What You Didn't Know About Aftermarket Wheels...

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  • @FitmentIndustries
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    • @rolandob4492
      @rolandob4492 6 років тому +1

      Fitment Industries are fuel wheels produced here in America? If yes my wheels have a lot of orange peel here and there and the lip has a bump and the shop I went to told me that fuel wheels don’t cover that as warranty.

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      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      I actually do not know where they are made or much of anything about this truck wheel sorry man!

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      @johnathanthornton7256 6 років тому

      Asking a genesis coupe owner questions.

    • @gofuckyourself16
      @gofuckyourself16 6 років тому

      Fitment Industries I would love to know whose idea it to make cars look like they've been dropped off a building.

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  • @andyboswell3590
    @andyboswell3590 6 років тому +592

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    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому +61

      😂

    • @melody3741
      @melody3741 6 років тому +78

      And then everyone clapped

    • @andyboswell3590
      @andyboswell3590 6 років тому +81

      @@melody3741 lmao I wish, a couple people laughed but I think they we're laughing at me not with me. *My class is full of normies*

    • @smirnoffvodka2618
      @smirnoffvodka2618 6 років тому +24

      Andy Boswell
      r/whooooooosh
      under a r/thathappened comment.

    • @melody3741
      @melody3741 6 років тому +12

      @@andyboswell3590 in case you didn't pick up on it, i made a joke because a lot of people who tell unbelievable fake stories say "and then everyone clapped", so I was implying your story was fake. But tbh it seems pretty believable. I just didn't think someone would kick you out of class for making such an innocent joke.

  • @soysaucesushi
    @soysaucesushi 6 років тому +185

    What we didn’t know about Fitment Industries

  • @morecarstuff
    @morecarstuff 6 років тому +51

    I still want nismo stocks on everything

  • @vdochev
    @vdochev 6 років тому +165

    It's not where the wheels are made, it's all about quality material and quality control.

    • @slaughterandmayhem
      @slaughterandmayhem 6 років тому +4

      China only uses the finest in cheap materials and there is no quality control. Don't buy fitment wheels unless you like paying top dollar for shit products.

    • @Spiritcr1jsher
      @Spiritcr1jsher 5 років тому +8

      @HexagramMan hes not racist, what kind of quality do you believe you get from people paid almost nothing ? Everyone on planet earth knows everything manufacturered in China for cars is crap save for you ....... Its not racist , its true.

    • @adibee88
      @adibee88 5 років тому

      VERY Well-Stated!👍🏾

    • @DIgitusSmartas
      @DIgitusSmartas 5 років тому +8

      @@slaughterandmayhem Chinese companies will make what you want, if you want cheap product they will make it and if you want top notch product they will make it. Its to what you want from them and how much you will pay.

    • @NEBS2011
      @NEBS2011 5 років тому

      Thats why Dub wheels are the best, made in US.

  • @DucatiPaso750
    @DucatiPaso750 6 років тому +10

    I used to work for a wheel distributor and my experience with aftermarket wheels is that they usually are Chinese made, they are heavy and they are of low quality. In my experience, they were usually universal fit and were blank at the lug area and we would put them on the CNC machine to drill the proper lug pattern for the vehicle they were going on. The offset was usually just in the general vicinity of what was required (sometimes we would use spacers). Centering them required the use of hub rings which was a different size ring for every different make. The worst part was when a client would curb or crash his/her vehicle and we couldn't sell them just one or two replacement rim(s). Common problems were the yellowing and peeling of the chrome. Since that experience, I've never replaced the wheels on any car I've owned unless it was with a different style rim from the same make of the vehicle.

    • @sirloin4372
      @sirloin4372 3 роки тому +3

      They are called hub centric rings.

  • @Fosten12
    @Fosten12 5 років тому +131

    TLDR: most wheels are made in asia
    saved you 9 minutes

    • @gummikazy
      @gummikazy 3 роки тому +1

      @Galaxi hes not wrong tho

  • @koston777
    @koston777 5 років тому +29

    I would take Japan made wheels anyday compared to US made in same price range.

    • @deanojet2991
      @deanojet2991 Рік тому

      I bet you drive a sub $10k shitbox too

  • @TomeiARC
    @TomeiARC 6 років тому +71

    Nobody thinks the wheel made in Japan is garbage...

    • @Kev27RS
      @Kev27RS 6 років тому +11

      Yes, I also thought the same...
      I really don't know why they mentionned JAPAN after the other two countries...
      smh

    • @rvgr12
      @rvgr12 5 років тому +2

      Facts

    • @Ziegfried82
      @Ziegfried82 5 років тому +10

      I think boomers might? But they don't buy aftermarket wheels...

    • @slimeade6021
      @slimeade6021 4 роки тому +2

      Honestly, I'd probably buy a Chinese wheel before an American wheel

    • @TomeiARC
      @TomeiARC 4 роки тому

      @@Kev27RS the only Japanese wheel people think our crappy is enkei

  • @crpth1
    @crpth1 3 роки тому +2

    Regarding the Made in USA tag. Let's be honest most wheels produced overseas are better quality. In fact that's mostly true to entire vehicles not just the wheels!
    Like a salesman used to tell me, when the product is good WE (salesman) don't need to sell it! The buyers simply show up and BUY it... Harley Davidson being a prime example. LOL 😂

  • @swishmcgee4496
    @swishmcgee4496 6 років тому +40

    BBS Forged,Rays,HRE,CCW and IForged...Expensive yes, but you get what you pay for.

