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Custom wheels are one of the most common ways in which automobile enthusiasts customize their vehicles. Competition-oriented enthusiasts typically switch to lighter, stronger, or larger wheels, while appearance-oriented enthusiasts more often choose larger and more visually distinctive wheels, inspired by those seen in hip-hop videos.
The most-desirable characteristics of custom wheels vary with owner's goals:
| Activity | Primary characteristics considered |
|---|---|
| Automobile racing | Weight |
| Drag racing | Width (for traction) |
| Rally | Strength |
| Street driving | Visual appeal, weight (gas mileage) |
| Touring car racing and autocrossing | Weight, width (less tire flex for better cornering performance) |
| Multi-purpose | Strength, visual appeal, weight, width, achieved by maintaining multiple sets of wheels |
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