Why The Aftermarket Wheel Industry Is DOOMED
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On today's episode of Did You Know? , Alex analyzes the current state of the aftermarket wheel industry. Throughout the video, we will take a look at the history of various companies, their relationship with OEM wheels manufacturers, as well as plans for the future. Do you think aftermarket wheels are dying? Drop a comment below!
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1. Stock wheels are pretty decent now.
2. Interest in cars is going down.
3. Money. Most people don’t have 1k to spend on wheels.
I feel like 1 is the main one cause why switch em if they already look pretty good
@@VICE-WRLD I'd add reliability concerns plus higher insurance premium to the list.
Really what have you been driving lately I work with modern cars from. most companies and they are crap.
@@VICE-WRLD it's annecdotal, but that's how I feel about my car rn
I dont think the interest is going away, I just think wheels are too damn expensive, I have a pair of XXR 530's and idc what people say about them being reps, they look good on my daily, I still break necks and get people giving me thumbs ups when I drive it and they only cost $680 shipped and they have been amazing
This channel seems like Donut Media Lite. And I don’t mean that to be a bad thing. I frickin love your content.
That’s the perfect way to put it
Even better way to put it,Donut Media:Aftermarket
Donut media got us into cars. Fitment industries got us working on them.
Donut media steals content then blocks the people they steal from
@@ionote do you mind showing your work? What videos led you to that conclusion?
Could also be that car parts and wheels are just dumb expensive and the economy is not doing the best and people are going to pick paying their rent instead of spending 2k on a set of wheels when the car already has wheels..... lol
@SPECTRE reps?
@SPECTRE gold wheels are stupidly ugly, just my opinion.
@SPECTRE dood i never hated on you lmao. I just said what I don't like.
@SPECTRE also ive never seen anymore more pissed off then you have for a little opinion. Like chill my guy.
@SPECTRE Why are you so angry at my opinion? If you like bronze wheels go for it. I just said that its not my thing and you saw it as a personal attack like wtf?
FI: Probably lower sales due to COVID and people tight on money
Also FI: Is the aftermarket wheel industry dying?
And cars are expensive now?
Everyone I know is saving money from not traveling but working from home
Lol
Also FI: Most wheels are manufactured in china.
I'm just here for the runescape mentions
Cars are getting so expensive they are now an investment and any mods kill resale value.
This^
Cars are not, and will never be, an investment.
@@krisxaero I don't think they meant investment in the traditional sense. Like the phrase invest in your future
@@krisxaero I know, lacked a better word, well what I meant was its not disposable nor is it for life, so you just along for the ride for a couple of years and you gotta lose as little as possible so you can move on into a another one
@@krisxaero well that’s subjective. Some can be an investment.
1910's conversation-
"Going to go aftermarket?"
"I believe so, my good man. The Germans are producing solid oak 5 spoke TE37's. I believe this will reduce my 60ft to 15 secs."
I think the biggest thing is that they’re way too expensive, like I’m definitely not gonna pay double the price of my car just for a set of wheels.
Although I do need new wheels for next summer...
Alex is like a NFS-version Linus from Linus Tech Tips
Idk if you remember me. But the age old question must be asked, “Can you make a volvo c30 vid?”
In this episode, Fitment Industries files for bankruptcy...
Not quite 😂
@@FitmentIndustries not yet *
@@soccermatt6 😒
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I mean, interest in cars in general is going down. People just see them as transportation only anymore it seems
Even more so when robotaxis start making their way into reality.
It’s not going down... the amount of people that see cars as transportation only has always been greater than those who have a passion for cars...
@@MadStyle1911
I'll still take the taxi that's slammed to the ground and rollin on some fresh wheels. Suprised this market doesn't exist yet
lets all hope the air suspensions will drop prices to half soon ;)
that's because more people do things for others than like what they actually like. birds of a feather flock together. be an enthusiast and buy the $400 intercooler.
Great content! Someone did a lot of homework for this video, and it shows.
