Red, White, and Blue Wheels

In some auto scenes, colorful wheels have always had a home. But more general demand for painted wheels has grown in the past few years with the increase in available custom colors and desire to personalize your ride.

Independence Day makes us feel pretty patriotic, so we’re going to focus on America’s hallmark colors: red, white, and blue – adding vibrant, eye popping personality to any vehicle.

(Get patriotic with Carlisle’s Supreme Trailer wheel in white with red and blue pinstripe!)

Painted Wheels

We cover wheel finishes elsewhere but any rims you see out in the wild that stand out are probably painted (they could also be powder coated). Painted wheels can come in any color, including metallic, with tons of finish and texture options (flat, matte, gloss, for example).

Perhaps it’s because car manufacturers are trending towards more neutral, understated vehicle paint colors but there has been a noticeable increase in fun, custom wrapped cars with wheels to match (or clash). America's Tire is ready to help you display your personality and kit up your car, SUV, or truck with custom rims.

As with any wheel, wheel maintenance is a must. We teach you how to keep your wheels clean here.

RED WHEELS

Can you think of anything that’ll make them stop-n-stare more than red rims?

We can’t either. It takes a particular kind of car or truck owner to opt for red wheels, and we’re here for them. What makes red wheels such a winning wheel option is that they really add a boost to more plain-jane vehicle colors like white, gray, or black. You may not necessarily want to add red rims to your adrenaline red Corvette Stingray (or go ahead, it’s your car!) but a set of gloss red Kӧnig Oversteer rims on your crystal white pearl Subaru BRZ would slap.

Black and red rims

It’s actually easier to find black and red rims than straight red colored wheels, and this is probably in part because of current style preferences. However, black and red paired together are a striking combination and can create some seriously slick effects.

Take for example the Fuel Stroke D612, a deep dish wheel ideal for your rugged truck. You can feel the energy radiating off of this rim with its high-end styling and impressively lightweight but strong aluminum construction. For another take, check out the Mayhem Warrior in black with prism red accents and machined rivets on the lip.

If you want red to be the focus, the Fuel Covert D695 utilizes a red barrel and spokes and is artfully framed with a black simulated beadlock ring. This monoblock construction is robust with a concave profile and is ready to elevate any off-road build or heavy duty hitter, including your Toyota Tacoma, RAM 2500, or Jeep Wrangler.

WHITE RIMS

Crisp and (hopefully) clean, white rims draw eyes day or night.

White wheels really stand out against black tires and this is perhaps why they’re a favorite in the JDM and tuner crowd. Drivers with luxury SUVs or trucks also favor them because they bring out a seriously luxe look.

For a to-die-for die-cast wheel with traditional racing style, the Motegi Racing MR154 Battle is well worth a look. Minimalistic but with an impressive pedigree, it fits up any tuner, fixer upper, or tuner very well. Strong, lightweight, and airy, the Battle only adds to your ride without detracting from the total view. It comes in a range of popular fitments plus some other excellent finishes besides white, such as matte black, gold, and even midnight blue!

If you want a sleeker, more Euro look, check out the Vӧxx Cotto. “Cotto” means “cooked" or “baked” in Italian, here probably meaning more like “finished.” This multi-spoke wheel offers subtle dimension via its stepped flange and layered spokes. The contrast to the solid black Vӧxx logo is a small touch of sophistication. The flow-formed 10 spoke design adds serious elegance to any ride, including your Honda Civic, Subaru Ascent or Impreza, and Volkswagen GTI.

Something to consider with this wheel finish is that they get dirty very quickly–just like white vehicles. They show every speck of brake dust and dirt. Scuffs and wheel damage will also be more apparent. To keep them brilliantly clean, you must make the effort at regular maintenance. Take note that, if you live in a winter region and run them during the winter season, cleaning them will be a little more difficult due to the cold.

However, you can opt for a ceramic coating to make cleaning easier. Regularly applying wheel wax every few months will also keep dirt from sticking and wash away with a quick rinse.

BLUE RIMS

It’s surprising to us that blue rims have taken so long to gain a foothold in the wheel industry considering blue is probably the most popular color in the world (according to several world-wide surveys).

Blue wheels can be versatile aesthetic options, expressing a deep moodiness, fun playfulness, and a variety of other vibes. They might be difficult to pair with your vehicle’s paint color but we find they look amazing on white vehicles.

For your truck or large SUV, the Method MR701 in bahia blue is an excellent place to start and potentially end your search for blue wheels. This overlanding and off-road rim is a beadlock style lip with stout but lightweight solid A356 aluminum construction. It includes a lifetime structural warranty and timeless face. It’s a great option for your Toyota Tundra, Chevy Colorado or Silverado, RAM 1500 and more.

If you like this look but want to incorporate more black elements, the Method MR305 NV in gloss bahia blue with a gloss black lip is a great option. Super strong and robust, it comes with huge load ratings up to 4500 lbs but is engineered to be as lightweight as possible.

If you’re looking for a blue wheel for your sports sedans, super sports cars, or JDM vehicle, check out Sparco’s FF3 in matte blue. Part of Sparco’s Flow Form family, this wheel is designed for speed and precision with a sleek, streamlined design. The open Y-spoke face looks sporty and modern but also allows your brake calipers to breathe and be seen.

The Kӧnig Lightning is also one of our favorite blue rims thanks to its deep dish style and vibrant blue color. The Lightning is part of Kӧnig’s Main Line collection that offers superb sporty compact and tuner styles. A one-piece aluminum alloy construction allows for great weight savings, tighter handling, and reliable strength. It’s a great option for your Honda Accord, BMW 325i, or Acura Integra.

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