Most modern-day cars are significantly larger than their predecessors. They also feature more frugal motors, improved safety and technology gear, large screens inside, and bigger wheels.
The latter, however, does not satisfy the occasional petrolhead, who is often ready to spend a lot of money on larger alloys. The market is vaster than ever, as one can pick one of the countless sets available, sprinkle them with a few accessories, and finish them in a custom color.
More money will then be spent on new tires, and the result is usually a better-looking product than its stock self. From here on, the owner can choose to either lower or raise the ride height of their vehicle, depending on the body style, and round it off, perhaps with a paint protection film.
Others take the longer path by going for a body kit and a partially or completely reupholstered interior, and every once in a while, it is a power boost that completes everything. Nevertheless, one has to keep in mind that lots of exterior add-ons can turn it into a kitschy build, which is why we'd recommend sticking to the less is more recipe.
Photo: Instagram | Vossen
So, where does the pictured Ford Bronco Raptor stand? In the cool category, the owner chose to leave most of it stock. Sure, there are some tweaks here and there, like the added lights in front of the A-pillars. However, that's not why we chose to tell you about it, as that would be the new alloy set.
Vossen signed the said wheels, which measure 17 inches on this truck. At first glance, it may sound like the owner should've gone for a larger offering. After all, they can be ordered with up to 24 inches in diameter on the six-lug design (22 inches for five lugs). But shod in a pair of massive tires, they fill those wide wheel arches just great.
The wheels are called the HFX-1, and they're not on the exclusive side of things. In fact, several vehicles feature them, including that Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 we wrote about last week. A quick look on Vossen's website reveals they have also been equipped to the Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX, Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, Audi Q8, Mercedes GLE, Tesla Model S, and many others.
In this instance, the alloys have a deep concave design and satin black paint, which goes well with the rest of the black accents on this gray-finished Ford Bronco Raptor. The full-size spare looks great attached to the tailgate, and overall, we are fans of this project, so kudos to the owner. But is this something that inspires you, and would you give your Bronco Raptor a similar makeover if you had one?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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