Thank you for including a piece of my video in this! And of course, giving credit! 🙏 Awesome video guys!
Keep up the interesting videos guys!
Ayyyy congrats on 600k. Feels like you had 100k just yesterday. I love the content guys keep it up!
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I know Alex played rs lol too accurate
“Played”? I bet he’s on OSRS
@@walkerward2291 nah, World of Warcraft and Ferrari doesnt mix well.
Plaid*
@@adrizel4141 No played. Plaid is a colorful checkered fabric.
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Bread water
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Quick question do you need to by specific rims for half ton pick up trucks or could I throw what ever rim fits the bolt pattern? I want to put rotiform ccv-or’s on my lifted ram rebel and I’m not sure if I could.
Great video, Alex!
Thanks for a great video. I dig my OEM wheels so much that instead of hunting for that perfect new upgraded set, I had the curb rash resurfaced and powder coated them a fresh color (these are STI BBS wheels, so already pretty good). I guess the Wheel Restoration industry is also helping to diminish the newest Aftermarket Fresh Biz. As I drive around, I’m often looking at wheels on cars and see some cool wheels: Almost zero hub caps!
Would love to see a price range selector on your website!!
When will artisa put pictures on the website? I want some designs and specs to know if I should hold off on my wheel buy!
Wheels have gotten to damn expensive. Stock wheels are looking better than aftermarket.
Stock wheels still look like crap when compared to my favorite designers such as SSR, HRE and Adv.1
I have a 2014 lexus is250. I like my stock wheels if I do want aftermarket are VOLK TE37 a good option?
As someone who has tried to get wheels recently (this year), It seems like the problem is not on the customer side. There is demand. I picked out my favorite wheels from 5 different big name companies, and these were my responses:
1. Placed order, wheel delivery date was pushed back a month. Then another, then another etc.. never came back in stock.
2. “Put your order in but we can’t guarantee you when this shipping container will get here or if you will get an allocation, demand is 2 months ahead of delivery”
3. Two companies were out of stock entirely, and website “in stock” dates just pushed further every day.
Finally (took 6 months of this^) found a company out of CA that cuts the wheels there, instead of cutting overseas then shipping. Wheels were 19x10s not a crazy niche size either.
Honestly I've been looking more into stock wheels and getting them repainted rather than going for aftermarket wheels.
@cooldaddyslick well I know how to do it myself. Plus I like stock wheels. lol
Make a video on the Mitsubishi FTO, they can be imported now!
MAYYYYYYBEEEE VW should just do a partnership with Rotiform :D
I meeaannn. Yes,
Used to be BBS on most VW back then lol
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well as long as our economy doesn't take a bigger shit, its possible for a higher volume of aftermarket wheels to be bought, but lets just hope these aftermarket companies can hang on a bit longer as this economy adjusts its self, just my opinion
Yo Alex i don't think so but I like the wheels in your back around iam interested in one of those Wheels in your background
No, good quality good looking wheels are still required nothing changes a cars apearance like wheels, offsets, colors size etc etc
Racing, track, drag, rally etc etc
Stance
individuality wheels say as much as the car do about your style, your personality.
The mass produced manafacturers wheels are still crap, designs hard to clean, brake dust collectors yes there is the exception, but trust me most I deal with are dam ugly.
I run BBS and Enkei’s on my cars, some were factory specc by those companies, some are AF.
if AF wheel companies go, it’s the death of the car period..
Everything has cycles up and down, things are going through massive downs at the mo near,y everywhere, so media need again to promote positive outlooks not doom and gloom, you create reality at times guys. Let’s get through these next few years. Ride out the rough roads..
On because the AutoNation wants different types of Wheels different type of styles for the import and tuner cars and it's a lifestyle in a revolution not a fan
Also the fact that I don't want to spend thousands on wheels, when I can spend way less on the rest of the car to make it look good. Paint, body kit, engine dressings, aftermarket lights, interior fabrics, etc. All those things have gotten cheaper while wheels have gotten more expensive.
