Wheels

[Beeblebrox237]

I've always liked the look of these wheels off of older Transits. They're just steel wheels but Ford gave them a rather attractive yet functional design, and I think they look really nice in a sort of form-follows-function kind of way.

 

[Turbo]

AMG Aeros:


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[MedigoFlame]

I love the original RS6 wheels. Simple, yet attractive design.

Also the more recent RS4 wheels.

 

[RocZX]

Pontiac snowflake wheels

Pontiac honeycomb wheels

Pontaic mesh wheels Firebird GTA

They had the same wheels in black on the Buick GNX

 

[TexRex]

 

[titleguy1]

Call me crazy, but I really like the wheels from the pre-facelift Toyota Highlander.

 

[SPhilli911]

Always been a fan of the B5 Audi RS4 wheels. They just work on this body style.

Same with the RS2 wheels, but that's because they're Porsche Cup wheels.

 

[Turbo]

BBS RO

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[Turbo]

This design is simply beautiful:

 

[MedigoFlame]

I was stuck between putting this in the odd or the tasteful modifications thread, but since this mod is more about the wheels, I figured it'd be fitting for this thread.

HREs on a Tacoma.

 

[Turbo]

I'm a sucker for MS-02s.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Every time I see a 370Z or Q50 with the optional Rays, I think wow that is a gorgeous wheel.

 

[Tunerguy21]

The Regamaster is back!!!

www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/desmond-s-new-regamaster-evo-ii-wheel-is-one-awesome-90-s-throwback/amp

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Saw a pretty nice DC5 today on Volk CE28s and I was reminded of this thread.

So obviously, the utterly gorgeous Volk CE28. I think this wheel works best in small sizes with a fat sidewall, like this DC2:

Or on this 8th gen Accord Coupe

In a similar vein, I also love the Mugen MF8

 

[Volksauto]

I always loved wood spoked wheels on cars. They were pretty much used until the mid 20's but IMO were very pretty.
This 1910 Rolls Royce has beautiful pin striping, a brass center cap, and a black outer rim for removing the tire.

I also love the deluxe Volkswagen steelies from about 1947 to 1951. They were 5 lug wheels that came in a two tone paint corresponding with the car's colors and had baby moon hubcaps with an optional large hand painted VW logo imprinted on them. Top it all off with some whitewall tires and you got some sexy wheels.

 

[TexRex]

I mean...the obvious takeaway is that wheel designs have been copied for nigh on a century.

 

[05XR8]

BBS RO

I had a gold set of basket weaves for my Jetta GLI, but they got bent up from NYC winter potholes.

 

[Jean Foisy]

 

[VXR]

Oh my sweet lord!

 

[TexRex]

I really do love TVR T-slots...

 

[TexRex]

*dump alert*

An exchange with @Tyger in another thread compelled me to do a deep dive into the Mk2 alloy wheel from Cosmic Car Accessories Ltd. established in the early '50s in Walsall, Staffordshire, England, originally offering comfort and cosmetic accessories for an assortment of vehicles but specializing in Austin/Morris. I'm given to understand the company started selling wheels in '65 with the Mk1.

5-lug:

4-lug:

3-lug:

Pity I couldn't find images of everything I've seen them on, such as Lotus Elan and Eclat, TA22 Celica, Datsun 1200, Saab Sonett and DAF/Volvo 66.

 

[GranTurNismo]

Could it possibly get more ‘80s?

 

[MedigoFlame]

I know there's a lot of distaste towards the Bangle E65 7-Series. But after seeing one show up with the Style 149 20" wheels at my work. I actually kind of like it...

Edit: Here's a picture of the one at my work.

 

[GranTurNismo]

 

[Jean Foisy]

 

[CTznOfTime]

Wow I didn't know such thread even existed here...

So many unknown wheels, more than I could ever care... And yet here we are...


The funny thing is, this morning as i was driving on my way to work, I snapped a photo specifically for a brand new wheel from BMW that I have never seen before and that is quite pleasing to the eyes...

It was on a new X4

It didn't know snapping the photo could prove useful tonight lol

 

[CTznOfTime]

This morning

 

[Jean Foisy]

SSR McLaren International MS1

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Something completely different:

HRE 3D+ rims

These are made from a metal laser 3D printing process and look amazing

https://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/concepts/hre3d

https://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/concepts/hre3d-2

 

[TexRex]

Ew. Process is fascinating; product is...unpleasant.

Haven't those been brought up? I recall the P1.