Tuning for steel rims with rim rings / rim rings

Recently updated on January 9, 2021 at 11:39 am

Where do Felgenzierringe come from and what function do they actually fulfill? The Felgenzierringe, also called rim rings, are originally from the field of classic car scene, but in the past have also increasingly reached the field of tuning scene and today serve for the very personal touches to the car. First and foremost, however, it was about avoiding the purchase of expensive but authentic whitewall tires for old-timer vehicles and still generating an authentic look in the style of the year of first registration. Tip: New rims for the car? It is important to pay attention to this before buying!

countless versions available

Meanwhile, there are Felgenzierringe in countless variants, the use has worked its way into the tuning scene. Thus, the various rim rings no longer serve only the production of the authentic vintage look, but above all the visual enhancement of the vehicles. Accordingly, there are numerous suppliers who lead Felgenzierringe in different designs and made of different materials. For example stainless steel rim rings, chrome rim rings, white wall trim rings and many more.

Purpose and use of the eyecatcher for the bike

Of course, the different rim rings also target different user groups. White wall trim rings are mostly used by vintage car enthusiasts, but also chrome rings are very popular with this target group. Chrome rim rings are very popular with tuning enthusiasts, especially when it comes to tuned US classic cars, they enjoy great popularity. But even a VW Golf MK1 or MK2 as well as some Opel Youngtimer on aluminum wheels can be upgraded. No matter for what purpose the Felgenzierringe be used, there are different manufacturers for each vehicle types.

Manufacturer of wheel rings

There are numerous manufacturers or suppliers of Felgenzierringen. But you should look very carefully, which ornamental rings you installed, because often also inferior goods are offered, which does not fit properly on the rims and is also of poor quality. Here the trim rings can twist in the rim or even scratch it. Therefore, you should pay attention to buy Felgenzierringe only from brand manufacturers or in appropriately profiled tuning and classic car shops. So the following shops offer Felgenzierringe in good quality:

• Werk34, VW oldtimer parts dealer
• SKANDIX, spare parts for Volvo
• VW Heritage Parts, Spare Parts Distributor for VW Oldtimer, England
• For automotive parts 24, spare parts and tuning parts

But other dealers and suppliers lead Felgenzierringe in different sizes and designs. Common dimensions are often 13-15 inches, but the wheel rings are also available for 16 inch steel wheels. As with all other enhancements for vehicles, whether vintage cars or current companions, one thing is especially important: Taste can be argued, but not about safety! So only install things on your cars that have an ABE or EEC approval.

Tuning for the steel rims

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