I just picked up a set (4) of Matte Bronze Enkei EV5 (18") off a wrecked Honda Prelude at the junk yard for $120. They have very little curb rash and a few scratches on two of the wheels faces. I'm just gonna sand it down about a half a mm or less and repaint them with a matte clear finish, polish the aluminum lips, then slap some good rubber on and be done with it for about $600 total. Normally these would be around $900 after tax/shipping, and that's without tires. Add tires and balancing and you're looking at $1200-$1700 depending on the size, type and brand of tires.
I basically got a steal from the junk yard and a little extra work on my part. I'm gonna do the same with paint; go get a $500 spray at Maako with extra clear coat, then bring it home to sand and wax the orange peel down to a nice mirror like finish. Rather than spending $3000 for basically the same thing.
What I'm trying to say is, getting basic work done then DIY customizing it is the new way of working on cars and wheels don't fit into that other than finding used ones and refinishing/repainting them. A set of used $120 EV5's is way easier to get sanded and powder coated, or repainted, than a new set that you already spent $800/$900 on, that only comes in three colors and look like everyone else's. If aftermarket wheels wanna stay in the game they need to have more competitive prices. If my oem wheels look good its cheaper to just paint those and change the tires. That's just my opinion though, I don't wanna drop $3000 on a set of wheels and tires when I can get used ones for half the price or less and fix them up a bit.
Having an aftermarket rims and good performance tires along the way would make sense if you plan on bringing those sets primarily to head out for the Track Circuit, AutoX, Drift Events, Drag race, etc. while still keeping the stock rims for daily driving purposes or hell even winter usage like keeping the winter tires on for your stock rims and still keep your aftermarket rims with good performance tires for the summer. These are one of the examples that aftermarket rims do have their practical purposes aside from aesthetics and cost.
What are the wheels at 8:03?
Thanks for the shout! :)
Hell yeah brotha! Let’s do something again soon! 🤙🏼
I just want a set of ag customs but don’t have like 5 grand to spend
I'm going to buy some 3sdm 0.04 for my 08 Lexus LS 460 thx for advise
Also, what was the name of the beat playing in the background?
It’s in the description brother ✊🏿
@@gregconley2563 thanks bro. I was wondering why no one in the comments asked lol
I can never find coilovers for my 2006 suzuki aerio from u guys
I remembered back in the day when American racing came out with the five star and hammer rims and boy we thought that was the shiznit. 😂
They were! And the five star still looks great on certain vehicles
But the best wheel design EVER to stand the test of time is the Centerline Auto Drag
...oh yeah, beside American racing five star...I remember Fittipaldi Monolithic, that was an expensive set of five star wheels. And the AMG hammer wheels in late 80’s and early 90’s. It was awesome.
F it , bring the wagon wheel back
As a large portion of commenters have already said, it's the cost. I've been looking at the VMR V803s for a while now and still can't bring myself to pay that much along with the cost of the tires.
Literally had no idea you guys were in my state. Super cool. Also can I just say that wheels are my favorite modification, they change the look of the car completely and set the tone for the style of the build. I love wheels.
But it is true, I'm way too much of a broke college kid to scrape up the cash for anything better than my hyper silver VMR V710's I threw at my MKV. lol
What compared to the rpf1 weight and price in 4×100 17"×8
5:19 not the the zoom chat notification noise
Well perfect reason to help convince the wife to let me finally purchase 🙏🏼. But to be honest I'd die inside with out aftermarket parts. I customize everything I have. As much as the boss let's me lol
I get parts cause i tell mine the part isn’t working that good and itll better my gas mileage and blah blah, she supports me
Why? First there’s just too many companies competing. Second they all make exactly the same thing. A few variations on the same theme. Would be nice if they had some actual variety instead of wooden waggon wheel variations. All I see you spoke wheels. I miss centrelines and Crager’s. You can get them but in very limited sizes.
All I want for Christmas is a set of Rohana’s.
