Why does it seem like so many people change out their stock wheels? In my opinion they look great. Are they just ugly to most? Or is it just the Mod bug?

 

It's the mod bug! People just want to have a more unique look. I think the stock wheels are among the best of any out there.

 

Personally, I like them. I opted not to get wheels because I'd hate to see nice stock wheels sit in the garage.

 

It actually looks nice.....but again it's 'STOCK' wheel ;-p

 

+1 They are clean for a stocker & love the color but it is stock

 

polished set found on another forum...its different

 

I love my 2010 rims! I just really wish they came .5-1" wider

 

unique

adjective
1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
2. having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
3. limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia.
4. limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions.

How is it possible to be more unique?

 

I found your definition of the word on Dictionary.com. If you scroll below the definition, this excerpt is below:

Usage note
Many authors of usage guides, editors, teachers, and others feel strongly that such “absolute” words as complete, equal, perfect, and especially unique cannot be compared because of their “meaning”: a word that denotes an absolute condition cannot be described as denoting more or less than that absolute condition. However, all such words have undergone semantic development and are used in a number of senses, some of which can be compared by words like more, very, most, absolutely, somewhat, and totally and some of which cannot.
The earliest meanings of unique when it entered English around the beginning of the 17th century were “single, sole” and “having no equal.” By the mid-19th century unique had developed a wider meaning, “not typical, unusual,” and it is in this wider sense that it is compared: The foliage on the late-blooming plants is more unique than that on the earlier varieties. The comparison of so-called absolutes in senses that are not absolute is standard in all varieties of speech and writing.

While it's not listed as a definition of the word, it shows that words can evolve to take on a unintended meaning.

 

For me, the wheels are probably among the best stock wheels I've ever had. But, I'm still replacing them with aftermarket wheels. The main thing I can't stand with them is the offset, especially when the car is lowered. They are 2"+ too far inside. If they were more aggressively pushed out, I probably would have been more willing to stick with them.

So for me its not the look of the wheel but the offset that is making me upgrade.

(And spacers are not an option for me)

 

I like mine but I wouldn't mind something unique either

 

I like mine a lot. No plans to change them. I like the dark finish.

 

Honestly, I really like my stock wheels. The 2008-09 rims were IMO the finest looking of the ones that were designed for the F. My only gripe is widths. Would I change the design? Not a single bit. Would it be nice to have wider rims, knowing aftermarket wheels fit well without modifying the fender or inner lining? Of course. That being said, many people change wheels to give the car a more personal touch. There are some great brands out there that look absolutely stunning on the F, and the pics here on the forums and in car magazines and such don't really do those cars justice.

 

i will take my 08 stock wheels over 99% of the aftermarket ones.

 

I <3 my stockies!



Though mine's the Canadian spec so it's MOAR UNIQUER!