Rims are one of the first purchases an avid car modifyer will make, when starting a new project. Whilst there are numerous modifications he or she will no doubt complete, before the job is done, there is nothing quite like a set of new rims to set the style of a vehicle.
There are various types and sizes of rims available, from small ‘retro’ style rims popular amongst VW owners, to the giant 26 inch rims fitted to SUV’s such as the Range Rover Sport or BMW X5. Costs vary from just £300 including a set of pre-fitted tyres, to well in excess of £2000 for the rims alone.
That said, the vast majority of alloy wheels purchased in the UK cost less than £600-700 per set, including tyres. This has been driven largely by internet retailers, who have been able to provide customers with greater choice and better value, due to reduced overheads. Manufacturers have generally embraced this trend, by shipping goods directly to customers on behalf of the retailer, a practice that greatly reduces operating costs, delivery charges, and in turn, the product retail price.
