Today’s automakers are cutting back and streamlining their cars and trucks to look very similar, manufacturers are offering fewer trim levels, options, and even fewer color choices for new cars.  That is the reason a rising number of consumers are choosing to customize their vehicles.  If you want your Toyota car or truck to stand out in the crowd, one of the easiest ways to customize is with aftermarket custom rims or tire/wheel packages.   They are easy to install and nothing sets your car-and you apart from other cookie cutter models on the road more dramatically than a new set of “wheels.”

Aftermarket rims come in different sizes and styles, they are similar to stock aluminum alloy rims, except that there are many more options.  

Some of the more popular manufacturers are; Crager, American Racing, and Pulse, they offer high quality custom chrome polished rims and a variety of painted rims to accent the color of your vehicle.

To get some great looking quality rims that will change the personality of your ride;

1. Decide on the right size of the rims for your vehicle;  for a compact or sports car 17.5 to 19 inches is recommended. If you have a truck or SUV, you can find sizes up to 26 inches.
2. Decide on the style and color of rims you want, they come in chrome finish, gun metal, and different colors such as black, white, or yellow.  There are varying numbers of spokes and spinners, the rotating mag spokes on spinner rims rotate when the car is in motion or stopped.
3. You may want to select a package that includes rims and tires which can save you money.
4.  If you want to see how the rims look on your car, try using Adobe Photoshop to copy and paste a picture of the rims you are considering onto a digital photo of your automobile.
5. While buying rims online may save you money, it may be a better option to go to your local retailer where you can get assistance in selecting the best looking-and fitting rims for your automobile.

To see our line-up of new or used Toyota cars and trucks to customize, see your local St. Louis auto dealer, Spirit Toyota in Hazelwood today.