Aftermarket customization is the second biggest market after the automotive market. On average, one in three people has modified their car. Modifications range from paint jobs to body wraps. Those who are daring enough fit their cars with aftermarket parts such as spoilers and splitters.
Those who go up a notch also go for aftermarket engine upgrades, which, if done correctly, will improve the car's powertrain significantly. However, you will always find mishaps happening during these modifications, and the result is atrocities that should not be allowed to exist.
Wheel designs are part of the modification circle, you can't have a sleek looking car sitting on basic-looking stock rims. Here are ten iconic aftermarket wheel designs that you should check out.
10 ADV7.2 CF.2
Advance One Wheels is one of the newest hottest newbie companies on the market. The top leading wheel in the ADV1 lineup is the ADV7.2 CF.2. The ADV7.2 CF.2 wheels are high quality and technologically advanced.
These wheels feature a forged aerospace-grade aluminum center that is paired with a Dymag BOXSTROM carbon fiber hybrid barrel. This technology allows these wheels to be 40% lighter than its competitors that are made of cast aluminum. Its lightweight increases the ADV7.2 CF.2’S performance and helps make its design stand out.
9 American Racing Torq Thrust
Muscle cars are some of the most modified cars in America. Muscle car enthusiasts attribute this to giving the car a personalized touch since a car is an extension of the owner.
So, if you are part of this group, why not add a little flair to your car with the American Racing TORQ Thrust. American Racing Torq Thrust wheels are the go-to for anyone looking to modify their muscle car. These wheel’s sizes range between 14-inches to 20-inches. It is a simple design wheel that looks good on any American muscle car, it doesn’t matter if it's a classic or a modern tide.
8 BBS Super RS
The BBS Super RS is possibly the most popular wheel in the automotive industry. This wheel has been replicated by both big and small car manufacturers since it was first unveiled. While there are many variants and designs of the BBS Super RS, the most iconic design is the original one.
The original BBS Super RS is a 2-piece die forged aluminum wheel that comes in a number of color combinations. The most popular color combination is gold and silver. This wheel might not be ideal for modern cars but on old-school cars, it takes the day.
7 Carbon Revolution CR-9
While many aftermarket wheel manufacturers have just recently started using carbon to make their wheels, companies like Carbon Revolution only know how to make wheels using carbon.
The Carbon Revolution CR-9 is a lightweight, high strength wheel that has been made using aerospace-grade carbon technology. Those who have had a chance to fit this wheel on their cars speak of its amazing performance, how it has improved their car’s handling, and how it gives their car’s an extra touch of beauty and perfection. The Carbon Revolution CR-9 is a perfect fit for sports cars, supercars, and even basic sedans.
6 Enkei RSM9
Enkei is one of the few wheel manufacturers that focus on illustrious wheel designs. Enkei is a Japanese wheel design and supplier. The company was founded in 1950. Enkei has supplied wheels to some of the biggest car manufacturers in the world. One of its longest-serving customers is McLaren, who they’ve supplied wheels to since 1995.
Recently, the company has ventured out and started supplying OEM manufacturers like General Motors. Enkei wheels vary in sizes ranging from 17-inches in diameter to 19-inches. The most popular Enkei wheel is the RSM9. It’s a nine-spoke wheel that comes in either platinum silver or piano black.
5 HRE Vintage Series 454
The HRE Vintage Series 454 is one of the many wheels that have been produced and sold by the HRE Company. In 2018, HRE marked its 40th anniversary. To celebrate its four decades in the market, HRE put out several new designs one of which was the HRE Vintage Series 454.
This wheel has been seen on a number of high-end luxury sports cars and supercars. But this is not to say that they don’t work on classic rides. This wheel features a 5-spoke design pattern and is available in over 80 colors.
4 OZ Superturismo WRC
Most people modify their cars not to enhance their performance but to give themselves the illusion that their cars are performance cars. This might sound harsh, but we all crave a bit of power now and then.
Racing wheels can be used to add to the car’s flare. Thus, OZ Superturismo WRC wheels are ideal for anyone looking for sporty wheels. OZ wheels are some of the most popular wheels in the motorsport arena. Most cars that feature this wheel are a popular site in the WRC arena. Its sizes range from 14-inches to and 18-inches.
3 Rotiform BM1
Rotiform is one of the many companies that has dedicated all its efforts to designing and building wheels for those who are in the market for something unconventional.
The Rotiform BM1 is one of the company’s popular wheels. Rotiform makes its wheels in the USA using the finest 6061, t6 aluminum forgings. All their wheels are tailored specifically for the customers' vehicles. The Roti BM1 is available in chrome, matte, and gloss finishes.
2 Volk TE37
Volk TE37 wheels are part of the Rays Wheels line up. Rays Wheels are known for their tagline of “the concept is racing.” Volk TE37 wheels are a representation of everything that Rays Wheels stands for. This wheel debuted in 1996 as one of the very first forged wheels.
These beautifully designed wheels have been used on a number of sports cars from drift demons to track beasts and even luxury vehicles. The Volk TE37 is popular for its versatile design that blends with any car.
1 Vossen CVT
Vossen is one of the few companies that have seen steady growth over the past thirty years since it was founded. The Vossen CVT is the company’s signature wheel. Since it debuted, the wheel has been replicated all around the world. However, none of these replicas comes close to the original.
The original Vossen CVT is a directional, lightweight one-piece cast wheel whose sizes range between 20-inches to 22-inches. During the casting of the wheels, four identical molds are used to make sure that the wheels are perfectly matched.