    • @d1sturb3d119
      @d1sturb3d119 5 років тому +2

      TUV approved wheels bottom line. Enkei builds excellent wheels that are rotary forged. HRE's forged line is super expensive to get into. BBS, Rays at least give you more options which is nice.

    • @Aseutester
      @Aseutester 5 років тому

      @@d1sturb3d119 What does TUV Stand for?

    • @adibee88
      @adibee88 5 років тому

      In this context, you are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!👍🏼

    • @algrayson8965
      @algrayson8965 5 років тому +1

      Technischer ÜberwachungsVerein, Englisch: Technical Inspection Association.
      It’s a governmentally recognized private organization that does testing including motor vehicle safety and emissions inspection in Germany.

  • @r.w.culbertson2030
    @r.w.culbertson2030 6 років тому +75

    LMAO @ 6:40 as the fender lip wedges between the rim and the tire...jankity-jank

    • @EDM__McFlurry
      @EDM__McFlurry 5 років тому +2

      Pft. Who needs tires anyway. Weight reduction.

    • @SamIunboxings
      @SamIunboxings 5 років тому

      Lol I just saw that. Jank

  • @goldtrojanman781
    @goldtrojanman781 6 років тому +1

    If you don’t understand why it’s more money in oem wheels here’s a better explaination. I used to work in a wheel refurbishing plant in Tampa. I did quality assurance, wheel/wheel cover/steel wheel selection, work orders, customer wheels, shipping and stock wheel transfers. I used to have to balance 48 to 56 wheels depending on size on 3 to 4 pallets sometimes more. Most where transfers and usually 2 were customer ships. The transfers were all stock wheels. It more Money in stock wheels because people replace oem wheels more due to wrecks and ware and tear. Most of the wrecked wheels came from up north where it snows of course. I’d ship dozens of pallets of stock wheels to Miami every week.

  • @ivankiefer3886
    @ivankiefer3886 6 років тому +100

    If it is made in Japan, is good!!!

    • @user-jh1jj9rj3g
      @user-jh1jj9rj3g 6 років тому +12

      Weeaboo! Weeaboo weeaboo weaboo!

    • @grimreaper3360
      @grimreaper3360 6 років тому +8

      And its Jdm as fuck bro😂

    • @MomboJumbo
      @MomboJumbo 6 років тому +5

      Pearl harbor!

    • @DIgitusSmartas
      @DIgitusSmartas 6 років тому

      ivan rivas their wheels are too soft.

    • @__83rd____
      @__83rd____ 6 років тому

      who makes the hard wheels? @@DIgitusSmartas

  • @ChannelZeroOne
    @ChannelZeroOne 5 років тому +13

    So many "Made is USA" things aren't really made in the USA anyways.

  • @Kev27RS
    @Kev27RS 6 років тому +54

    3:27
    Japan??
    What's bad about wheels being produced in Japan??
    Didn't expect the country to appear at all, after mentioning the other two countries...

    • @RanjMN
      @RanjMN 6 років тому +13

      Yea. What's bad about ANYTHING being produced in Japan??

    • @Kev27RS
      @Kev27RS 6 років тому +3

      @@RanjMN
      Right?!
      Nothing at all!

    • @robertmontgomery7158
      @robertmontgomery7158 6 років тому +3

      Kev27RS He was being lazy and wrong about Japanese wheels

    • @cömerdark6524
      @cömerdark6524 6 років тому +7

      One of the best looking rims ever made the Volk Racing Te37 come from Japan

    • @lucianoanderson2533
      @lucianoanderson2533 6 років тому +2

      Nothing

  • @davidestrada3219
    @davidestrada3219 6 років тому +36

    i don’t like aftermarket rims their too fast for my car 🚗😔🚶🏻‍♂️

  • @videomaniac108
    @videomaniac108 Рік тому

    Thanks for the interesting and informative video, Alex.
    The OEM wheels on my 370Z sport pkg are Rays 19" forged aluminum monoblocks that are made in Japan, weighing 23 & 24 lbs.
    The replacement wheels I'm getting are from Litespeed Racing in LA. They are 19" forged magnesium monoblocks that weigh about 14 to 15 lbs in my sizes, 19 x 9 & 19 x 10. One of the reasons that I chose this company is that their wheels are entirely designed and manufactured here in California from the metal alloys they formulate to the hydraulic presses and CNC milling machines and lathes.
    Years ago when I was buying gear for my electric bass, I purposely sought out stuff that was designed and made in the US. I did have to pay more but it was worth it to me, as I never had any quality issues with the equipment and the instrument was not difficult to set up and maintain its setup.
    The point of all this is that I believe there are good choices for people in finding US made products, if people are willing to pay a little extra for good design and good quality of construction. My ex used to waste tons of money on cheaply made shoes made abroad that never felt good and that fell apart quickly. She wound up spending more in the long run than she would have if she had just bought some well-made shoes from the start. The Michelin tires that I put on my car are more expensive than those brands made in Asia but the cost per actual mile driven over the lifespan of the tire is no more than the cost of any other decent quality tires.

