Wheels are more than likely the most popular and common upgrade car enthusiasts go to when they decide they want to modify their cars.
At MGC suspensions we haven't sold 1 wheel but we do understand how they can completely change the look of a vehicle, and how they go hand in hand with suspension and exhaust upgrades.
To give our readers some good information and value, we have done some research and put together a list of 5 best wheel brands based on quality, performance, weight, fit and finish, and appearance.
We know that appearance is matter of personal taste so the final decision is yours, but we feel good recommending the following wheel brands to our customers who own European cars.
Read all of our blog content to see product information and recommendations.
Aftermarket wheels have come a long way becoming much larger in diameter, lighter, stronger, and made for high performance driving.
Monoblock and 3-piece wheel sets are most common today. Competition in the aftermarket wheel industry is fierce, with many players, and many fakes.
Be careful if you are shopping for a new set of wheels and a price that seems to good to be true. There is probably a heavy, bent, dangerous lie behind them.
A high quality set of wheels over 17" in diameter is going to be a financial commitment for sure, but to some it is money well spent for the complete change in mood it can give them and their car.
Some decide they want to go with wheel diameters larger than factory spec so they end up buying a complete new set of wheels and tires.
As you read the short list of wheel brands below please know we didn't pick these brands based on in-house opinion of which wheels we think look the best. We simply went with well known brands we have had personal experience with, or brands we have received great feedback about from others.
On with the list…
VOSSEN WHEELS
About Vossen Wheels
Based in Miami, FL Vossen has slowly become recognized as one of the top wheel manufacturers in the world.
Vossen wheels are 100% made in house at their facility in Miami.
Manufacturing the best wheels in the industry begins with nothing but the finest raw materials, made in California.
Vossen Forged wheels are made of aerospace-grade 6061-T6 aluminum forged into an in-house forging design.
Heat-treated for additional strength and longevity, these monoblock forgings yield quality equal to, or sometimes greater than the materials used by the world’s best OEM auto makers.
Vossen’s in-house finishing facility utilizes state-of-the-art equipment to produce only the most beautiful finishes.
From ceramic polishing to powder coating, all Vossen Forged wheels maintain industry-leading quality by monitoring every step of the no compromise finishing process.
Vossen wheels are available in many styles and finishes, and are made in 18-24" diameters depending on model.
HRE WHEELS
About HRE wheels
HRE designs, engineers, and manufactures 1-piece, 2-piece with FMR™, and 3-piece forged as well as cast FlowForm® aluminum alloy wheels for racing, performance, luxury cars & SUVs.
Produced in their San Diego, California-based, TÜV-approved facility, HRE’s build-to-order forged wheels offer a customized choice of offsets, widths and finishes, resulting in a uniquely personal style and performance solution for each customer’s application.
6061-T6 aluminum is used for a great strength to weight ratio.
HRE wheels are sold through select high-end car dealerships, specialty retailers and performance companies worldwide.
Custom made wheels engineered for each vehicle application. Custom offsets and finishes are what they do.
ROTIFORM WHEELS
About Rotiform Wheels
Rotiform was founded in 2009. The Rotiform brand is owned by MHT Wheels. Rotiform forged wheels are designed from the ground up at the California headquarters.
From solid blocks of 6061-T6 aluminum to hand finished works of art.
Rotiform has one of the largest selections of wheel designs and diameters to suit nearly any taste.
Custom finishes and lip configurations offer the largest option base per wheel in the industry.
You can specify the profile, type of lip, and choose exposed or hidden hardware.
OZ WHEELS
About OZ Wheels
Made in Italy, the OZ line of wheels are on the list because we like them as an affordable option to the others that are still of extremely high quality and they look great.
Easy OEM matched offsets available with most designs make it easy to order wheels for your European car.
All OZ wheels are designed, developed and tested in keeping with OZ’s racing DNA. At OZ, designing a wheel, whether for competition or street use, means attention to detail, in the materials, design and in the pursuit of a one goal: innovation.
The unbelievable number of wins and world titles that OZ includes among its honors form the core of excellence and the most tangible proof of the quality and performance of OZ products.
BBS WHEELS
About BBS Wheels
BBS was founded in 1970 by Heinrich Baumgartner and Klaus Brand in the town of Schiltach located in the Black Forest of Germany.
The founders of the company were amateur racers looking for performance gains on the race track.
Their focus quickly went to reducing unsprung weight with the development of an ultra light weight three-piece wheel.
This positioned BBS in the motorsports sector gaining the attention of racing programs including BMW who soon started using BBS wheels.
The company expanded steadily and also began making road wheels. In 1983, the original 3 piece "RS" design wheel was launched and this design still stands as one of the most recognized ever.
Performance and technology remain as the driving force inside the company.
BBS wheels are available in different styles, colors, sizes, and offsets to match up with just about any application.
Deciding which wheel is right for you depends on your taste and your budget. There are many other great wheel brands with great products out there, so spend some time shopping around and don't be afraid to ask questions.
Well, there it is. Our short but sweet list of the 5 best wheel brands for 2023.
What is your favorite wheel brand? Leave us a comment.
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Allen Walker
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