In essence, our product is a modified version of the original by changing the hub design and making the '83s™ & '84s™ wire wheel products durable and stable. So, with an original on one side of a car and a Texan Wire Wheels™ product on the other side of the car, there would be no visible difference between the two.
What are Swangers for?
Most of us are used to drivers showing off their vogues and swangers, or wheels and rims, at gatherings and car shows. But swangers in general are something Adam Shishakly's customers are asking for. "There's a large demand for them in Austin.
What are wire rims called?
Wire wheels, wire-spoked wheels, tension-spoked wheels, or "suspension" wheels are wheels whose rims connect to their hubs by wire spokes.
What are Dayton wire wheels made of?
America's favorite wire wheels since 1974 These Dayton chips are made from metal. They can only be purchased with a set of Dayton wheels, never separately. They are not standard equipment and are an extra-cost option.
Are Swangas legal in Texas?
We took it to Austin Police Detective Pat Oborski. "Those rims on that vehicle are actually sticking out way more than 12 inches from each side, so its way more than eight feet wide," said Detective Oborski. He said anything that makes a passenger car wider than eight feet is illegal.
What are Swangas used for?
Slabs are modified vehicles outfitted with elbow wheels known as swangas, glossy candy paint and booming sound systems that originated in Houston. Older American luxury cars like Cadillacs, Lincolns and Buicks are among the models customized due to their large bodies.
What is Swangas?
Popularized in the mid-aughts alongside the rise of Houston hip-hop, “slab” stands for “slow, loud, and banging.” The wheel rims are the defining feature. Called “swangas,” they're inspired by 1983 and 1984 Cadillacs and stick out from the wheel up to 24 inches, like chrome elbows.
Are Swangers illegal?
Your car width along with any accessory, including your rims, can't exceed this measurement. So if you got some extreme “swanga” action going on your candy-painted slab, it's most likely illegal. A good rule of thumb: if your rims extend past your side mirrors, you may be breaking the law.