Tech & Auto
Ranking The Biggest Car Wheel Brands From Worst To Best
By RUSS GOOD
10. XD Wheels
Beloved among truck and SUV drivers, XD Wheels is well known for its aggressive designs. The lightweight wheels come with several finish options, such as satin black.
Reviews are generally high on both Amazon and Tire Rack; however, some have mentioned issues like the wheel's center caps tendency to crack.
9. RAYS
Established in 1973, RAYS currently produces eight lines of automotive wheels for every application, like the performance-focused Volk Racing and ultralight Gram Lights.
RAYS is one of the more innovative companies as its various brands cater to fans of several different wheel styles, allowing for its creativity to shine through its lineup.
8. SSR
Speed Star Racing, or SSR, introduced the world's first three-piece wheel, the SSR Mk1. While the company went bankrupt in 2005, parts manufacturer Tanabe revived the brand.
One of the more notable additions to the SSR lineup is its collaboration with Show Up, which resulted in the "envy Kandy Color" collection.
7. American Racing
Founded in 1956, American Racing has moved away from its magnesium aftermarket wheel roots and now uses strong, lightweight forged aluminum in its products.
Its most well-known design is the Torq-Thrust D, a unique and timeless-looking wheel that Hot Rod Magazine placed on the top twenty list of speed parts that changed the world.
6. TSW
Originally Tiger Sport Wheels, TSW began in the '60s in South Africa. Since then, it has expanded worldwide, with production plants in Germany, Poland, and the United States.
It produces several badge-specific lines of aftermarket wheels, like Beyern BMW, Cray Corvette, Coventry Jaguar, and even Genius Smart Car wheels.