Thread 28476926

Am I the only one who thinks puffing up old and small wheel rims like this to make them fit on modern cars that need huge wheels looks ugly as fuck?

Doing this is insanely popular now

triple stepped lips?

>>28476926 (OP)
Am I the only one who thinks wheel faggotry is for, well, faggots? OEM wheels 99% of the time are of decent quality and usually look nice (because they were fucking designed together with the entire car), so the only reasons to buy aftermarket are non-standard tire sizes, radical brake upgrades and weight savings for the actual racing.

>>28476926 (OP)
Kek that looks mexican as fuck

>>28476935
SMALLER!

>>28476959
>and usually look nice (because they were fucking designed together with the entire car)
Lol.
No.
Just no.
OEM wheels are typically designed to be neutral- not aggressive or sporty or bland to cater to the average buyer.
Its a "one size fits none" mentality.
If you think the majority of wheels look good, congrats- youre an NPC.

>>28476959
Based af.

>>28476990
>ebonics

>>28476982
My shitbox had like two dozens OEM wheel designs available for it, and that's not counting related shitboxes with the same bolt pattern and similar offset across different generations. Most of those wheels were optional, as in "not for the average buyer, but for those who want them specifically". The same can be said about my truck.

>>28476978
i looked up quad step lips and it showed me pictures of black women

>>28476926 (OP)
Wheeltards are insufferable. They're like the sneakerheads of the car world.
>MUH BBS
>MUH FITMENT
>MUH 3 piece

>>28476959
I like my old wheel covers, I think they look much cooler than the factory ones

>>28477085
>sneakerheads
>wheeltardation
>niggers gonna nig
It all starts to make sense now, thank you.

>>28476959
I have the lightest OEM forged wheels and they're still 20 pounds each

>>28476959
>heres your nice looking oem wheels bro

>>28477208
So? They fit the car, it's a typical mid-1990s blob (I'm not a graphical designer so I don't know the right words, sorry).
And judging by the catalogs, there was at least one other slightly different OEM design and the option to expose nuts. Were there any other Toyotas with similar wheel parameters to borrow from? I have a Lexus, I'm thinking about switching from 19" to 18", and I'm pretty sure I can choose between several different models in several generations even taking car and wheel weight into account.

>>28477208
think they'll fit on my camry?

>>28477270
Forgot pic

>>28477208
those wheels are nice thoughbeit

Everybody knows, early 80's Mustang had the best wheels. Im sure you can get adapters.

>>28477208
The whole car looks like shit.

>>28477320
Needs more fake vents and wings huh little ricer, wrenchlet

I've been lusting after a set of these since 2013. Im finally close to being able to actually justify a purchase financially

>>28477331
What's so great about them?

>>28477342
For me its the aspirational wheel option I always wanted but could never afford. If i had to compare it to vidya it would be like unlocking the katana back when halo 3 was still a new game
There's a bunch of nerdy history about them, how they started as a motorsport wheel, how they're forged, can be built to any spec etc but thats all nerdy shit.

>>28477355
>If i had to compare it to vidya it would be like unlocking the katana
Never understood this mechanic either if that's pure cosmetics. People spend lots of money on cosmetics for their online games though, end up looking like shit anyway.
>There's a bunch of nerdy history about them, how they started as a motorsport wheel, how they're forged, can be built to any spec etc but thats all nerdy shit.
That's more interesting, please continue. Hope it's not marketing bullshit to jack up the price similar to the stories audiophiles tell each other trying to justify spending thousands on something that doesn't add any value.

>>28476926 (OP)
I think it's cool that you can buy reproduction wheels that are in larger sizes.
But still look like the original.
Original 91-92 RS/Z28 wheels are 16x8 and have zero good tires left in 245/50R16.
These 17x9 repos allow you to use a 275/40r17 that have a few good 320tw tires available.

