The worst looking wheels ever? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mickey177 · 10-08-2012, 10:08 AM

So yesterday when I was driving and saw yet another car with those wired wheels with knockoffs that stick out almost a foot from the wheels. I have been seen more and more of these lately. I don't know if it is just me or if anyone else think they are just hideous. I get scared that they are going to scratch my car if i get too close to the car. I really really hope no one in the fr-s/brz community will ever put these hideous things on their car. Has anyone notice any other ugly wheels?

They look like chariot racing wheels.

#87 · 10-08-2012, 10:14 AM

My bicycle had these but in 26", looked sick.

HellBoy 86 · 10-08-2012, 10:25 AM

Lol now sum ass will go fit that on their 86 to try and make the rim look better

n2oinferno · 10-08-2012, 10:35 AM

If those are the worst looking wheels you've ever seen, you've been sheltered a bit.

I can think of quite a few off the top of my head but don't have pictures. May have to check later. Those wire spokes just look like lowrider style to me.

No Limit Motorsport · 10-08-2012, 10:49 AM

Worst wheel ever

mickey177 · 10-08-2012, 12:02 PM

I am an equal opportunity car nut.I like hot rods to lowriders to imports. I actually like lowrider wheels if they are on lowriders (classic only,pre 1970). I dont like them on anything made after 1970(well except for a few exceptions). Lowrider wheels have the knockoffs sunk in the wheels not like these things. These ugly things could hurt some one. like if someone was taking a right turn really near the curb and there happens to be someone on the sidewalk.

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

If those are the worst looking wheels you've ever seen, you've been sheltered a bit.

I can think of quite a few off the top of my head but don't have pictures. May have to check later. Those wire spokes just look like lowrider style to me.

Grateful Dave · 10-08-2012, 12:14 PM

They look great on a Jaguar E-Type (XK-E) from 1961 to 1971 but not on a FR-S.

dsgerbc · 10-08-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by No Limit Motorsport

Worst wheel ever

Aftermarket vendor pissing on OEM parts, what else is new?

Dave-ROR · 10-08-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

If those are the worst looking wheels you've ever seen, you've been sheltered a bit.

I can think of quite a few off the top of my head but don't have pictures. May have to check later. Those wire spokes just look like lowrider style to me.

You haven't seen the ones he's talking about in action.. it seems to be restricted mostly to Texas thankfully. They literally stick out 9-12 inches from the face of the wheel and look incredibly stupid.

mickey177 · 10-08-2012, 12:45 PM

Oh I didnt realized that it wasnt everywhere.But yes I do see them alot here in Texas.And they do look very stupid. I cant see the appeal.

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

You haven't seen the ones he's talking about in action.. it seems to be restricted mostly to Texas thankfully. They literally stick out 9-12 inches from the face of the wheel and look incredibly stupid.

n2oinferno · 10-08-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Aftermarket vendor pissing on OEM parts, what else is new?

A lot of people don't like those wheels. Vendors are allowed to have their own opinion too.

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

You haven't seen the ones he's talking about in action.. it seems to be restricted mostly to Texas thankfully. They literally stick out 9-12 inches from the face of the wheel and look incredibly stupid.

I demand pics then! No, I haven't seen anyone running those around here.
edit: Found pic?

That?

I agree it looks dumb, but I can't really see them harming pedestrians while they're driving unless that person was already in harm's way to begin with. Other vehicles, maybe. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they weren't outlawed eventually though.

moar edit:
Wow this opens up an entire new world of absurdity to me. Apparently they're called "swangas" and the "poke" is determined in increments of apes.

"Orangatang poke" lol. Am I the only one that finds it funny that orangutan is spelled incorrectly? Yeah, probably...

Well, when I get my car, I can tell you guys I'm definately slappin on some swangaz wit sum Siamang Gibbon poke.

mickey177 · 10-08-2012, 01:45 PM

Yes thank you for finding the pics. But those are exactly what I am talking about. What an eyesore.

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

A lot of people don't like those wheels. Vendors are allowed to have their own opinion too.

I demand pics then! No, I haven't seen anyone running those around here.
edit: Found pic?

That?

I agree it looks dumb, but I can't really see them harming pedestrians while they're driving unless that person was already in harm's way to begin with. Other vehicles, maybe. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they weren't outlawed eventually though.

moar edit:
Wow this opens up an entire new world of absurdity to me. Apparently they're called "swangas" and the "poke" is determined in increments of apes.

"Orangatang poke" lol. Am I the only one that finds it funny that orangutan is spelled incorrectly? Yeah, probably...

Well, when I get my car, I can tell you guys I'm definately slappin on some swangaz wit sum Siamang Gibbon poke.

No Limit Motorsport · 10-08-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Aftermarket vendor pissing on OEM parts, what else is new?

I can assure you, whether I am a vendor or not, my opinion of the OEM wheels would not change. I am a BRZ/FRS owner and enthusiast, just as much as I am a vendor. My car unfortunately came with the same wheels.

Anyway I was just messing around, no hard feelings.

dsgerbc · 10-08-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

A lot of people don't like those wheels. Vendors are allowed to have their own opinion too.

And I'm allowed not to like his opinion. I think OEM wheels are sub-par, but nowhere near 'worst ever'.

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#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My bicycle had these but in 26", looked sick.

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