While shooting pictures at a car show the other day, the AMU krew had a discussion about what makes some cars more attractive than others. It turned out to be a pretty brief conversation because we all agreed fairly quickly, that the wheel choice and fitment can make or break your car.
With that said, we figured it would be a good idea if we put together a post that may help with your wheel selection process.
First things first.
WHY?
You have to ask yourself “Why am I buying wheels for my car?”
Gas Mileage/Comfort
If your answer is better gas-mileage or a more comfortable ride, we suggest first considering a different tire that may ride more comfortably and or help your car get better gas mileage. Your local tire shop will be able to help you select a set of tires that will best fit your needs. (Tirerack.com is another good tool to use)
Purchasing a set of tires instead of a wheel/tire combo can save you tons of money and also save you the embarrassment of rolling around on poorly designed/styled bargain wheels. By AMU standards, there is nothing worse than an aftermarket wheel that looks and fits worse than your stock wheels. #FAIL
Appearance
If your reason for purchasing a set of wheels is to enhance your cars’ appearance, then it may be time for you to look into an upgraded wheel and tire.
However, they say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so even though the AMU Krew usually has the same taste in wheels, everyone will have their own opinion on which wheel styles look best on every car.
Although the style of the wheel may be more subjective, the AMU team agrees that an aggressive wheel fitment teamed up with a decent suspension drop can turn any car into a jaw dropper. Obtaining the widest wheel and the lowest offset possible is the rule that most show car builders live by today.
The goal is to make sure that the outside of your wheels align with both front and rear fenders. This look takes a lot of time and effort and is highly respected in the tuner community because those who’ve ever attempted this fitment know how tedious and expensive it can be to find the perfect fit. Many refer to this movement as the HellaFlush movement where fitment is everything and they value form over function.
We’ll go into more detail about offsets and fitment later. For now, here are a few examples of aggressive wheels fitments.
Source : http://automobileuploads.com/2012/11/04/how-to-pick-the-right-wheelsrims-for-your-car/
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