Few things are full absolute. Of course deep lips still can look good. In fact, the whole concave thing is a spinoff of deep lips. If flush was all the rage then concave wouldn't be so hot. A deeper rear wheel will likely always have a following because they are the drive wheels.

So whether just a lip or deep with concave, there is no question depth is still VERY current and quite important to most. Here are some stunning modern applications of deep wheels - with and without concave but deep nonetheless. The wheels on that 6 series would be unbelievable on the Vantage IF the Vantage could fit a lower offset - but it cannot. But with the fenders on the Vantage and that sort of dept with a hint of concave = untouchable perfection!

 

No worries, none taken. Wheels are a personal choice and everyone has their own style and what they think is "in style" or looks good.

Where in NC are you? Charlotte here.

HNY to you as well.

 

I agree with your first paragraph. Not with ya though on the second.

IMPO, I don't think either of those wheels look good on either car and don't think the wheels on the 6 series would look good on a V8V at all. My personal opinion..... I know wheel dealers sell a lot of this style wheel so in that sense I guess they are still current. Doesn't make either of us right or wrong, I'm just not a big fan of this style wheel.

 

Clearly! If you liked deeper style wheel you wouldn't have flush style on your car. I love them both - just depends on the application and wheel design. The flush lip black mesh on the AV8 a few posts above looks splendid too!

 

mother of Odin that's nice!!

 

I think the Ace Wheel can't be beat for the price - just around $ 300 a corner, but its not in the same league as an HRE or other high end wheel. At then end of the day, its a great VALUE, but remember my Ace wheels had the runout on the rears that my tire installer pro says is typical for a low-cost wheel. So while I am very happy with mine at the price ( HRE's were not in my budget) there are tradeoff's for the low price.

 

I kind of like the look of these wheels:


More pictures here:
http://www.cecwheels.com/gallery/aston-martin-dbs

 

with all due respect: how can you buy such an expensive ride and not have a wheel budget???? just makes no sense to put such 'inexpensive' wheels on such an expensive car......you kow what I mean?
I know everyone has their limits......but damn, quality should have quality

 

Easy. it's called Two Kids in 4-year Colleges. I don't wear a gold watch, either...just for the record. My Aston was bought used, a 2007. And you will see more cheapskates like me coming into 'The Club' of ownership as these cars become more affordable on the pre-owned market. I also wrench my own cars, so there won't be any 'dealer stamps' in my owner's manual for what are essentially $ 2,000 oil services once a year. And....<wait for it> .... I don't even have the umbrella strapped in the back as well as only one remote!

You want HRE's and have $ 8K to spend - go for it. They are probably the best wheel maker on the market. I'll put up with a little runout on the rear wheels of my $ 1,200 Ace Wheels that was balanced out with the Hunter Road Force equipment. Now, for the next changes to the car....some of those stick-on chrome louvers you can buy at Autozone, and maybe one of those bolt on high wing ABS plastic spoilers off of FleaBay (only have to drill 4 holes in the trunk). See what happens when the riff-raf starts getting hold of Astons? Shameful...

 

Hilarious. drcollie, I feel you. I'm not limited by a wheel budget. But I always shop for most bang for buck. Now on my 911's, Lotus, NSX, Z06 etc I always went for forged wheels to save weight. Those cars are lightweights and for the most part have little torque (save for Vette and Viper etc). Therefore 5lbs per corner was a big deal to me. But on my XKR that not only is a GT at 3800lbs but also has 510hp and 460 lb-ft the a few more lbs isn't that big a deal to me.

Right now I'm just trying to make sure the Ace is a wheel I like at least as much or more than others.

 

Do this ^^^
Do this to any Aston.
Do this to your Jag.
Do only this.
Ignore all else.
Holy crap, that's beautiful!

I'm beginning to understand why I held out for my Anthricite wheels.

And I'll just weigh in on some other points here (just for fun). Rivets evoke track day and werks projects done with mills and presses. If you want to run some primer painted flares and a screwed on wing, then rivets in your wheels are just the look you want.

Chrome or other even slightly reflective finishes look horrible on wheels. Always. I don't know why this is. It just is. This rule is only broken by late 60s american muscle riding on American Racing 5 spokes (the HotWheels ones).

The greatest mistake I see in wheel choices for our fine british bodies is for the too spindly look. The low profile tyre plus the huge, open wheel just makes the wheel area too hollow and distracts from the flow of the total form.

Wheels shouldn't be the first thing you notice on a car. You should barely notice them. They are the supporting cast and should be so quietly integrated with the design that you have to point out how awesome they are.

 

I can't relate, but I see what you're saying....
wasn't trying to be rude okay?
you car is completely sexy and some nice wheels would just really make it...
I'm glad you like HRE too.....the weight saving and style are what I like about them too.....they're lifetime warranty and the two year finsih warranty also.....
stay well!

 

Wait I think I saw you at autozone, or maybe it was you....looking sketchy with a dark hoodie on...talking to the parts guy at the counter...whispering kinda sneaky and looking around franticly ...something about plastic gold rope licence plate covers... tweety bird floormats and matching flame yellow steering wheel cover...I didn't know what kinda car he had until he had until he mentioned Aston Martin Vantage and chrome plastic louvers in the same sentense under his breath! !!! Now we know it was you!!

 

@Rotes -- OK, your new avatar is welcome; you can keep visiting the Aston forum

Just better hope that's not one of Drcollie's daughters that he's putting through 4 year college

 

Rotes: get rid of that Avatar...don't want some skank's *** in my face every time I visit this forum.