A cool set of rims is often the first thing our eyes are drawn to when we see a car. The wheels add to the overall beauty of a car's exterior details. But that's not all; wheels also improve or worsen the performance of a vehicle. We have indeed come a long way from the days of wooden wheels to the days of iron and steel wheels and finally to the era of alloy and carbon fiber wheels. Constant scientific research has made it possible for us to have more efficient and more aesthetically appealing rims.
Supercars usually come with a set of rims that complement the elegance and performance of the car, and there is a lot more to car rims than elegance. Listed below are some of the coolest factory-fitted wheels you'll find on your favorite supercars. So, join us as we explore the world of high-performance cars with eye-catching rims.
10 2020 McLaren 720 S
The McLaren 720S is a 2-seater rear-wheel-drive supercar with exceptional capabilities. A 4-liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 engine shoots it from 0-60mph in a jaw-dropping, eye-popping 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 212mph.
It comes with a set of elegant five twin-spoke wheels in cast aluminum alloy to enhance the exterior beauty. The wheels have five lug nuts apiece and are designed in a way that allows your McLaren's brakes to be very visible.
9 2021 Lamborghini Huracan Spyder
Fitted with a massive 5.2-liter V10 engine capable of delivering 630hp, this 2-seater Italian supercar can go from 0-60mph in an astonishing 2.5 seconds and has a maximum speed of 201mph. With five spokes formed into hexagonal shapes, the 20 inches wheels are truly unique and are designed to stand out.
The wheels are secured by five bolts and have a finishing of shiny light grey. You cannot hope to go unnoticed with a set of rims as cool as these.
8 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT35
Courtesy of a 5.2-liter V8 engine operating at 526 horsepower, the GT350R makes 60mph from rest in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 173mph. The one-piece 19 inches wheels, crafted from carbon fiber, have seven spokes and are painted ebony black.
2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT35
Carbon fiber is light and therefore improves the power to weight ratio. The brakes generate excessive heat, and as such, the wheels are coated with a thin film of hard ceramic to help shield them from heat.
7 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
The 5-seater 4-door M8 is driven by a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 gasoline engine that delivers 617hp to the four wheels. The vehicle's powerful engine is enough for the M8 to reach a maximum speed of 155mph or 189mph with an available M Driver's Package.
An elegant set of 20 inches wheels made of two pieces of bi-color forged aluminum emphasizes the superior craftsmanship that is apparent on other parts of the car. The wheels have five double spokes and five wheel bolts.
6 2021 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
The stylish rear-wheel-drive coupe, powered by a massive 5.2 liter twin-turbo V12 engine with an output of 715hp, has a maximum speed of 211mph. To match a body built for speed, the Superleggera comes with a set of cool factory rims, that measure 21 inches wheels and is a blend of elegance and muscularity.
2021 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
The ten twin-spoke wheels made of forged aluminum and finished with gloss silver are eye-catching and majestic. And that's precisely what the builders want you to feel.
5 2014 Porsche 911 GT3
The Porsche 911 has a 3.8-liter flat-six engine that takes it from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds and up to a top speed of 195mph. The 20 inches wheels it comes with have a five double-spoke design with silver finishing, and you get to see the large brakes behind.
One unique feature of the 911 is the presence of a center lock on the wheel instead of the usual wheel bolts. This center lock helps in making the car more balanced.
4 2016 Koenigsegg Regera
With three electric motors backing up a 5 liter twin-turbo V8 engine to deliver a total output of 1479hp, it is not surprising that the Regera hits 62mph from rest in 2.8 seconds and reaches speeds over 250mph. The front wheels are 19 inches, while the rear wheels are 20 inches and are secured with a center lock instead of wheel bolts.
Made from hollow carbon fiber, the wheels of the Regera have a distinctive design that is stronger and lighter than other materials.
3 2021 Bugatti Chiron
Truly a car with super abilities, the Bugatti Chiron does 0-60mph in 2.3 seconds and has a top speed of 261, thanks to the big 8-liter W16 quad-turbocharged engine that gives an output of 1500hp. The 19 inches front wheels and the 20 inches back wheels are forged monoblocks with a concave design.
Attachment to the car is with the help of five lug nuts. The 5-twin-spoke layout of the wheels gives the Bugatti Chiron an out-of-the-world appearance.
2 2017 Dodge Viper ACR
The 2-seater RWD is powered by a large 8.4-liter V10 engine that delivers 645 hp and propels it to a top speed of 177mph. Every exquisitely engineered car needs all its components to be equally high quality. This is why the set of 19 inches wheels with a 7 Y spoke design is a fitting set of rims for the sleek design of the viper.
The forged aluminum wheels are adorned with a coat of gloss black paint that makes it one of the sickest rims you can find anywhere.
1 2020 Chevrolet Corvette
The 2-seater 2020 Corvette runs on a 6.2 V8 engine with enough juice to shoot it from rest to 60mph in 2.8 seconds. With a maximum speed of 194mph, the Corvette comes with 19 inches wheels on the front and 20 inches wheels on the rear.
Simple yet classy, the five open-spoke wheels are made of aluminum and have five lug nuts for attachment to the car. A finishing touch of bright silver paint makes the Corvette a head-turner.