  • @DenzCasuela
    @DenzCasuela 6 років тому +16

    first minute was simply self advertising and i find it amusing

  • @jasondaniels205
    @jasondaniels205 6 років тому +5

    Yo it was my first time watching a Fi video with earphones. Was bobbin my head whole way through. Gotta appreciate the background beat. So dope

  • @FecalMattur
    @FecalMattur 5 років тому +2

    I've had to work on cars for a while and am working on getting out the industry. One of the reasons is because of the idiots who don't do their homework, buy cheap ass aftermarket shit with multiple stud patterns, and don't buy hub centering rings.. then when told it would help not only improve their ride quality, save them parts damage, as well as make your job easier.. refuse to. Then they're back a week later complaining about a vibration.. again. Second, this is for the manufacturers, not so much an issue with the wheel itself. But the bullshit factory lugnuts now that come with those sorry ass chrome caps that expand. Not that big of a deal when they can be handled by a (insert MM socket size) & a half. But god forbid you get them warped on a Renegade for example. Or they're just so rounded and fucked from repetitive abuse that you have to look for alternative options.. whoever's idea that was should be flayed alive as slowly as possible in public. And don't get me started on some of these bullshit cheap ass wheel lock lugnuts either. Where the owner either loses the key socket or has such poor quality on the design (along with idiots who overtighten them) the key breaks, which then requires extraction, much like the chrome capped lugnuts eventually do if not replaced soon enough..

  • @ruikazane5123
    @ruikazane5123 6 років тому +2

    You're right. Forged parts has more material per size, which means it's harder because of the metal density. With that extra material that indeed adds mass though. What I love about mulitpiece wheels is the fact you can sorta 'mix-n-match' combinations, and if you get struck in an accident and your rim got broken, you can go replace the damaged part.
    The truth about the industry nowadays is that you can never make it alone, unlike back in the days that subtle differences makes a huge difference, but with the mass production sameness of today you can not really complain anymore. You're better off with a custom set of wheels of you really want 'strict' customization.

  • @keepitreal4046
    @keepitreal4046 6 років тому +1

    Lots of mis info in this. Most wheels are not made in China. There are only 3-4 companies that make all the wheels for the entire world. Each has several factories/foundries worldwide. The least amount in China. Maxion is headquartered here in Michigan where I live. They are the largest wheel manufacturer in the world. Out of their dozens of factories, only 2 are in China. Also wheels are just branded w different names. Has nothing to do with small brands needing to partner up with others to order. In fact they don’t do that at all. The brand only does the design/style of the wheel. They pay the factory company to produce them. The actual companies that make them don’t make their own brand. They make them for others. I’m not sure where u got your info. You can order one single prototype wheel to millions marketed for sale.

  • @dealwithseal5007
    @dealwithseal5007 4 роки тому +1

    i got an ad on youtube from you at the begining and i thought the video had started

  • @guidobottazzo
    @guidobottazzo 5 років тому +2

    I'm glad you mention that outside US wheel manufacturers are often much better than US ones.. just mention BBS and OZ.. enough said.

  • @Kev27RS
    @Kev27RS 6 років тому +28

    OEM wheels are actually AFTERMARKET wheels...
    since brands like *O.Z* and *BBS* produce wheels for a lot of car manufacturers.

    • @rotorhead5826
      @rotorhead5826 6 років тому +5

      Theres some truth to this.
      My Dad's '98 Grand Prix had Enkei cast into the factory 5 spoke wheels. All USDM RX-7 S4 convertibles had BBS meshies... a walk through the junkyard can really be an education on "factory" wheels- often they are cast behind the spokes if the car company didn't want to "advertise" who made the wheels.

    • @Kev27RS
      @Kev27RS 6 років тому +1

      @@rotorhead5826 Nice!
      Yes, true. 👍

    • @myownsummrr
      @myownsummrr 6 років тому

      Rotor Head enkeis?

    • @intercontinentalclub
      @intercontinentalclub 6 років тому +2

      OEM are contracted. They are not aftermarket. OEM give wheel manufacturers a design and they make them. Those wheel design are property of Nissan/Honda/Toyota.

    • @kingarmani7631
      @kingarmani7631 5 років тому

      There is a difference between what you considered aftermarket and oem. This is due to wheel sizes, the ones contracted or OEM may not be the one most optimal for what you are going for. Aftermarket wheels are usually bought with specific specifications with the upmost consideration for a need such as stance/bags, speed, or friction

  • @sraldiris
    @sraldiris 6 років тому +3

    I run Forgeline wheels because they're high quality competition wheels which are made in America. :)

  • @TheRiceguy78
    @TheRiceguy78 4 роки тому

    Finally someone that explains the whole alloy and metals manufacturing and finishing origin. it just doesnt stop at wheels , its from everything from kitchen knives to tool boxes to building materials. thats why we have stuff from overseas and vice versa that are actually good

  • @MrMightyZ
    @MrMightyZ 6 років тому +13

    Thanks to silly folks who love giant wheels they’re now standard equipment on so many vehicles. Now even Lexus shudder over rough bumps and can blow their tyres off from high speed pot hole hits.
    Giant wheels are clown shoes for your car and cripple its ride.
    Now I gotta go charge my phone because it’s so stupidly thin there’s not enough battery in it. Form over Function is for Fools.

    • @MrMightyZ
      @MrMightyZ 6 років тому +3

      M773 But you sound like an excellent person who’s life is rich with meaningful relationships and who inspires true respect from all the other excellent people you attract.

    • @Spiritcr1jsher
      @Spiritcr1jsher 5 років тому

      The wheels are mostly bigger because they have larger brakes. My 1987 mustang had like 10inch front disks because stopping wasn't important and my car weighed 3100lbs . My 2015 has 15inch brakes and weighs 3750lbs so a 15 inch wheel wont cut it . Phones last just as long . If I turn off all the features on my Samsung and just use it like a phone I will probably only need to charge it once a week.

