Red lips on black rims whats the deal....
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 720
Likes: 0
Saab 900 SE
Red lips on black rims whats the deal....
So I come to you after a google search and a search on here. What is the point and origin of this trend? Every where, every make, every model every kind and size of rim, now seems to come with a red lip.
Why? Who started the trend? Why is it still exist and what are the rules of it AKA (not on 4cyl, volvo only (prancing moose) ect.
I just dont get it, Its cool looking and not stupid like streched tires, plaid roof liners, and rusted hoods like the tools in the VW crown but still WTF is the deal?
Why? Who started the trend? Why is it still exist and what are the rules of it AKA (not on 4cyl, volvo only (prancing moose) ect.
I just dont get it, Its cool looking and not stupid like streched tires, plaid roof liners, and rusted hoods like the tools in the VW crown but still WTF is the deal?
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 846
Likes: 0
From: Tampa, FL
'14 CLA 45
So I come to you after a google search and a search on here. What is the point and origin of this trend? Every where, every make, every model every kind and size of rim, now seems to come with a red lip.
Why? Who started the trend? Why is it still exist and what are the rules of it AKA (not on 4cyl, volvo only (prancing moose) ect.
I just dont get it, Its cool looking and not stupid like streched tires, plaid roof liners, and rusted hoods like the tools in the VW crown but still WTF is the deal?
Why? Who started the trend? Why is it still exist and what are the rules of it AKA (not on 4cyl, volvo only (prancing moose) ect.
I just dont get it, Its cool looking and not stupid like streched tires, plaid roof liners, and rusted hoods like the tools in the VW crown but still WTF is the deal?
Or are you talking about a time attack ring?
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 947
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
I drive a Toyota Hybrid...
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,174
Likes: 1
From: SoCal
...a panty dropper...
Advans was one of the first on here to time attack his wheels if I recall. But this has been done with multiple colors. Some do it to match there car and some do it to match there calipers. Its just a little something to add more attention to your wheels. I might get red lips on my black wheels but my car is also red and so are my calipers.
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
'07 Charger SRT8
I started the trend ... not really. I did it with my red Charger before it really took off. I liked the artist rendering of a new-generation Charger with redline tires in one of the auto magazines back in '04 or '05. I looked for old-school redline tires like they had in the '60s and couldn't find anything in my tire size. I decided to just paint the lip of the rim instead.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
There is a member here name is Patrick AKA Patricia got Pink Attack (all black with pink stripe). He was at the last meet you guys should have seen it. It went pretty well with his pink thong hanging out.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 720
Likes: 0
Saab 900 SE
