Flashy Car Rims - Is It Just A Guy Thing?

Wheel Tips For The Female Of The Species Tooinches. For example, you would replace the original
If you browse the internet ads for tires andequipment of 175/70R13 with a tire size of 175
wheels, it seems like flashy car rims is a guy thing.70R15.
The websites are geared to a masculine point ofChrome And Alloys
view. Some websites feature sound and videosEarly cars had steel wheels. This has changed
that include a pounding rap beat backed up by abecause of the weight of steel. Today’s
view of “shiny things.” Most websitesvehicles are designed to be as sleek and
feature Charlie’s Angels “look aaerodynamic as possible. Ask any racer why alloy
likes” pouring themselves over the carwheels were developed. The light alloy wheel is an
chassis or pointing to flashy car rims.essential part of vehicle safety and performance.
Lexani’s official website features a fourThese car rims evolved in the racing industry as
minute video to showcase its wares. The wheelscars needed to be lighter. Alloy wheels, because
are hot, the girls are hotter.of their functional good looks quickly jumped into
Men & Car Rimsthe mainstream of aftermarket vehicle sales.
Normally, the male of the species keeps a prettyThere are numerous websites dedicated to
low profile when it comes to plumage but when itmagnesium, chrome and silver alloy car rims and
comes to equipping their rides, most men,wheels.
don’t question how much but how will theChrome, Magnesium And Silver Alloys
wheels look on the car, truck or SUV.Chrome wheel rims have always been popular
A Little Researchdue to their shiny exterior but other types of
I did a little research about aftermarket car rims. Ialloy rims have appeared in the past 10 years.
asked various friends and associates if they wouldCustom alloy rims include magnesium rims that
they spend an additional $8.000.00 for specialtyhave been x-rayed and heat tempered to ensure
wheels for their vehicle. By far most of the men Itheir good looks and durability. Buyer beware
asked didn’t even blink at the price but justhowever, when purchasing a car rim package
shrugged and said “yeah, I guess; itmake sure that price is not your primary decision
depends on how they would look.” Themaking factor.
women looked at me as if I had just arrivedBuyer Beware
from Mars and replied with an emphaticMany lesser known companies use copy cat
“NO WAY”. A marketing statistictechnology and do not adhere to industry
shows that ninety percent of the shoppers atstandards. Ensure that you are shopping at a
wheel and tire shops are men. Men like flashy carreputable web site. If it seems to be too good a
rims and it seems to be almost genetic.deal to be true, it probably is. Check out
Car Rims & Shoes; A Connection?manufacturer’s websites such as Lexani,
This same connection exists between women andGiovanna and Sprewell for referrals to qualified
shoes. It’s never about the money butsales centers.
how they look. You need shoes to protect yourReliable Car Rim Retail Sales Outlets
feet. The functional ones work well but it’sSuccessful manufacturers of car rims and wheels
the pretty ones that we want. Shoes, like carhave one trait in common. Each manufacturer
rims have a definite purpose as well. Like shoespays great attention to producing a quality
that allow the owner to walk, car rims allow theproduct. To participate in the motor vehicle
car to “roll”.aftermarket, it is essential that certain standards
Because car rims are so vital to the handling andbe met.
performance of vehicles, it is important forManufacturers such as Lexani, Weld, Konig and
women to become as interested in the details ofSprewell strive to provide the best quality product
car rims as men. This article will talk about caravailable today. In order for a retailer to sell
rims and wheels sizes, chrome and alloys,products from these companies, they must hold
package prices, reliable brands, and upcomingto the guidelines set out by the manufacturer.
trends like spinners.Today, all car rim and wheel manufacturers have
So let’s get motoring. By the end of thiswebsites. It’s a good idea to review them
piece you will know more about car rims. Theprior to beginning your search for the perfect
man in your life will be impressed by yourwheel.
new-found knowledge and you’ll be readyPackage Prices
to make an informed decision about what’sShopping for car rims can be done in three ways:
best for your ride.* In person at a wheel and tire outlet.