    • @thearcher1740
      @thearcher1740 5 років тому

      Another moron whining about the fictional "good ol days" where we drove cars dreams were made of (they were really 100hp shit boxes with crank windows).
      Everything now is better in terms of technology, options & efficiency. If you want a bigger sidewall/comfort, just buy that option!! Any normal car out there has 16-17" rims as the base option. Coupled with taller tire height you're gonna get just as much sidewall/comfort as in the "good ol days". More importantly people who want brembos/bigger rims (for looks) and stiffer sidewalls for cornering have the option to buy exactly that. Some people prefer that handling/looks over the comfort and their desire is just as valid as yours.
      Your phone's battery has TEN times more milli amp hours per cm^3 than any "good ol days" phone you ever had. Except YOU use your current phone now for 100x different things and more features so you deplete that battery in a day. Even then, if you're so devoted to "function over form", why dont you just buy a $30 battery phone case to double the thickness and double the battery life???
      Try to think for once, before you whine on and on about life. You are a lot more fortunate than you think.

  • @karlomoharic3992
    @karlomoharic3992 6 років тому +10

    Aftermarket wheels are mostly crap (speaking as somebody who worked at a tire shop) . If you want to increase your fuel consuption , lower the comfortability of your drive or simply make a guy that changes your tires hate you , you should definitely buy aftermarket wheels.

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 3 роки тому +1

      Very underrated comment! Can't agree more! I was 18 once (long ago) and like all others. Also had my fair share of "I want...".
      A mechanical degree and a lot of experience, was just about enough. To learn that OEM wheels steelies or alloys. Still gather by far and wide the best advantages for the particular vehicle! And tend to be the best combination of money/performance!
      If we're talking about major mods, you need to dig deep! Not just on your knowledge. But way deeper on your pockets. Because, trust me on this, you'll be paying for those "stupid" choice wheels. Way after you spend your money buying them! ;-)

  • @grizzly9960
    @grizzly9960 5 років тому +4

    The title of the video should have been something like. "Where Aftermarket Wheels are Made.

  • @gotsn0w
    @gotsn0w 6 років тому +1

    You guys killed the crazy jump cuts and now the video flows much more smoothly :D love the channel, keep up the awesomeness!

  • @rodnelflorano9320
    @rodnelflorano9320 6 років тому +2

    This channel should have 500k subs right about now.

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      Almost to 100k!!!

    • @rodnelflorano9320
      @rodnelflorano9320 6 років тому

      Keep on making videos so I'll keep watching them. You guys are awesome. More cars to come. 🤙🤙🤙

  • @SteezyKenny
    @SteezyKenny 6 років тому +1

    Hey man, came across your channel a few days ago and it's been helping me learn so much because I'm about to finally pick up a 2016 WRX next week, good stuff and keep the vids coming bro

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      Thanks man don't forget to upload your ride to our gallery we would love to see pics of the WRX! bit.ly/2Ma4oca

  • @jake10386
    @jake10386 6 років тому +33

    Wheel History..... of Fitment Industries??????????????

  • @bisterkding9249
    @bisterkding9249 6 років тому +8

    Now why would you go with those glasses when they make the exact same pair in carbon fiber? :P

  • @maxxas5067
    @maxxas5067 6 років тому +4

    Are wheel companies ever gonna come out with the old school wheel designs? I sure hope so

    • @SupremeKai_Omniverse
      @SupremeKai_Omniverse 6 років тому +1

      Nope Cause They Don't Give Af About Us. I Want Those Damn BBS Rs

    • @Kev27RS
      @Kev27RS 6 років тому

      They are already doing that...
      Kinda...

  • @marioperez3517
    @marioperez3517 6 років тому +2

    is it possible to stretch a one size smaller then the rim for example a 19 by 10.5 with like a 215/35 18 or no?

    • @ferdixxx1
      @ferdixxx1 6 років тому +2

      No doesn't work

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      Not really possible, If you like we have an online gallery that is perfect for referencing all of your fitment questions! bit.ly/2Ma4oca

  • @justingonzalez4285
    @justingonzalez4285 6 років тому +1

    Where can i see more of the brz/frs that's in the thumbnail

  • @chrisgavelek1431
    @chrisgavelek1431 5 років тому +1

    Question...I have a 2018 infiniti q50 red sport. I will be lowering my car with rsr springs. Can I run a 20x9.5 in the front and a 20x10.5 in the rear with any rubbing? Would I have to roll the fenders in the front?

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  5 років тому

      Check out our gallery to dial in your specs! www.fitmentindustries.com/wheel-offset-gallery?year=2018&make=Infiniti&model=Q50&sort=date

  • @kl3nd4thu
    @kl3nd4thu 6 років тому +3

    4:36 I thought Vossens were made in America, but you show them when you were talking about wheels made overseas.

  • @adibee88
    @adibee88 5 років тому +3

    This is great behind the scenes Aftermarket Wheels Industry knowledge!

  • @bunsenb
    @bunsenb 5 років тому +2

    8:08 so true! in my eyes only 2 cars have come out in the last 10 years and managed not to do this the Toyota 86 and the R35 GT-R

    • @bunsenb
      @bunsenb 5 років тому +2

      and now that i think about it even some of the R35 concept cars were completely ridiculous

  • @Floordford
    @Floordford 6 років тому +2

    Hollow carbon rims should be the next big wheel craze.

