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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 inch rims and tires – 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!

With that out of the way, here are a few cars to consider for your “big rim-worthy” automobile list. (And please remember that your idea of “worthy” may not be the same as that of the person sitting next to you.)

A Station Wagon – Why not take the wholesome memory of the family car icon of the Fifties’ and Sixties’ to a whole new level for modern times? Get some custom tires made for your station wagon and create a sky-high, high-rise by adding huge rims – take the “boring” out of the family vehicle equation. Then go on a multiple family camping trip and shock your more reserved companions as you come bouncing down the dirt road – now appearing to be on equal terrain with the “baddest” of sporty SUV’s, thanks to the giant rims. You can rest assured that the 1960’s and 1970’s writers of the family-oriented comedy shows NEVER thought of putting their characters in a family wagon like this.

An AMC Gremlin – To put it nicely, this is NOT a handsome automobile, and in fact, it’s been said that its name fits it perfectly. Well, if you have a Gremlin, why not take it the extra mile, and make it really stand out in the “bizarre” category? Thumb your nose at propriety and drive that little car down the road with some shiny blinged out custom wheels.

Chevrolet Chevelle – This is one car that always looks GREAT with big rims and there aren’t many people who would disagree. In fact, this classic is meant to sit high up in it’s regal position – just resting long enough before it takes off at the speed of light, blowing all the other cars off the road with it’s huge engine – and HUGE rims that spin so fast the car becomes nothing but a blur to the spectators watching it.

The Hearse – You will have to stretch your imagination for this one, but try it on for size. What better way to publicly make a final farewell to a fun-loving friend or relative who has passed away than by bringing him to his big send-off in a style as original as he was? Of course, you will probably have to own one, or know someone who owns a hearse, and doesn’t mind you swapping out the normal wheels and rims for the modified tires and gigantic 24 “inchers”. And, just think of the legend you’ll create for the person being honored. In fact, it may start a trend with those people who “pre-plan” their memorial services.

So as you can see, you can put big, bright, shiny 24 inch black rims 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 wheels and tires safely!