Where To Look For Car Rims* At a vehicle dealership.
There are numerous websites dedicated to sale* On the Internet.
of car rims. As well many sites offer valuableThere are literally hundreds of sites that offer
information about car rims and what you can dowheel packages and most provide free shipping
to enhance your vehicle’s performance andanywhere in the United States. All sites offer
handling. If you decide to make your purchasepackages that include custom fitting four wheel
through a website check with a Consumer Bureaurims, mounting and balancing of four tires and
to ensure that the website is reputable.delivery. Lug nuts and other associated items are
Car Rim Sizes - It’s The Fit That Countsnot included in the package but are available at
When you purchase a vehicle, stock models comediscounted prices.
with a specific size of car rim. For example smallCar Rims Can Be An Expensive Investment
cars like Honda Preludes have 13 inch rims. As theWheels aren’t cheap by any stretch of the
size of the vehicle increases so do the size of theimagination. Depending on the brand you choose a
car rims. Car rims sizes can go up to 27”person can pay as much as $8,000.00 US for a
and beyond as many manufacturers areLexani Big Johnson 27inch package. Giovanna has
developing larger sizes for newer jeeps and SUVs.a package available for almost ten thousand
Front Wheel Drive sizes are slightly smaller thandollars. This package features the Abruzzo
Rear Wheel Drive types by about 2 inches.26” wheel and tire.
Plus SizingThere are packages available from Eagle,
To enhance the look of your vehicle and improveAmerican Racing and Centerline that are less
its performance you can increase the size of theexpensive. Many of the packages available from
wheel “Plus Sizing” is a term thatthe above companies offer wheels that start at
refers to increasing the size of the car rim to the$1699.00.
wheel.Though they are less expensive, these car rim
Why Plus Sizing?packages still provide the good looks and
Plus sizing is chosen by drivers for steeringfunctionality featured in the more expensive
response, handling, and cornering ability. When youmodels.
add inches to the tire, there is more surface thatTrends
is in contact with the road. Plus sizing a wheel alsoOne of the hottest trends today for car rims is
enhances the sporty look of a vehicle.spinning jewelry. Car rims that include spinners are
Plus sizing can be done by “inchingthe most demanded item on wheels today. These
up”. The following are the three methodsitems cause an optical illusion that the wheel is still
of “inching up” your tire.spinning when a vehicle is stopped at a street light.
* Plus ZeroThese wheels are designed to catch the eye and
* Zero Plus Onekeep the onlooker’s attention. Some
* Zero Plus Twowebsites describe spinners as being simply
Plus Zerostunning. Spinners are available from numerous
The Plus Zero method uses the same wheelmanufacturers such as Sprewell and Oasis for a
radius as the original equipment but includes a tirevariety of prices. Spinning jewelry looks good on
with a larger size than the original’s widthSUV’s, jeeps, sports cars and even the
but smaller than the aspect ratio. For example thefamily car.
original tire size is: 175/70R14. By putting a 195Flashy Car Rims – Truly A “Guy
60R14 tire on this wheel rim you would not beThing”
increasing the tire size, hence “plusA term such as “simply stunning”
zero”.was usually employed when describing dresses,
Zero Plus Onewomen or shoes. More aftermarket companies
Plus one increases the size of the tire by one inch.are striving to attract a feminine audience to
For example if the tire size is 175/70R13 and youencourage women to purchase their product.
put a tire on it that is 175/70R14, you haveThese companies are few and far between and
increased the tire size by one inch. Zero plus onefor the most part, flashy car rims remain a
utilizes a one-inch larger diameter wheel in“guy thing”. However if you want to
conjunction with a smaller tire. This methodmake an informed purchase decision or you
always requires a replacement wheel.simply want to impress your boyfriend with
Zero Plus Two“guy” knowledge, it’s a good
Exactly as the name of the method implies, thisidea to do your homework. Ultimately,
approach increases the size of the tire by twoyou’ll be glad you did. Happy motoring.