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  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:29:00 +0200
Just got some hot pics from one of our customers. This is a brand new Toyota Yaris. Yeah for microcars! The Yaris packs a great fitment with a 17" set of Kobe Rebel wheels in Gloss Silver with a Machined Lip.



The Kobe Rebel is also available below in Gloss Black or Hyperblack.


  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:04:00 +0200
We just received a shipment of the brand new Tork Grand. This wheel is available in machine black with a chrome stainless steel lip. The Tork Grand is available in staggered fitments and standard fitments in 18x8 and 18x9. The 18x9 comes with a deep 3.5" chrome lip. Click on any picture to go to the wheelsnext.com Tork Grand detail page.







This week while at our Florida warehouse, we were on a conference call with our California warehouse and there was a sudden silence on the phone and a rumbling. What was that, an earthquake? Well, indeed it was. Though the epicenter of the quake was mere miles from our California warehouse, there was no damage and not even a wheel or tire came off the shelves. The quake though did cause a malfunction in our mounting and balancing equipment. Today we received brand new units and will be shipping as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Nissan just revamped the Maxima. The car has truly deep wheel space and can now easily take up a set of 22 inch rims and look good doing it. This month's customer ride of the month is a real impressive ride. This brand new Nissan Maxima was equipped with 22 inch AM Forged Prime 3-Piece wheels. These are truly custom rims as the wheels were color matched to the pearl white color of the car and accented with machined windows. This custom Maxima owner went all out and it shows. Congrats! To get more details on the AM Forged Prime 3-Piece wheel just click on any of the pictures below to link to the products detail page on Wheelsnext.com....







One million apologies for neglecting our blog fans since we have not posted here in over a week. But we have a great car to show you today. This brand new Ford Mustang Cobra looks pretty sweet straight from the factory, but the Ford Mustang needed some upgraded wheels and meatier tires to match its aggressive body. This Ford Mustang Cobra is equipped with lightweight R1 Racing Hype 20 inch wheels in Machined w/ Black finish. The front wheels are 20x8.5 and the rear wheels are 20x10 with a 5 inch dish! As with all R1 Racing wheels, these Hype wheels come with the patented R1 Racing Chromed Stainless Steel Lip technology. Click on any pic to go to the R1 Racing Hype page to get pricing and wheel detail.









Because wheelsnext.com ships all over the world, we have decided to show some love to our international customers. Since we even do free shipping to Canada, we are sure to see some Canadian customers on here real soon.

This International Customer Feature comes to us all the way from Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is probably one of the most expensive cities in the world, and for this ex-pat to have a BMW 6-Series convertible in Tokyo he must be doing pretty well for himself. It is no surprise that a customer with such luxurious tastes choose a set of Tork Icon wheels to perfectly accent his ride. These custom BMW wheels come finished in a machined face with a gunmetal matching paint. The wheels are 20x9 in the front and 20x10 in the rear, with a huge 5 inch dish. Enjoy the pics and be on the look out for for International Customer Features.





This latest feature comes to us from a customer that wanted truly custom rims. This Audi S4 is already equipped with suspension and aerodynamic body kit upgrades, but it was missing the finishing touch. That finishing touch was a set of AM Forged custom wheels. This Audi S4 wheels are a set of AM Forged Imperial's in Chrome. The Imperials are 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the rear for a 3.5" deep dish in the rear. Enjoy the pics and for more info on the AM Forged Imperial, just click on the wheel to be taken to wheelsnext.com for pricing and sizing information.







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  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:26:00 +0200
Nissan and Lexus have entered the high-dollar, high performance "supercar" game, so it was only a matter of time before Acura revived its NSX program, arguably the first Japanese "supercar" to hit American shores. Brenda Priddy's network of spy photographers caught this prototype, which Priddy says is the new NSX, expected to debut sometime next year. Unlike the previous mid-engine NSX, this prototype runs a front-mid engine, the powerplant placed well behind the front wheels to ensure excellent weight distribution, Priddy notes. This should also allow the new NSX to offer 2+2 cabin accommodation and broaden its appeal, particularly in the Unites States. Exactly what powerplant will motivate the NSX is subject to much rumor and conjecture. There has been talk, Priddy says, of a high-revving, naturally-aspirated V10, which would fit nicely with Acura's Type R philosophy. Acura has never obsessed over big horsepower outputs, but 450 hp seems likely if the NSX is to compete in the super-segment. Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system also seems a logical drivetrain choice. Whether buyers will perceive the new NSX equal to its Japan rivals or the European vanguard remains to be seen. Nissan's GT-R has demonstrated that it can hold its own with those elite performance machines and enter the market as a serious contender. Look for the Lexus LF-A and, perhaps, the NSX to follow suit.


June's Customer of the Month comes to us all the way from north of the border in Canada. This super clean Honda Civic comes equipped with a set of R1 Racing Hype wheels. The R1 Racing Hype's come in Machined with Black color. This Honda Civic wheels' sport a set of 17x7 Hype tuner wheels. The wheels are lightweight, clean, and classy for any occasion, show or go.

