Ever since it was founded in 1996 by serial entrepreneur Frank Hodges, Lexani Wheels has consistently managed to stay a step ahead of rival brands in the custom rims niche. And given that this section of aftermarket rims is populated by some of the top power players of the market, it is no mean feat.
Lexani Wheels Corporation, which is the parent company, operates out of California. It is an American brand; pay no heed to those who claim that Lexani ‘imports’ its products from abroad. When it comes to premium made-to-order rims, Lexani is a giant.
Lexani has stayed ahead by using emerging technologies and keeping a tab on market trends, especially on matters of style. Lexani Wheels also manufactures tires and chic grilles for luxury cars and uses its patented technique – Extended Flange Technology or EFT – to provide more options to its clients.
But most people know them mostly for custom rims. If you are planning to upgrade to a set of tailor-made wheels from Lexani, here are a few options for you.
5 top Lexani Wheels for 2023 and beyond
Please note that all of the models mentioned here are manufactured using aerospace-grade 6061-T6 aluminum alloys.
⦁ Lexani Shadow: The Shadow has been a longstanding bestseller and is updated each year. These updates are mostly incremental in aesthetics and performance metrics. The 20-inch Shadow in a machined gloss black finish still remains perhaps the most popular of all Lexani models, and indeed across the entire custom rims niche.
Of course, there are several other finishes including a fabulous custom gold one that looks absolutely stunning. But the gloss black version has retained its clientele for several reasons.
It takes the spoke design to a different plane and resembles something straight out of a sci-fi movie like Tron or Blade Runner. The machining adds a new front since it is minimalist and yet special.
Go for the 20-inch model if you own a sedan or a limo from the most premier brands. The Shadow is best-suited for such vehicles. You can ask for any number of customizations on several different fronts- from lug spacing to central hub design.
Did we mention this is a staggered rim? Well, it is!
⦁ Lexani Static: The Static is our favorite model of Lexani Wheels. That’s because it looks and acts like the superstar that it is. The 20-inch staggered Static in gloss black (which looks fun-tastic with the finely machined spoke tips) has remained a go-to for high-end supercars, sedans, SUVs and hatchbacks.
The Lexani Static has an impressive load rating and is part of the ‘Concave Sport’ family. It is pretty lightweight but punches pretty hard.
We had bought a set of these rims back in 2021 for our aging Camaro. The purchase was based on some quality advice a longtime aftermarket professional at California’s AudioCity USA gave us, because we weren’t quite sure.
Well, the advice was spot-on because it looked like a million bucks once the tires were mounted! We just had to customize the lug spacing a bit.
When in doubt, opt for the Lexani Static! The 20-inch rim is big enough to fit in your aftermarket TPMS too.
⦁ Lexani Turbine: The Turbine is your best bet if you are a fan of custom paintjobs. It is one of the most eye-catching Lexani Wheels currently available, especially after the company threw in lip rims made from stainless steel. These SS tips lends it a very sophisticated finish that says ‘premium’ in bold neon letters.
The 22-inch Turbine should be an automatic choice given that it adds extra brownie points for style on all types of vehicles. From the Tesla Roadster to Jeep Gladiators and from old-school Corvettes to the latest Impala- the Lexani Wheels Turbine (in its silver avatar) has been and will remain a perennial favorite.
It’s massively popular with extreme modding enthusiasts.
We’ve seen these rims adorning a superbly maintained 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS with a red polka-dot color scheme in downtown Los Angeles!
How about that?!
(Do note that the 22-inch staggered Lexani Turbine rims are pretty expensive.)
⦁ Lexani Forged Wraith-XL: Of all the custom rims that Lexani Wheels sells in the United States and across the world, the Wraith is probably the one that is a brand in itself. The Wraith-XL has remained the Pole Star for the company for a few years. It looks futuristic, offers superlative load-bearing capability, and the custom finishes (in gold & chrome) are effortlessly stylish.
Unlike other models on this list, the bigger 24-inch models of the Wraith-XL sell in huge numbers. That’s because this particular rim is recommended for the very best passenger vehicles in existence. More specifically, it is a favorite with owners of grand tourers like the Rolls-Royce Wraith (the similar names are just a coincidence), the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, and the ultra-seductive 2nd-generation BMW 8 Series- especially the G-16.
Like its target cars, the Wraith-XL is a supercharged rim in terms of price. But these custom Lexani rims are works of art!
⦁ Staggered Lexani R-Four: The R-Four is built around a simple 5-spoke template but with more muscle and heft. If you are looking for a multiplicity of finishes to suit your ride, trust the R-Four to surprise you. From ‘satin smoke’ to ‘matte black-yellow/red’ and ‘orange/white’ besides a host of brushed metallic styles, there’s something for everyone!
However, it is the familiar chrome 20-inch R-Four from Lexani Wheels that is sold most widely.
This model fits all sedans and coupes, hatchbacks and SUVs. It has a concave build for better durability.
Finally…
Always purchase your new set of Lexani Wheels from established & authorized retail outlets only. The aftermarket space is flooded with cheap duplicates.
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