Lowrider Rims Add Bling To Your Ride
Your wheels of fortune sparkle as they spin
Like your ride with bling, do ya? Forget the neck chains and bracelets, get some lowrider rims and really heat up the streets! Nothing dresses up a set of wheels better than the cool, metallic gleam of some hot new rims. They command respect because they show style and pride, and don't forget how perfectly they set off the custom paint job you designed yourself. Lowrider rims are not limited to the silver shine of chrome. Try some special 24k gold ones on for size and you'll never look back. Gold is still reserved for the elite who don't mind spending an extra buck or two on high end finishes so each of those twenty-four carats puts you in an exclusive club.
High and low budget wheels
But let's consider what's available in the mid-price market. Your automotive parts specialist will either have a limited range of lowrider rims in the shop or he'll offer you a catalog with page after page of styles. When you choose what you want, he'll order them in for you and will likely offer an installation package to go with your purchase. Scores of sites on the Internet have selections that will keep you browsing for hours. Most offer free shipping to any address in the U.S.
Cleaner wheels
Your lowrider rims deserve to look their best at all times. Bling is not bling unless it can sparkle to its greatest capacity. Protect them and avoid extra maintenance with brake dust shields, which are snapped to the inside of the rims and prevent grime from collecting on the outside and permanently damaging the finish. They're made of aluminum and are available in black anodised or painted colors. When cleaning your wheels, always use non-abrasive fluids and a soft cloth made of cotton. Always let the wheels cool down before cleaning or applying any cleaning products. Polish carefully, following the grain of the metal. A final wipe over with baby powder removes fingerprints and oils remaining after polishing.
Safer wheels
After spending a hefty packet on your lowrider rims, it'd be criminal - metaphorically and literally - for some loser to come along and rip them off your car. Wheel locks are an inexpensive way to keep your expensive property protected. These are lug nuts that are designed to be unlocked only with the supplied key.
Spinning wheels
Spinners are the latest and greatest accessories for lowrider rims. When your car stops at a red light and your engine is rumbling and raring to go, the spinners keep the action happening. There are dozens of designs to mesmerize and entertain, so your biggest difficulty will be trying to choose which ones to buy. You can also buy inserts that fit with existing rims which save on the price of the full versions. Expect to pay a few hundred dollars for basic spinners and upwards of $10,000 for fully customized ones, including tires.
And the final word - celebrity wheels
It had to happen. First there were celebrity perfumes and lingerie, supermodel cafes and celebrity-designed handbags, and now you can line up for exclusive rims on offer by Mr Bling himself, Sean "P. Diddy" Coombs. At prices between $700 and $3,000 each, Coombs will be able to afford even more trinkets to adorn himself with.