On top of everything covered I think another thing killing aftermarket wheels is that car makers are paying attention and putting better looking stock wheels. Now 20" from factory is the norm for anything above the base model.
Wheels are more expensive than my car. No thanks
Ok but what’s Alex’ RSN?
My WRX already came stock with Enkei, and my GTI with Borbet. It's not like cars come with steelies...some do, but the majority come with an alloy wheel. Yes, a cast wheel, but an alloy wheel nonetheless.
Plus, why buy aftermarket when an OE wheel from a different car make serves the same purpose...
I had some aftermarket wheels and the back cracked so im going back to stock.
That intro hit home way too hard
A day to remember!! Good choice. My all time favorite band 💜💜💜
Just bought my first wheels from you guys
what u guys think of ddr wheels? Ebay.
I'm wondering what Artisa is gonna make now. Will it be stupid expensive? Super Cheap? I really wanna see
What will advanced 3D printing manufacturing processes do to the market ? I would guess that 3D printing will become cheaper as the years go by. Could be a big factor.
Don’t feel bad Alex, I’m 22 and I still listen to A Day To Remember
Good , I already started paying for my hoop tie rims and tires $900 with Neo gen nittos
I KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS ONE. IT’s BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE AND THE OEM WHEELS ARE GOOD LOOKING ENOUGH NOT TO SPEND $2,500-$8,000+ on wheels. IF THEY’RE SMART, AFTERMARKET WHEEL MANUFACTURERS WILL LOWER THEIR PRICES TO $500 or LESS PER WHEEL IF THEY WANT TO MOVE PRODUCT AND NOT GO BANKRUPT. THEY’LL STILL MAKE MONEY, JUST NOT AS MUCH AS THEY MADE BEFORE.
Supply and demand is basically what you said my good man but pretty much what you said is what they’ll have to do if they wanna move weight
You dont buy wheels for looks. And when you do aftermarket always looks better and have better widths and sizes .
The only thing stock does better are Chineseum flow formed wheels
They better not die cause in a few years when I get an r32 I better be able to get some sweet 2 peice brass and black wheels
i know you guys hate wheel wall question but whats the wheel inbetween the fifteen52 wheel and alex? is it just a work kai?
Aodhan DS02 - www.fitmentindustries.com/brands/wheels/Aodhan/DS02
The fact you mention runescape... u best car channel. I dumped donut for you
What wheels are those to the left of Alex on the wall? They look like work emotions
Aodhan DS02 - www.fitmentindustries.com/brands/wheels/Aodhan/DS02
Wuts that gold rim to the left of Alex?? 2:50
F1R F103 - www.fitmentindustries.com/store/wheels?brand=F1R&wmodel=F103
@@FitmentIndustries thank you!!!
Bro the rune scape thing hit me in the fills
What company manufactures wheels for big JDM companies? I always see the virgo symbol on those wheels, typically Toyota’s and Nissans and Hyundai’s
I have full Bandos armor with Dragon boots and a Saradomin 2h sword on RuneScape.
OE Australian cars are different from USA mostly, you right boss!
Those days have not ended. I still play them.
Same thing with quality parts….dont see all the rare and cool jdm stuff much.
I met the head guy at C-West. Asked why they stop making parts and he said “because of knock offs”
Man I miss the 80’s and 90’s
Konig making 15" lightweight hotness for us Honda boys now for cheap, aftermarket wheels are alive and well
I was looking and aftermarket wheels for my truck and didn’t see any that I liked more than my factory wheels
Well i mean rims are very expensive and who is spending thousands of dollars on rims it’s ridiculous
get your money up young man
Wheels*
I did just because I had the money and wanted to make my car nice everyone isn’t me
Lolol my drift spares are like 300-400 dollars each. Gotta pay to play.
@@zmohan69 ok but more people would be able to play if it was more affordable.