  • @RevDavid-kp3vd
    @RevDavid-kp3vd 5 років тому

    I love this young man. Entertaining, knowledgable, factual and just a smidge too quick for this old dude. BTW: When a product is imported, the onus is on the importer, as that is whose specifications must be met?

  • @nickrader8707
    @nickrader8707 6 років тому +1

    can you do a video on rolling and pulling fenders, the difference between the two and how to go about them, i dont think there is a solid video online (y)

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      Check out this video! --> bit.ly/2OMfGcq

    • @nickrader8707
      @nickrader8707 6 років тому

      There’s no info on rolling and pulling fenders it just sounds like you’re trying to say my wheels don’t fit? Lol?

  • @UncleJuulian
    @UncleJuulian 6 років тому +1

    Hey Fitment Industries, got a set of Volvo Neptune wheels on my s40. The hub bore is 63.4 and the neptunes are 67.1. I have hubcentric ring to fit it on but i want wheel spacers as well to get a bit more fitment for my lowering springs when they are put on. How would i be able to add the wheel spacers going off of which bore size?

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      What's up man for technical fitment questions shoot us an email at wheels@fitmentindustries.com

    • @UncleJuulian
      @UncleJuulian 6 років тому

      @@FitmentIndustries Thanks guys! lll just shoot ya the same thing here in an email!

  • @bigbee4774
    @bigbee4774 5 років тому +5

    The Linus tech tips of Cars! Fitment industry! 💗

  • @bobhog3969
    @bobhog3969 5 років тому +1

    How do I figure out if a wheel that’s for my car would it flush? When I put 2012 Golf TDI it seems like each wheel would sit all over the place. Can yo help or how do I calculate what size rim and tire.

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  5 років тому

      Hello, We actually have a team of people who can help you with this! Just shoot us an email at shop@fitmentindustries.com and we can walk you through the process!

  • @jengal259
    @jengal259 6 років тому +1

    Some people talk shit abt xxr wheels yet they've been proven to withstand daily, drag and especially drifting. I personally had my xxr 527 wheels on my s13 for 6yrs & drift & daily. No problems

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      Hey man, I was looking at a set o XXR's for my speed3! You should upload your ride to our gallery we'd love to see it sometime! bit.ly/2Ma4oca

  • @stevelawrence8533
    @stevelawrence8533 6 років тому +1

    Quite informative sir now if perhaps could you vid a piece which concerns the failure rates of oem as against "the aftermarkets" now i live in a third world country with main roads to extremes of debiliatory conditions so you can see my growing concern, now does looking good equate to safe?

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      Very good point! You’d be surprised how badly you can get hurt if your ride is to low!

  • @iamsam8446
    @iamsam8446 6 років тому +2

    I'd like to know if forged wheels are really "better" than cast, particularly in real world / non-racing applications.

    • @Spiritcr1jsher
      @Spiritcr1jsher 5 років тому

      They are , stronger and lighter.....

  • @WelcomeToTheMadness
    @WelcomeToTheMadness 6 років тому +3

    Economies of scale, and the "general" populations here in Merica' not keeping up with mathematical yearly inflation rate on the earning side. Great information as usual.

  • @operamatthew
    @operamatthew 6 років тому +2

    almost all of the car brands that advertise their oem wheels are forged are flow-form forged. Pagani is the only company that comes to mind that actually has truly forged wheels from stock, though i could be forgetting another brand.

    • @d1sturb3d119
      @d1sturb3d119 5 років тому

      BBS wheels on any F variant Lexus are all forged.

  • @omga14
    @omga14 6 років тому +9

    Japan....Rays Engineering...They make wheels like Volk.

  • @stuartwinter2758
    @stuartwinter2758 5 років тому +3

    Wheels huh. Unless you are racing, good tires more than anything will make your car perform better. I have spent many years gravity and low pressure casting wheels for motorcycles, cars and trailers and can tell you this.
    If they meet manufacturing standards they are all made of using the same strontium modified 601-603 grade aluminum alloy metal.
    Unless you are a race engineer with an expertise in vehicle dynamics, weight does not matter. Ie: heavy wheels on a light chassis will perform better than light wheels on a heavy chassis.
    Cheap aftermarket wheels just like cheap tires can have balacing trouble aswell. The quality in an alloy wheel is mainly in how well balanced it is along with the load rating regardless of the manufacturing technique wether it be cast or forged, single or multi piece
    If you want to put aftermarket wheels on your daily try and stick to the manufacturers specs or you will reduce the life of your suspension and power steering components.
    If you choose your wheels purely on how they look like the stance boys, or the guys who just seem to shove the biggest wheels possible under the guards just so they can say they've got 22's Dont expect better handling or peformance.
    But hey at the end of the day spend your money on what you want. Better off building a sweet ride than picking up a crack habit.

  • @urznightmare
    @urznightmare 6 років тому +7

    Underappreciated.

  • @MUSCLECREWDave
    @MUSCLECREWDave 6 років тому +1

    Which type of wheel is strongest(avoiding bending) For northeast living with very bad roads? Cast/forged/2piece? Materials?

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      I would recommend maybe some Konig wheels or maybe Enkei wheels, or wildcard here some Motegi's

    • @d1sturb3d119
      @d1sturb3d119 5 років тому

      @JezBollah 667 Forged wheels are made to be lighter. Not stronger unless it weighs as much as a cast variant. My volks are 16 lbs a piece and bend easily compared to the forged OEM BBS's I have that are heavy, 22lbs, but forged. Forged for strength not for weight savings. Quite a lot of differences. Just buy a wheel that fits your budget. I'd pressure cast with the idea of replacement in mind. Also thicker profile tires.

