so she bought a Civic instead.
Quote from: EtypeJohn on June 14, 2010, 11:25:13 AM
(http://www.fakewheels.com/images/bear.jpg)
Yeah, Ronal Teddies!
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/11/500x_teddy_2.jpg)
(http://adam.lazur.org/gallery/d/3748-2/panda-wheel.png)
(http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/7450/subiebearfc3.jpg)
And these:
(http://i409.photobucket.com/albums/pp177/Hazmanscoop/6128_1201712845529_1309819875_54695.jpg)
And the Michelin Man versions...
(http://ekhatch.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/michelin14x6-2.jpg)
That's hilarious!