Photo: Vossen Wheels
We've been following American custom wheel specialists Vossen for about four years. But it still amazes us how they have fans all over the world, including Japan of all places. A reputable local tuner called Hamana wanted to share its booth with Vossen at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, and together they brought out three custom German machines that wowed the crowd.
These also include an Audi S8, but we think you'll agree with us in saying that the Volkswagen Golf R and Mercedes AMG GT are more spectacular somehow. It's not that tuning packages for these cars are rare, far from it in fact, but the Hamana vision is uniform and immaculate. We can even trace it back a few years.
You see, the same company widened the Mercedes A-Class and CLA-Class back in 2014. They also used clean lines and white paint, but the look hasn't aged a bit.
Execution is probably the most important factor in tuning, especially when you want a particular look. Without it, every Techart Porsche would look like it's been riced. Blistered fenders are common now, as even Justin Bieber has a Liberty Walk kit on his Ferrari 458. But Hamann engineers don't use bolt-ons, they carefully sculpt the new fenders out of metal.
Stance is common, loosely describing vehicles with lowered suspension and spaced wheels. But once you let the alloys sit flush with the body, choosing the right design and finding the perfect tire become crucial.
Don't get us wrong, we're the first guys to admit that stanced cars are impossible to drive without air suspension. But these are adventures on wheels, built for the select few who share their passion on weekends.
Despite the simple white paint, the German trio sitting on Vossen alloys are vivid and bright. The Mercedes-AMG GT stands out thanks to its vented rear fenders, while the Golf R features a large diffuser and extended exhaust. Subtle spoilers and other inserts can be seen on all three models.
You see, the same company widened the Mercedes A-Class and CLA-Class back in 2014. They also used clean lines and white paint, but the look hasn't aged a bit.
Execution is probably the most important factor in tuning, especially when you want a particular look. Without it, every Techart Porsche would look like it's been riced. Blistered fenders are common now, as even Justin Bieber has a Liberty Walk kit on his Ferrari 458. But Hamann engineers don't use bolt-ons, they carefully sculpt the new fenders out of metal.
Stance is common, loosely describing vehicles with lowered suspension and spaced wheels. But once you let the alloys sit flush with the body, choosing the right design and finding the perfect tire become crucial.
Don't get us wrong, we're the first guys to admit that stanced cars are impossible to drive without air suspension. But these are adventures on wheels, built for the select few who share their passion on weekends.
Despite the simple white paint, the German trio sitting on Vossen alloys are vivid and bright. The Mercedes-AMG GT stands out thanks to its vented rear fenders, while the Golf R features a large diffuser and extended exhaust. Subtle spoilers and other inserts can be seen on all three models.
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