>>28477085
You’re a fucking moron

>>28477320
stop triggering me I’m so angry right now

>>28477208
comfy

>>28476926 (OP)
>wheel rims

>>28476926 (OP)
Fuck you it looks good. pic related, stock s14 alloys converted to 3 piece.

>>28476959
>>28477293
luv me mopar police wheels. pic not mine

>>28477367
Work wheels was founded in '77. They started making wheels for motorsports in the 80s. The Meister line launched in 1995.
Supposedly the reason the s1s dont come with center caps is they were originally intended to be a center locking motorsport wheel and built as such, but after demand for a street version, they left the center bare as an omage to the motorsport wheel. The barrels and lips are forged alu and I believe the faces are flow formed aluminum. They're pretty light for their size.
The founders meme philosophy was "If you work hard, anything can be achieved"
," so they're literally intended to be an aspirational purchase. They've made other wheels for motorsports and there are better cost options than the s1, though you could spec them wide enough to fit pretty much any race car. Personally they're just my favorite looking wheel.
>>28477410
Converted oem wheels are so kino

>>28477410
>3 piece
What's the point? Are they easier/cheaper to repair?

>>28477418
Wider variation in specifications than you can build in a single piece wheel. They're also modular so yes, you can replace a lip or barrel for less than a single piece wheel would cost, or build them to any spec you want.

>>28477418
In this specific case the wheel is a chopped up oem wheel that has been converted to 3 piece to fit the specs of another car. Usually you're going up in diameter and width if you're doing a conversation like this.

>>28477417
Whoa, a philosophy coming from the wheels. But ruined by the stancefag ricer pic attached.
Honestly, they look awful even without that, the central (darker) part for some unknown reason protrudes way too much (the offset is not that positive), and the shelf (if that's the correct term) is too deep and have not one, but two steps. It's like someone got the default 5-spoke design and made it intentionally superfluous while lacking any idea of style.
Wanting to buy them for 12 years but not buying doesn't look healthy.

>>28477417
>They're pretty light for their size.
Let's see those numbers.
>>28477441
Aren't 3-piece wheels heavy?

>>28477457
I dont really care about your aesthetic critique tbqh, but then again this board is full of miserable fags who hate literally everything.
I have the disposable income to afford them now, so ill be picking up a set soon

>>28477474
I just don't understand the obsession.
How much are they?

>>28477479
$3600 a set thereabouts. I think they look cool and thats the only justification I need desu
>>28477462
s1 3p are around 21-22lbs for a 19x9.5

>>28477152
My OEs are 13.1 pounds, you have to spend a lot on aftermarkets to get something lighter but equivalently strong that isn't the RPF1.

>>28477315
That entire car is hideous.

>>28477208
FD OEM wheels are better.

>>28477486
>s1 3p are around 21-22lbs for a 19x9.5
These may actually be specs for the single piece version. Im seeing numbers ranging from 22-30, a few sitting there middle, so idk really

>>28477315
>foxbody
u wot, the EXP is a FWD Ford Escort with a bodykit

>>28477486
>$3600 a set thereabouts
Surprisingly not being blown way out of proportions, if that's for a new or "like new" set. Good luck with fulfilling your dream, anon.

>>28477501
22 is mass market OEM territory, 30 is abysmal.

>>28477397
dawww I made the buckbroken wheeltard angry

>>28477511
Appreciate that anon, thank you
>>28477517
Yeah I guess they're a bit fat huh. Im not buying them for track use so im not bothered by that personally
>not going on a 350z btw

>>28477085
Oh shit! That’s Terry!

>>28477532
I would be afraid that those wheels would be stolen. The US is a low trust society afterall.

>>28476959
I think it's insane how little wheel people actually know about wheels lol

I saw this guy throw away a set of 19 inch OEM FORGED Audi RS sport wheels (which cost around 6 grand btw) and replace them with some over priced HRE wheels that weighed several pounds more each. Completely crazy.

