Face it - 24 inch rims are huge! And with good reason, as they're made for autos that are equal to their size, such as the SUV and Range Rover. However, people being the way they are about the "bigger is better" theory, you'll often find many of them using the rims on smaller vehicles to make them stand out - and stand out they do, especially to those who watch them as they glide past on the roadway. But, since they're really not designed for the average car, what is the best way to install 24 alloy wheels - so you don't end up tipping it over during your "attention-grabbing" roll down the red carpet? And, what kinds of cars can you put them on to make YOUR debut?
Well, first off, the reason you can't just slap big rims on your tiny car is because of the differences in design and size - and many a regretful car owner could tell you stories of how his steering wheel locked up when he tried to make a left hand turn, and caused an accident. But don't despair - you can have modified tires made that will enable your vehicle to accommodate those big rims, and this will take care of the driving problem!
So now that the good news has been delivered, here is a short list of just a few of the cars you might "trick out" with 24 inch rims. (And please remember that the definition of a tricked out automobile might be different to different people).
The Station Wagon - Putting rims this big on it was never even a consideration for those who owned one of the long-respected, dependable - yet boring - family station wagons - until now. You can participate in this change by installing those special tires on yours - add the rims - and drive it in its new form to the next "family" outing. You can appear looking as whacked out and dangerous as you'd like, and relish in the stunned looks on the faces of the "normal" people.
The AMC Gremlin - This poor little car needs to get the last laugh for once - if only to make up for all the taunts it's taken over the years. What better way for you to help it thumb its nose from a loftier position then by adding big custom wheels? Then plan to take off down the street with your stereo blasting and laugh at all those other boring-looking car owners, who've always held themselves above your humble little car in the automobile pecking order.
The "Chevelle" - If any car was made to house those 24 "inchers" it's any Chevelle from the 1960s through the 70s. A sleek road demon with a huge motor, the extra huge rims complement its capacity for lightening speed, and not many people would argue this point.
The Hearse - Yes, it's a wacky idea, but one that might bring a bit of life to a very somber occasion. If the person who's being remembered was a bit "out there", then chauffeur him to his send-off in a car that would have been right up his alley. Of course, you will have to know someone with a hearse who doesn't mind switching out tires and rims for the special occasion. But if you can pull it off, you may start a trend - and, either way, the sight of a hearse with huge gleaming rims carrying the guest of honor to his final resting place is something that won't soon be forgotten.
So as you can see, you can put big, bright, shiny 24 wheels on many different types of cars - in fact, any car you'd like. Just remember to get special tires made for your car, so you can wear those rims safely - and, so the splash you make isn't the sound of splashing water as your vehicle locks up and rolls over in during a rain storm because you didn't err on the side of caution!
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