    • @d1sturb3d119
      @d1sturb3d119 5 років тому

      @JezBollah 667 I think the Germans do wheels right. BMW's always look great IMO. All my Lexus's have different wheels.
      My comfy ride is an SUV so when my back aches the wife takes the "sports car" lol.
      That way I get to keep the aggressive wheels :D

  • @snigga92
    @snigga92 6 років тому +15

    Alex love your videos mann!!!! But BBS does make oem wheels for a couple car companies

    • @naqeebrahman3157
      @naqeebrahman3157 6 років тому

      My ISFs OEM wheels are BBS

    • @myownsummrr
      @myownsummrr 6 років тому

      Theres a miata edition that comes with bbs rs

    • @Dstructeur1
      @Dstructeur1 6 років тому

      Yeah lots of bmw came with BBS and BBS/Mahle wheels, since beginning of times!
      There’s also some AMGs I believe, and Toyotas

    • @timetable9373
      @timetable9373 6 років тому

      Well young people!!!!! BBS actually made wheels back in the late 80s for the convertible RX7. The only car full convertible or targa top. This is when Maxda and Porsche looked like twins.

    • @timetable9373
      @timetable9373 6 років тому

      But there 3 peice wheels are still an Aftermarket beast!

  • @donaldvincent
    @donaldvincent 6 років тому +2

    I love the OEM wheels on my car. They match the trim on the rest of the vehicle. Besides sport/racing wheels would look silly on a Lincoln Town Car. Maybe I should get a GTR, oh yeah.

  • @JJ20kil3r
    @JJ20kil3r 4 роки тому

    Oh my God..... I forgot he did this series.... this was such a good series being it back!!!!

  • @estoyaqui5386
    @estoyaqui5386 6 років тому +4

    Thanks for the info, was interesting. But cut down the editing and zooming, it´s annoying a f.

  • @willpower1177
    @willpower1177 6 років тому +2

    Been playing your videos all day and noticed in one of them that you guys were really hating on E85. I feel like you guys have been exposed to a lot of the negative misconceptions associated with E85 and may not fully understand it's best intended uses... it's an inexpensive race fuel. It's more resistant to knock than 110 octane, burns significantly cooler than gasoline, makes more torque than gasoline, is an amazing detergent and keeps your engine internals clean AF! It's not meant for fuel economy. It has its place and is HUGE in the racing community from turbo Civics to procharged Corvettes. Everybody that loves boost either runs E85 or wishes they could be running E85. Its effing magical!!!

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 6 років тому +1

      Americans don't have e85 at any pumps tho, some have to drive 2 hours for it, so they just hate it from that. A gas station 2 mins from here has it for me. And the rest of the gasation in the country in Sweden.

    • @alext7952
      @alext7952 6 років тому +1

      @@alexstromberg7696 what are you talking about thats only in commiefornia in florida we have gas stations with racing fuel and e85

    • @willpower1177
      @willpower1177 6 років тому +1

      @@alexstromberg7696 here in Indiana it's everywhere

    • @fcastle
      @fcastle 6 років тому

      Can’t find it in Arizona either.

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 6 років тому +1

      @@willpower1177 is everywhere every single station? Or 30 min apart?

  • @DLD570
    @DLD570 5 років тому

    What type of issues if any would I run into if I were to powder coat a set of OEM lightweight Rays wheels off a 09 Nissan 370Z?

  • @fredwilliams7893
    @fredwilliams7893 6 років тому +2

    It's amazing how just changing wheels can drastically make the car look better. Porsche looks way better

  • @johnmoser2689
    @johnmoser2689 6 років тому +1

    BBS and Ronal have for years made both oem and racing wheels
    One is bread and butter and the other is for fun

  • @janknation9998
    @janknation9998 5 років тому +1

    @1:39 what model and year is that Audi and are those aftermarket or factory headlights? I've been trying to find those headlights.

  • @Christian---
    @Christian--- 6 років тому +2

    Thats a long intro and I really liked that 'news' edit with the headlines part. Fun to see what happens when the editors lease is loose
    One thing you could add is when you have the click subscribe animation you could slap the current sub count on the sub button to keep the hype for the next milestone. Maybe.

  • @MrBigsky13
    @MrBigsky13 5 років тому

    I wasn't aware of any of this. Well done Mr. Alex, This is like the fifth video of yours as I was planning on buying some new coil overs and some new wheels for my VW MK2. After watching your videos I have decided to stay STOCK and have a comfortable ride vs. low pro tires. Not sure on the wheels yet. I have some org 13 from a rabbit 🐰 who is from Germany.
    And some factory struts. Thanks for your help.

  • @sandasturner9529
    @sandasturner9529 6 років тому +4

    barely understood a thing since I kept looking at that Porsche in the backgrond

  • @johnr1191
    @johnr1191 5 років тому

    I needed this channel in high school. Maybe it would’ve kept me from being shoved in so many lockers if I would’ve known 16 inch chrome wheels on a Pontiac grand am wasn’t cool. Ughhhhhhh

  • @quicksno
    @quicksno 6 років тому +1

    This has most likely already been covered, but when browsing your gallery to find a fitment I want for my vehicle (flush) I get confused. Some are almost identical specs yet one is tucked and one is flush. Point me in the right direction.?

