How to Select the Right Style Rims
The right style rims can make a world of difference in the way your car looks, feels, drives and handles. To select the correct rims for your car, you need to consider the make, model and production year of your car, decide whether you want factory or custom rims and evaluate how you want your car to look when all is said and done.
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Learn the basics about the different rim styles that are generally available. The most common styles are five-spoke alloy, chrome and steel rims as well as wire wheels. Beyond these basic styles, custom rims are the most common, and they come in a very wide variety of different designs, which will vary from vendor to vendor.
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Decide whether you want to stick with factory rims. Most automobile manufacturers also make rims in a variety of styles for each car model and production year, and you can select the rim style you like best. If you go with factory rims, you can be assured that you'll get a product that's the right size and weight for your car.
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Select custom rims if you have money to spend and desire a sharp look above all else. Call or visit the website of a custom-rim supplier near you, and request a product catalog. Then, browse the catalog to review the different styles the supplier offers, thinking about which would best complement your car or truck.
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Increase the size of your rims 1 or 2 inches larger than the factory rims for a sharper style that fills out your wheelbase more. Taking up the space in your wheelbase gives your wheels a fuller, more complete look that attracts attention.
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Select a rim style that has an elongated, horizontal diameter or a stretched vertical diameter, adding better performance or a unique look to your car. Wide rims can improve your car's performance and handling. Tall rims can look really sharp, especially when your car is in motion.
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Trust your instincts. The right style of rim is more a matter of personal preference than anything else.
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Tips & Warnings
Expect a steep price tag if you opt for chrome spinning rims, especially spinning rims that do their thing even when your car is standing still. A single rim can cost several thousand dollars - no small chunk of change when you consider that you'll need to buy four of them.