Aftermarket wheels are expensive maybe that’s why they are dying
Because this days what we use to do to cars back than now are generic trim levels and people think they are in car scene 🚗 🚘
3:34 I actually now know this💀 I'm a senior in high school
Can you rate the cars from the new Travis Scott music video called franchise
I still need rims but can't afford currently...... 😭
A lot of OEM wheels these days look real good even from the most basic cars...they got me thinking like hmm 👀
I love your content always, but I clicked so fast when I saw that classic runescape clip.
this might not fit with your current business model, but I'd like to be able to search and purchase from both aftermarket and wheels available as replacements for manufacturers cars. There might be an amazing Audi or Porsche (edit: or Cadillac or Honda) wheel that works better for my car than an aftermarket brand. Or does that just further diminish the after market?
edit: also, why does everyone seem to keep the weights of wheels a secret? That seems like a weird unspoken collusion
i saw that stay ill meet in the beginning
Love the runescape reference 😂
We all have our taste, style and money to spend on wheels or any other addition mods. This makes us all car enthusiasts enjoy the car scene each day. We all learn from being enthusiasts. Unfortunately, during this pandemic it's hard for many to spend money on wheels when jobs are laying off or furloughing workers and cannot pay bills. Besides, many of these companies prefer going bankrupt then selling wheels at a lower price.
I guess this explains why my Tiida (Versa in the US) comes with Enkeis from the factory 😂
God I haven’t seen Sam from vossen in years! His beard is still on point
I don’t think aftermarket wheels are dying.... I think we’re in a recession and the market is hilariously over-saturated.
Ugh...really was depressing to hear that, but I feel wiser for it. Question is what brands do focus strictly on aftermarket now?
Ehhhh maybe in the States, but out here in japan, even mini vans have aftermarket wheels. The small compact trucks here have them as well and they're generally used for work. I def don't think it's dying anytime soon lol may just get more expensive to import though
That's good it's alive and well there. Thumbs up to that. I am up north in the salt belt(States). Your not gonna see many people with aftermarket rims due to the potholes up here. Paying $800, $1500, $2300 or more for wheels isn't worth it. Also have friends who's cars is modded to hell and back but on stock wheels. They switch the tires out as the season changes but that's cause they choose to be sleepers.
I need help my 2019 civic type r has been in the dealership for 3 weeks with a faulty fuel pump with no loner what can I do?
Call Honda. Not the dealership.
@@isaacsalazar342 they just told me the part was on national back order and didn't really help
@@joshbreckling9084 upgrade the fuel pump 🤷🏽♂️. Whenever a part breaks, that’s the best time to upgrade
@@MrSiDeLaN i agree but I would prefer my parts not to break at 15k miles
if you mean those toy hot wheel rims for 20 seris rubber those are making reapair shops rich welding and straighting rims and replaceing damaged suspension pieces
Oh no I almost forgot about A Day to Remember :0
Look at nascar, even without Rona, there are a fraction of spectators
Go dope, and there is no hope... or something that might sound like that. ;-)
@@pgtmr2713 mhmm, yeah
It’s always about the money. Hiyashi racing 3 piece mesh cost me $750 with tires sure they were 16”. SSR bang Vec chrome with gold bolts and magnetic center locks cost $1600. Now its $5000 or higher for HRE 3 piece. Who can afford this stuff not kids or young adults who are mostly into this. Sure u have $750 junk even rotoform is over a G
That was interesting nvm thought about it like that.
Intros, racelines, bonspeeds, forces are the shit down here in TX 🔥 ppl always buy them
Insurance companies killed the modified scene here in the UK. If you mod your car you have to inform your insurance company whom will then hike your premium for... reasons... I guess? Many don't inform them but then run the risk of having an accident, the insurance company will come look over the car and if they find undeclared mods they will straight up refuse to support your claim, leaving you with a big lawsuit. And when I say "mods" I literally mean anything from aftermarket wheels or headlights to stickers. Someone I know had their insurance claim refused and then they were unable to find insurance after an accident because they put a sticker of a flower around their filler cap. And people still believe we live in a free country...
So, what's the alternative? Simple; Finance a completely stock matte grey Golf R and be just like everybody else.