Why do aftermarket wheels have to look so... aftermarket?

[Guns_N_Rosaries]

So that leaves me with the post title question. Why do aftermarket wheels look so decidedly aftermarket?

I think it's because they cover them in their logos. I hate being a walking (or rolling) advertisement. All of my shirts and hats are completely blank. I have always told the dealerships to either take off their ugly tags or knock the price down $500 more dollars if they want me to advertise for them. They've never taken me up on that.

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[Oasis Supernova]

Been window shopping, playing with the idea of getting 8.5 or 9 inch wide wheels so I can fit 37s. But one of the major problems I keep running into is I just don't like most aftermarket wheels. The willys wheels are probably my favorite of the stocks, with the simplicity of the mojaves being a close second.

I like the fiften52 analog hds, but they aren't the right offset I want. The method 703s are the perfect offset, and definitely less on the aftermarket looking side, but still look aftermarket a little.

I want my truck to look like it came from the factory with 37s, not like I modified it.

So that leaves me with the post title question. Why do aftermarket wheels look so decidedly aftermarket?

I like what black rhino is offering. Especially since my Gladiator is Gobi!

 

[aprez27]

My Quadratec wheels look pretty stock.

 

[cafecito]

I was in the same boat and I’ve always loved swapping nicer factory wheels onto whatever vehicle I have. It’s my wife’s Gladiator and is 98% street driven. We went with the 20” High Altitude Wheels. Absolutely love the clean look and I will eventually up the tire size to give it more sidewall, but these tires are like brand new, so it’ll be a while.

100% agree, on both how nice they look, and how badly they need tires with more sidewall

 

[aceisback]

Because:

 

[BOOM_FIST]

100% agree, on both how nice they look, and how badly they need tires with more sidewall

Looks like it skipped leg day. Lol

 

[545moose]

I mean, when you're dropping $300+/wheel I'm definitely not picking something that looks like what I had, to each their own though.

 

[MPMB]

My favorite wheel design is the American Racing Ansen. I haven't found a 17" in that style.

2nd favorite is the BBS LM. 3rd is the chrome Crager 5-spoke. But those two won't look the best on a Jeep, imo.

I think my favorite for the Jeep is Methods.

The coal-rolling bro-lift aftermarket wheels are definitely targeting the right audience.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I agree. Here’s mine with 37’s on stock wheels. I love the look. 1.75” spidertrax spacers and zero rub at full articulation.

 

[NachoRuby]

If they made a steel wheel with an offset that would tuck, that's what I'd run. My Jeep is flashy enough, being nacho. I just want a nice plain Jane wheel that's a little wider than stock. I like what AEV and Quadratec offer. Depending on your build and your base color, many of the aftermarket wheels are just too flashy.

 

[Pedal Metal]

So, am I not the only one who gets flashbacks of the

Krull movie when I see the majority of “aggressive” aftermarket wheels?

 

[futzin']

I agree. Here’s mine with 37’s on stock wheels. I love the look. 1.75” spidertrax spacers and zero rub at full articulation.

Me, too. I love this wheel!

 

[Jeepin' John]

So, am I not the only one who gets flashbacks of the

Krull movie when I see the majority of “aggressive” aftermarket wheels?

You mean the 996 wheels? Lol

 

[XraytecH]

Check out Quadratec's TACTIK 5

https://www.quadratec.com/p/tactik/5-spoke-classic-wheel-17x9-wrangler-jk-jl-gladiator-jt

 

[Rahkmalla]

My Quadratec wheels look pretty stock.

those are recon wheels at +11 offset? If so are you running 12.5 width tires and would you mind taking a picture down the fenders to show the poke? Cause i love those wheels (look AND price) but i'm unsure going with any less offset than 25 until I see poke photos. My goal is just the sidewalls bulging past the flares, but a hint of shoulder wouldn't kill me.

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