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      Not a problem at all man, You will see when you looking at our gallery vehicles they have a +45 whatever number. That is the offset the higher the number you see the more the wheels will poke out, The more the number goes closer to 0 the closer the wheels go car kinda like they sink into the car or into the fender. Hope this helps you find what your looking for!

    • @vinceandcheesepie5458
      @vinceandcheesepie5458 6 років тому

      Different cars will look different given the same fitment. Just get the measurements of your current wheels, and subtract the amount of offset you want to your current set up then add width to taste. Or jump onto google and find wheel fitment calculators.

    • @quicksno
      @quicksno 6 років тому

      @@FitmentIndustries now I'm super confused (not hard to do). I have 3rd gen Mazda 6 (2015). I'm looking through your gallery and I'm finding flush, near flush, and tucked. My preference is flush or near flush, and according to the gallery the higher offsets (+40) are tucked and the lower offsets(+35) are more flush. I believe that's with the same wheel width. This contradicts your comment above, no?

    • @quicksno
      @quicksno 6 років тому

      Disregard last comment as I see now the width is the difference that I wasn't factoring in.
      Different question: as I prefer a flush look it seems over kill to go with bags. Air pistons/cups seem to be more suitable for my needs, but fortune won't make the piston for my model, so any suggestions?

    • @quicksno
      @quicksno 6 років тому

      Gosh dang it, I was right the first time. A 10 inch wheel with +40 is tucked yet a 8.5 inch wheel at +35 is flush or near flush on the same car. What gives?

  • @20chuk
    @20chuk 5 років тому +1

    Please can you advise the public about low profile tires.

  • @joesomebody649
    @joesomebody649 6 років тому +1

    Bros, seriously my favorite vid! I want more of the nerd side of all this. You should make something specifically for people who want to learn more...nerd out on me yo!

  • @92vanguard
    @92vanguard 6 років тому +1

    I want to know the difference between an OEM and replicas. Why is the OEM 4X the price? Is the copy not as good or unsafe?

  • @grantdavey1374
    @grantdavey1374 6 років тому +3

    some of the people who ask where its made, are more focused on where the money is going. like if the money is going to a place that could fund a nations military opposing ours.

  • @spinnetti
    @spinnetti 6 років тому +11

    So many wheels are so much worse than factory, and so many people make their cars perform worse just for looks... ewww...

    • @hondaguy9153
      @hondaguy9153 6 років тому +2

      An ugly look at that.

    • @jumpercable20
      @jumpercable20 6 років тому

      A lot of people buy based solely by looks. I spent a lot of time looking for the lightest forged wheel I could get. I went from a 17 in rim to an 18 in rim and my new rims are 5 lbs lighter than the factory wheels that came on the car, that's a reduction of 20 lbs unsprung weight. Any racer knows if you reduce your unsprung weight, you can reap great suspension benefits. I'm happy, just have to be very careful to avoid curb rash.

    • @christopherbrooke2142
      @christopherbrooke2142 6 років тому

      Jumpercable wireless Nah man, just let your girlfriend drive. The massive chunks of aluminum that come out of the wheel in the Starbucks drive through will reduce your unsprung mass even more

    • @spinnetti
      @spinnetti 6 років тому

      @@jumpercable20 Absolutely.. but its not just weight but centripetal force... Bigger is slower due to the increased lever arm of the mass being further away from the center slowing down braking and accel... Not sure without doing the math, but you may be slower with the lighter wheels since you went bigger. I always laugh to myself when people think they have light wheels. I was happy getting 18lb in an 18", but my race car wheels were 9lb lol. I went down from 19 to 18 for the performance benefit, being better in both weight and mass distribution

  • @Allangulon
    @Allangulon 6 років тому +2

    Explain the effects of angular momentum of heavy rims!

  • @scottocampo9987
    @scottocampo9987 5 років тому +1

    Alex man love your channel!

  • @dieyoung8259
    @dieyoung8259 6 років тому +1

    That was really one of the best videos I've seen this year.

  • @oscarlilt
    @oscarlilt 6 років тому +1

    Hi Alex . From fitment . I hope you can give me some advice. I currently have an infiniti Q50 with the stock wheels 17 inch I like the comfort not so much the look I want 19 inch wheels with out sacrificing the comfort what can i get . Thks

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому +2

      What's up man take a look here and see what we have available for your Infinity! bit.ly/2PLwcce

  • @gverhoeff39
    @gverhoeff39 6 років тому

    So does this explain why all the cool wheels I keep looking at for my S550 mustang costs 1,500 bucks or more a peice yet my Jeep got cool wheels for less then 300 a peice .

  • @idontpaytaxes6250
    @idontpaytaxes6250 6 років тому +2

    A video I would like to see is " what wheels / tires fit 02 -07 wrx" I know you guys do tons of Subaru vids and if y'all have already covered it in a video i probably missed it... but Ive owned a bugeye for about 5 months now and am almost ready to start looking into wheels and tires... I've read tons of comments and threads and know exactly the look I want to go for, maybe even the wheel in particular, but I can't put it on paper in terms of numbers when it comes to "offset" "width" "side wall length" "poke" and so on.

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому +3

      We def have a series we are woking on called " What wheels fit " and the Subaru is on that list so I would stay tuned for what we have down the road!

    • @andrewmiller1540
      @andrewmiller1540 6 років тому +2

      Im against this type of stuff. I understand getting rough ideas and stuff but its like the car community lost the sense to put in the work themselves and also every car is different . one person could be lower and have more camber or one could have an aggressive pull on fenders. Test fit some wheels and take measurements and you will have the fitment you want.