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  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:49:00 +0200
To help our customers out and to provide proof of the size and reputation of our company, Wheelsnext has been able to partner with the same companies that offer gas certificates with new cars at major car dealerships such as, Ford and Kia. With any order over $2000 you will receive a $500 Gas Certificate. This certificate will allow you to redeem your gas on a monthly basis. Almost all major gas companies are included. Its a win-win. You get a new set of wheels, the gas company of your choosing gets your loyalty, and you get $500 of free gas. Here are the basics... - You must request at the time of sale.

- You will receive certificate in the mail.

- Mail in the certificate to register.

- You will receive a monthly gas card totaling up to the $500.

- One certificate per household.

- Every major gas company is part of the program.


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  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:44:00 +0200
Tenzo Wheels has just released 3 new wheels in a Matte Flat White Finish. Each of these wheels also comes with a red racing stripe on the outer lip. Tenzo Rims picked the hottest custom tuner wheels for the new matte white wheel treatment. Tenzo picked: the Tenzo DC-5, the Tenzo DC-6, and the Tenzo Type-M. Click on any wheel below to get pricing and info from wheelsnext.com, the world's largest Tenzo wheel dealer. TENZO TYPE-M - Available in staggered wheels and in 17", 18", and 19" wheels TENZO TYPE DC-6 - Available in 16", 17", and 18" wheels TENZO TYPE DC-5 - Available in staggered wheels and in 17", 18", and 19" wheels
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:52:00 +0200


So BMW decided to do something so different it can only be referred to as "revolutionary." BMW developed the new GINA concept vehicle with an exterior made of a flexible fabric material over a moveable wire mesh frame. This creates a seamless surface that can move and alter its shape. If you want more downforce, extend the rear wing. If you want a more aggressive hood, then control the contours of it. This GINA vehicle is really something to be seen in action. - See the BMW Gina Video in Action Let's just say that the headlights can even wink at you if you see the video.







Just got the June Customer of the Month. Check out this beautiful 2006 BMW 6-Series on 20 inch Tork Icon rims. Best of all the wheels have a 5 inch dish of chrome stainless steel in the rear! These Tork wheels come in Machined w/ Black and Machined w/ Gunmetal in staggered fitments perfect for rear-wheel drive cars. They are a very clean set of custom wheels. Congrats to our customer and we hope that he enjoys his wheels and tires. If you would like more info on the Tork Icon just on one of the wheel pictures below. Wheels: Tork Icon Machined Black

20x9 (Front)

20x10 (Rear 5" Dish!)

Tires: Toyo Proxes 4

245/35/20 (Front)

295/30/20 (Rear)







In our efforts to update and educate on the latest news in the automotive industry we recently came across this article on the latest in combustion technology. The Ronn Scorpion is powered by the latest high tech Acura V-Tech, V-6, Type S, 3.5 Liter power-plant from the 2008 TL TypeS. On board will be our Hydrogen on demand system, which provides 130 octane Hydrogen in real time, blended with gasoline in ratios of 30-50%. Coupled with a close ratio six-speed transmission and other fuel saving measures, the "Scorpion", highway fuel economy will be in the 40 mpg range, and capable of producing 450 horsepower with the twin-turbo option. Hydrogen Fuel Injection (HFI): Produces hydrogen during vehicle operation through electrolysis of water using the power generated from the vehicles electrical system. A small amount of hydrogen added to the vehicles intake air/fuel mixture allows the engine to operate with less fossil fuel. Ronn Motor Company will use this technology in its revolutionary Scorpion to achieve lower emissions and vastly improved fuel economy. There are two main kinds of Hydrogen Hybrid automobile. These are fuel cell vehicles and Hydrogen internal combustion engines, (HICE) like our first automobile "The Scorpion". Fuel cell vehicles are electric cars. Hydrogen is pumped into a tank in the car, just as gasoline. The hydrogen gas is then fed into the fuel cell where it is electrochemically converted into electricity--with no combustion, no moving parts and no emissions other than water vapor. The electricity is used to power the vehicle. Hydrogen ICE vehicles use a regular combustion engine modified to use gaseous hydrogen instead of liquid gasoline (much like a natural gas vehicle is modified). They burn hydrogen or a combination of gasoline and hydrogen, but since there is no carbon in hydrogen, there are no or almost no CO2 emissions and only trace amounts of NOx (oxides of nitrogen). Hydrogen ICE vehicles are typically about 30-50% more efficient than comparable gasoline vehicles. While the technology has been around for awhile, advances in technology have made it possible to produce hydrogen on board, on demand as needed. We have a strategic partnership with www.hydrorunner.com, which has allowed Ronn Motor Company to bring to market quickly, a premium exotic automobile, that is a perfect first step to a solution of the problems, facing the automobile industry as it enters into this transitional phase.
  Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:31:00 +0200
Ok folks, this is the third and last install of our photoshoot for the latest custom wheel from R1 Racing, the "Grip." This Grip is a set of black wheels in 19x8.5 in front and 19x9.5 in the rear for the perfect Lexus wheels. More info... .