The best rims for your used car collection will combine durability and style. Many drivers choose to replace the standard factory rims on their car with an upgraded set of aftermarket rims. A high quality set of rims will add personality to the look of your car and require minimal car maintenance and repair to keep in solid condition.
American Racing
Aftermarket rims from American Racing are the best of both worlds, durability and style. Designed with the classic American muscle car in mind. American Racing rims are generally made from pressure forged aluminum which makes the wheels and rims from this brand extremely tough and crack resistant.
One of the most popular and stylish choices of rim from American Racing are the chrome finished Vintage Smoothie model. The Vintage Smoothie features a fully enclosed rim design that adds a touch of classic muscle car flair to a durable aftermarket set of rims. Another impressive choice of rims from American Racing is the Torque Thrust II set. Also finished in chrome, these cool rims use classic car details like rounded lines.
Konig
Rims from Konig, a long standing company started in Germany, come in an enormous range of styles and all are designed to take a beating. Durable and reliable, Konig rims also feature a sleek and modern design aesthetic that works with most drivers’ styles. 
One of the coolest rims recently available in Konig’s 2013 catalog is the Centigram in black finish. As far as design goes, Centigram wheels from Konig are simple and straightforward, meant to highlight the car instead of grabbing attention. The matte black color of this rim set’s finish is fashionable and easy to keep looking clean and well-kept. Another popular rim from Konig is the Trouble in a machined graphite finish. The black crown Konig logo stands out against a lighter metallic center and slender spokes.
O.Z. Racing
There is nothing understated or subdued about the cool rims available from O.Z. Racing. The wheels and rims designed by Italian company O.Z. racing can be purchased in styles and finishes as flamboyant as they are tough and reliable. 
The Ultraleggera HLT model from O.Z. Racing is a large and expensive choice available in several bold color finishes. The coolest and trendiest finish the Ultraleggera HLT is Race White. Even though the bright white finish requires regular, sometimes daily, surface cleaning it is popular for its immediate recognition and style. Other flashy finish options for the Ultraleggara are green, gold, red, and orange.
The aftermarket rims you choose for your car should be durable as well as stylish. The coolest rims you can choose combine those two aspects with ease. American Racing, Konig, and O.Z. Racing offer drivers fashionable aftermarket rim and wheel options that mix form and function in exciting ways.
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