Custom Rims Help You Stand Out from the Crowd
Posted: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
by Wally Koster
About 11.4 million cars, trucks and SUV were sold in the United States last year. That's down from 16.6 million just a few years ago. A number of popular mainstream and niche nameplates are also quickly disappearing. GM, for example, recently eliminated their Pontiac, HUMMER, Saab and Saturn brands. As they push to become more streamlined, manufacturers are also offering fewer models, trim levels, options and colors for the vehicles they produce. As a result, more and more of today's new cars look amazingly alike. Think about it! How many different new Ford F-Series pickups, Honda Accords or Ford Fusions do you really notice on the road today? Do you even notice them at all? And, if you do, what sets them apart from the crowd?
There's a reason why we call what we own and drive our "wheels." Nothing connects us more to the American road than our rims and tires. And, nothing sets us apart more dramatically.
The earliest steamers and gasoline-powered horseless carriages had beautifully hand-crafted wooden wheels. Over the years, modern designers and stylists have renewed the importance and visual impact of highly-styled, quality rims and wheels. Chrysler started it with what they called their "wide, wheels to the corners" stance. Others followed with modern designs that feature wider, more prominent wheel openings often trimmed in eye-catching molding or body-cladding.
A jump on any tire retailers web site will wake you up to a world of beautifully-styled, high-quality custom chrome, polished and painted rims from well-know manufacturers such as Pulse, American Racing, Avenue, Cragar Classic and many others.
With a little computer magic you can click, cut and paste an image of practically any style rim you choose on to a photo of your own vehicle. You'll be amazed at how the right rim can dramatically change the look and personality of your ride.
Expert sales professionals at most tire retailers can also advise you about the benefits of plus sizing. Installing lower profile tires on wider and larger diameter rims can really enhance the appearance and performance of your car.
They have the knowledge and experience to help you put together an affordable tire and wheel package that fits your needs and makes your car really stand out in a crowd.
And once you choose, tire retailers can also offer advice about metal polishes, special treatments for chrome, clear-coated or painted wheels, and cleaning tips to keep them looking great.
Life's too short to be just ordinary. Custom chrome, polished or painted rims and affordable wheel and tire packages from your local tire retail can help you and your ride stand out from the crowd.
Belle Tire is prepared to apply its expertise and support to provide consumers with discount tires, more auto care offerings and the best customer service possible. People have trusted Belle Tire for the best value since 1922. Now Belle Tire is working even harder to bring you the best tire price, period! And get you Out-The-Door with more value, services and protection the other stores can't offer at any price! To learn more about Belle Tire, please visit www.BelleTire.com.
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Top-level comments on this article: (6 total)Thanks for the opportunity to review your article. I am not a "car person" but your article drew me in. I really enjoyed the bit of history you gave on wheels and that your article was not simply a commercial for your site. Very well done!
Although this article is promoting the variety and choice of unique and attactive rims to personalise a person's car, there are a couple of points I think should be mentioned.The reason that new car models are looking increasingly similar has a lot to do with incresingly tough pedestrian accident regulations which stipulate minimum and maximum bonnet height and crash zones etcAlso it should be mentioned that bigger is not always better, for example a wide low profile tyre may well be a lot more noisy and could ruin the steering feel of a car, so professional advice should always be sought when thinking of fitting aftermarket rims and tyres.
Thanks for sharing this article.
Wheel rims are important to some people. To me, quality and reliability are the most important attributes of a vehicle. As far as looks are concerned, there hasn't been a good looking car manufactured in the USA, or elsewhere for that matter since the 1957 Chevy ragtop. In my opinion, cars made since the 80s, except maybe for a few years of the Lincoln Town Car, are basically ugly. Adding a new set of rims to an ugly car, and you have an ugly car with a new set of rims.
thanks for this article. we are in a world of competition and everyone is doing something unique in order to stand out from the crowd.
Hello Wally, nicely stated. Good information. My husband loves the era of the first autos - very classy. Thanks for sharing.
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