A nice set of aftermarket wheels can be a game-changer. It’s one of the most popular modifications out there for a reason, after all. A nice set of wheels can boast a lot of benefits. Usually, they’re more durable than the factory wheels you’ll find on your run-of-the-mill used car, not only because they’re newer, but because they are built for track rats and enthusiasts who drive their cars hard. Additionally, aftermarket wheels will often be lighter and look one hell of a lot better than the factory set of wheels.
Enkei is a popular choice at any level
Speaking of looking better, let’s talk about one of the oldest staples of the aftermarket wheel game: Enkei. The Japanese wheel maker has been around since 1950. Obviously, they really know their stuff. That’s simply as a result of being in business for much of the development of modern cars as we know them. It’s through this expertise that Enkei is able to produce one of their most popular choices: The RPF1, which you can see above.
Odds are, if you’ve ever seen a modified car, you’ve seen a set of RPF1 wheels. They’re a staple of the JDM scene and the Euro scene alike. They’ve even found their way onto a few muscle cars. Today, you can find not only the RPF1, but many of their other wheels in a spread of different sizes, widths, and bolt patterns. If you own a car, Enkei makes wheels for it. This variety is what sets Enkei apart, but they’ve got nothing on our next candidate as far as prestige goes.
If O.Z is good enough for F1, it’s good enough for you
It’s frankly absurd how many different high-profile cars O.Z has put wheels on. Currently, O.Z supply the wheels for Formula 1. As I’m sure you can imagine, those wheels have to be just about the best things on the market to meet the strict demands of a Formula1 team. If they’re good enough for Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, you can trust that O.Z wheels will perform on your car.
O.Z is another storied brand, having been in business out of Italy since 1971. Their true pedigree lies in rally racing, where the wheels you can see above have made it onto Group B cars and Ken Block’s rally rides alike. Heck, the wheels in the image above are simply called “Rally Racing.” Moreover, O.Z offers a unique look in a variety of sizes. However, it has to be said that both Enkei and our next candidate offer much lighter wheels. That said, O.Z makes phenomenal wheels. Unfortunately, they simply cannot match the best aftermarket wheel company.
BBS makes the best aftermarket wheels
German wheel producer BBS has been in business since 1970. Along the way, they’ve managed to become easily the most storied and reputable manufacturer in the modified car scene. Their wheels can be seen on everything from Miatas to Lamborghinis. For good reason, too. The manufacturer constantly pioneers technology to make their wheels lighter and stronger while maintaining fantastic looks. You get what you pay for, and BBS wheels aren’t cheap. However, if it’s aftermarket wheels you want, BBS is far and away the best choice.
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