Style For Miles - Get 24 Inch Rims For Your Car
Face it - 24 inch rims are HUGE! And with good reason, as they're made for autos that are equal to their size, such as the SUV and Range Rover. However, people being the way they are about the "bigger is better" theory, you'll often find many of them using the rims on smaller vehicles to make them stand out - and stand out they do, especially to those who watch them as they glide past on the roadway. But, since they're really not designed for the average car, what is the best way to install cheap 24 inch rims - so you don't end up tipping it over during your "attention-grabbing" roll down the red carpet? And, what kinds of cars can you put them on to make YOUR debut?
Well, first off, the reason you can't just slap big rims on your tiny car is because of the differences in design and size - and many a regretful car owner could tell you stories of how his steering wheel locked up when he tried to make a left hand turn, and caused an accident. But don't despair - you can have modified tires made that will enable your vehicle to accommodate those big rims, and this will take care of the driving problem!
With that out of the way, here are a few cars to consider for your "big rim-worthy" automobile list. (And please remember that your idea of "worthy" may not be the same as that of the person sitting next to you.)
The Station Wagon - A longtime symbol of the stability of family life, this automobile can be decked out with giant rims. And the next time Mom drives to a PTA meeting to meet with the teachers, she can distract their attention away from Johnny's slipping grades - and redirect it to a vehicular phenomenon they never thought they'd be witnessing.
The AMC Gremlin - This poor little car needs to get the last laugh for once - if only to make up for all the taunts it's taken over the years. What better way for you to help it thumb its nose from a loftier position then by adding big custom wheels? Then plan to take off down the street with your stereo blasting and laugh at all those other boring-looking car owners, who've always held themselves above your humble little car in the automobile pecking order.
Chevrolet Chevelle - This is one car that always looks GREAT with big rims and there aren't many people who would disagree. In fact, this classic is meant to sit high up in it's regal position - just resting long enough before it takes off at the speed of light, blowing all the other cars off the road with it's huge engine - and HUGE rims that spin so fast the car becomes nothing but a blur to the spectators watching it.
A Hearse - Yes, this is one of the more bizarre big rim ideas - but maybe an idea whose time has come. Consider this - if the funeral you are planning is for a loved one who loved to "live" outrageously, why not deck out the hearse transporting him with extra big rims and special tires - and make his final send off a real blast that won't soon be forgotten. You may start a trend with people, and in this way, bring a glimmer of light to an otherwise very sad occasion.
So as you can see, you can put big, bright, shiny 24 wheels on many different types of cars - in fact, any car you'd like. Just remember to get special tires made for your car, so you can wear those wheels and rims safely - and, so the splash you make isn't the sound of splashing water as your vehicle locks up and rolls over in during a rain storm because you didn't err on the side of caution!
Published July 9th, 2010
Filed in Auto