>>28476926 (OP)
These wouldn't be so bad if it's wasn't for that gay short sidewall on those tires
>>28476935
These are just disgusting

>>28477488
RPF1s are flow formed, there's like a million wheels with the same strength to weight now.

>>28477417
>aspirational purchase

>>28477502
The EXP was a transverse engine Mustang. Mercury made one, the LN7. The wheels were Interchangable.

>>28477085
>Wheeltards are insufferable
Very. Yes my wheels are "reps", no I don't want to spend $4k on a set of "real" wheels.

>>28477208
Stock supra with these stock wheels in chrome is a sexy look

>>28477670
No reason to buy "reps", OEM wheels are usually cheaper than 4k a set.

>>28477670
Might be time to consider a different hobby then.

>>28477673
These are oem, they cost around $1200 each new. or $1300 for a set that have been curbed to fuck and back. There's no in between.

>>28477582
>he wants to buy something, what an asshole

>>28476959
Slowfag can't into stronger and lighter wheels or fitment kek!

>>28477325
Its just an ugly bubble with dumb looking headlights.

>>28477574
Such as?

>>28477410
That looks surprisingly good, like it. Some do the same with pic related.

>>28477705
BMW honestly has some of the nicest designs on the market. I have a set of BMW style 108 on my Z4.
And here's a full list: http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/

>>28477901
An "aspirational purchase" sounds like something some gay life coach or something else equally retarded would say. Also sounds like an incredibly retarded way to justify a purchase like that, especially since those wheels seem to have some gay backstory/lore and are this expensive only because of that.

>>28477940
>stronger and lighter
>30 lbs aspirational purchase

>>28478168
Still better looking than oemshit wheels
Unless you like npctier stockfag wheels with +45 offset kek!

>>28478173
Ricers are not people.

>>28478179
Stock car people are not enthusiasts, you're commuter cattle

>>28478182
>>28478173
Posts like these are the reason you're not viewed as people.

>>28478186
Stfu npc commuter cattle nigger and go back to driving your stock leasespec shitbox

>>28477599
That just wrong, the EXP and LN7 are on different chassis to the stang. Both are on slightly modified versions of the Euro escort underpinnings. They don't share any structural parts with a mustang.

>>28478146
have you ever tried enjoying something

>>28477003
I love Saab but this is part of why they went broke.

>>28478211
Good goy

>>28478213
I thought GM cutting costs after 2008 was the reason.

>>28478214
tell me how i should spend my $3600 to make you happy anon
let's hear it

>>28478217
>>28478214

>>28478218
reads like poorfag cope, but thats fine. i can wait for an answer

>>28478217
What are you putting them on mate?

>>28478220
c4

>>28476959
>Tfw rivers find out their OEM wheels are already supplied by enkei/ a BBS option already exist

>>28478776
> their OEM wheels are already supplied by enkei/ a BBS option already exist
Correct, definitely saw BBS somewhere.
>rivers
What?

>>28476959
I think most aftermarket wheels are garbage and I hate the oversized wheel trend, it should die like giant watches have. I also hate most OEM wheels though, they're either amorphous bulky blobs, or over-styled messes with too many angles and contrasting finishes etc. If a wheel looks like something you'd actually see on a GT3 or WRC car I probably like it, otherwise I probably don't, and I generally go with whatever the smallest diameter that'll clear the brakes etc. and has good tire availability is.

>>28478756
That looks fucking terrible

>>28478960
oh no
anyway

>>28478201
They didnt offer the 5.0, but other than that, its a 2 seater Mustang.

>>28479052
Literally the only thing it has in common with a foxbody mustang is being an 80s 2 door ford

>>28479052
it isn't a mustang it's an escort which is based on the mazda 323
it looks similar but it has absolutely nothing to do with the fox platform

>>28477499
LOL why the FUCK did they put it on stilts?!

The hatchback was tubo.

I think rpf1s look really cool