    • @idontpaytaxes6250
      @idontpaytaxes6250 6 років тому +1

      Fitment Industries can't wait! And yes I've been keeping with the series! Thanks for reply man, loving the content

    • @jeremym9140
      @jeremym9140 6 років тому

      Andrew Miller there is already enough info too I could see what people are already running and go off that

    • @andrewmiller1540
      @andrewmiller1540 6 років тому

      @@jeremym9140 exactly. People just want to be spoon fed now lol

  • @cesarignjas
    @cesarignjas 6 років тому +13

    Your oppinion about politics is just the best! LOL!

  • @youngdamone8026
    @youngdamone8026 6 років тому +1

    Hey fit ment I have a question I have a 2003 wrx bug eye and I bought some white fifteen 52s do you know of any powder coating businesses that have a good name because I want to
    Make them bronze

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      We only have one place by us that does our powder coating! I am not sure where you are from but you might be able to ask a local shop or dealership they might know!

  • @hondaguy9153
    @hondaguy9153 6 років тому +1

    I happen to like OEM wheels better than most aftermarket wheels. Unless you get into $1500+ wheels, most aftermarket wheels are heavier. Many of them are hideous, harder to clean, don't fit right, require different lug nuts. Anyone who likes aftermarket wheels, keep it up. I'll buy the OEM ones for cheaper. 😛
    My understanding is that they have to specify "made in the USA with imported materials" or "assembled in the USA"

    • @d1sturb3d119
      @d1sturb3d119 5 років тому

      Used wheels exist. Bought my volks for 900 bucks. 16lbs a piece. Search for deals. They exist.

  • @wowthtsgood
    @wowthtsgood 5 років тому +1

    I lost my shit when he said "because gosh darn it I love the NFL and PBR and so do you"

  • @bcprm
    @bcprm 6 років тому +1

    What color wrap is that on the frs in the thumbnail ?

  • @alexstromberg7696
    @alexstromberg7696 6 років тому +1

    Only with I need to know is how to get a set of split (2 piece) AMG 18" "monoblocks" for my w202

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      Shoot us an email at shop@fitmentindustries.com and we can take a look at that for you!

    • @alexstromberg7696
      @alexstromberg7696 6 років тому

      @@FitmentIndustries thanks, but I do not have the money for them atm, saw a set for 1.5k dollars

  • @pronoob_allday5632
    @pronoob_allday5632 6 років тому

    Are there any good wheels for trucks that aren’t the basic 5 spoke wheel, I have a 06 Silverado and when I searched by vehicle I got nothing

  • @OctaneStreet
    @OctaneStreet 5 років тому +1

    Wish you conveyed the information in this video in a more concise and flowy manner. Everything still made some sense though so thanks for sharing and informing us.

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  5 років тому

      Thank you for the feedback! We will definitely work on that going forward! 🤘

  • @isaaczamora829
    @isaaczamora829 6 років тому +1

    Can you guys do a video on what wheels and tires can fit a Miata NA/NB

  • @marcuslimbaugh4592
    @marcuslimbaugh4592 6 років тому +2

    Will cosmis 20x11s live on an aggressive and autocross track camaro or get bent?

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      Should be okay! It might get bent depending on how your drive your car but Cosmis does make some quality wheels!

    • @marcuslimbaugh4592
      @marcuslimbaugh4592 6 років тому

      @@FitmentIndustries just aggressive street driving

  • @michaelharris748
    @michaelharris748 5 років тому +2

    The amount of people in the comments tugging the OEMs chain as far as wheels is sickening . Decent flow formed aftermarket wheels that dont cost alot can be much stronger and lighter than most cast wheels and they usually look better too in many cases. There is simply bad info being thrown around in this video and in the comments. Yall can stick to your boat anchor stock wheels while I'll continue to upgrade my cars to wheels that look better and are lighter and stronger while not spending a ton of cash.

  • @darnellhamlin3917
    @darnellhamlin3917 6 років тому +1

    Alex knows his sh*t. Guy does some serious homework. With that being said he looks like Mega Mind.

  • @m10lover
    @m10lover 6 років тому +2

    Can you cover HRE, I don't know why they have such a good rep

    • @FitmentIndustries
      @FitmentIndustries  6 років тому

      We actually have it on the list were pumped for it! 🙌🙏🏼

    • @intercontinentalclub
      @intercontinentalclub 6 років тому

      They have been around before you were born.

    • @intercontinentalclub
      @intercontinentalclub 6 років тому

      They also don't produce wheels because they are a "hot" style. They have a big R&D department and know that they have limits.

    • @d1sturb3d119
      @d1sturb3d119 5 років тому

      TUV approved production processes and TUV approved wheel designs. Some of the best wheels in the market. Very expensive though. I would buy a set of volks before I pick up HRE's

  • @newgoliard6059
    @newgoliard6059 Рік тому

    Same with AR-15 parts. Lowers are made by just a handful of companies and everyone puts their own logo on it.

  • @bicbaws
    @bicbaws 6 років тому +1

    Please do Titan Wheels vs Speedwell Industries, both claim to be made in the USA, forged, etc. Both have the same techniques. Seems like Titan has been around longer. Speedwell has been working on their FB ad game

  • @gverhoeff39
    @gverhoeff39 6 років тому

    You are fantastic ! That's a awesome video with some motivation of enthusiasm about the real world , Thanks !

  • @shadowking1711
    @shadowking1711 6 років тому +1

    Can someone please tell me the name of the wheels at 1:38 Thanks