Clarification on "slang" for wheels - Focaljet

**Carizme** · 07-09-2001, 03:05 AM

dubs = 20 inch wheels
blades = ? (im guessing chrome?)

Wheels and rims are the same thing? Or do "rims" only apply to aftemarket and not the stockers??

Are there any other slang words to refer to these?

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**focusZoomin** · 07-09-2001, 08:46 AM

wheels = the part that attaches directly to the lugnuts. this is what most people get as aftermarket parts.

wheel covers = a plastic/metal combination that goes over the wheel, to give it a "classier" look. lots of cars come with wheel covers and steel wheels (i.e., focus lx)

hub caps = sometimes confused with wheel covers, this is a portion that goes directly over the hubs, or lugs. lots of trucks are made this way, as are the focus zx3, zts, etc.

rims = often, far too often, confused with "wheels", a rim is a thin piece of metal, creating a "ring", or "rim", to be placed around the outter edge of a wheel to give it some "bling bling" effect. again, lots of trucks use these (i.e., chevy s10).

hope that clears up a bit.

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**swooshUSN** · 07-09-2001, 11:23 AM

here's the way I see it...

rims/wheels-same thing. rims is just a slang term, but yes often used incorrectly.

Dubcaps-the ultimate upgrade for anyone who hangs out at Pepboys

These are chromed-out wheel covers that usually only available for 14in or smaller wheels.

Blades- Big Wheels. These are like Lexani, Polos, Neepers, etc...almost a complete wall of chrome. Check out any Big Tymers or Hot Boys video...(Number one Stunna!!)Usually between 18" - 23" depending on whether these are on a car or SUV.

Dubs- Real deal wheels, 20" usually chrome or platinum. Remember the Spreewell wheels that keep spinning after you stop, those are extreme dubs.

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**swooshUSN** · 07-09-2001, 11:27 AM

actually one of my favorite funny move quotes...Next Friday between DayDay and Craig..

"Got them 20's on there...."
"Them ain't 20's, but they off the hook."
"Them are 20's...nah you right, they 'teens..."

And another from St. Lunatics...track 17 or 18.

"We coming for ya....we ain't got no 23's, but we gots 17's, and we still coming for yo ass."

sorry, these quotes might not be exact, but still funny.

**icemanZX3** · 07-09-2001, 11:42 AM

Dubs + 2 = 22 inch real deal wheels.. "he be rollin on Dubs!"

rims= aftermarket wheels.. "when you gonna git dem rims?"

**tuner1** · 07-09-2001, 01:19 PM

Shoe's.Thats the new slang word for wheels&rims going around.

**foci** · 07-09-2001, 08:17 PM

feet around, whe ou gon get some feet on that rite dea?

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**jRock** · 05-19-2003, 02:07 PM

I just found this post and wanted to add a term.

Jordans
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23 inch rims. Named after Micheal Jordan's number on the Washington Wizards.

H-town underground putting down!

**MikeyJA** · 05-19-2003, 06:38 PM

yea cama s everyone else...

dubs : 20"

blades: i thought these were the same as "spinners" or whatever you people like to call them.

07-09-2001, 03:05 AM	#1
Carizme Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 4,903	Clarification on \"slang\" for wheels dubs = 20 inch wheels blades = ? (im guessing chrome?) Wheels and rims are the same thing? Or do "rims" only apply to aftemarket and not the stockers?? Are there any other slang words to refer to these? ------------------ 00 ZX3 Pics and mods

07-09-2001, 08:46 AM	#2
focusZoomin [FJ] Addict Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 12,090	Re: Clarification on \"slang\" for wheels wheels = the part that attaches directly to the lugnuts. this is what most people get as aftermarket parts. wheel covers = a plastic/metal combination that goes over the wheel, to give it a "classier" look. lots of cars come with wheel covers and steel wheels (i.e., focus lx) hub caps = sometimes confused with wheel covers, this is a portion that goes directly over the hubs, or lugs. lots of trucks are made this way, as are the focus zx3, zts, etc. rims = often, far too often, confused with "wheels", a rim is a thin piece of metal, creating a "ring", or "rim", to be placed around the outter edge of a wheel to give it some "bling bling" effect. again, lots of trucks use these (i.e., chevy s10). hope that clears up a bit. ------------------ T. Lowe \| focusZoomin@infinityx.cjb.net AIM: scironzx3 \| tunedNRG President infinity X - home of Project Sciron "I wasn't born with enough middle fingers." - MM

07-09-2001, 11:23 AM	#3
swooshUSN [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Pittsburgh/Norfolk Posts: 8,521	Re: Clarification on \"slang\" for wheels here's the way I see it... rims/wheels-same thing. rims is just a slang term, but yes often used incorrectly. Dubcaps-the ultimate upgrade for anyone who hangs out at Pepboys These are chromed-out wheel covers that usually only available for 14in or smaller wheels. Blades- Big Wheels. These are like Lexani, Polos, Neepers, etc...almost a complete wall of chrome. Check out any Big Tymers or Hot Boys video...(Number one Stunna!!)Usually between 18" - 23" depending on whether these are on a car or SUV. Dubs- Real deal wheels, 20" usually chrome or platinum. Remember the Spreewell wheels that keep spinning after you stop, those are extreme dubs. ------------------ Adam Kramer TEAMFocaljet:MidAtlantic Moderator/Leader Link to my online photo albums

07-09-2001, 11:27 AM	#4
swooshUSN [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Pittsburgh/Norfolk Posts: 8,521	Re: Clarification on \"slang\" for wheels actually one of my favorite funny move quotes...Next Friday between DayDay and Craig.. "Got them 20's on there...." "Them ain't 20's, but they off the hook." "Them are 20's...nah you right, they 'teens..." And another from St. Lunatics...track 17 or 18. "We coming for ya....we ain't got no 23's, but we gots 17's, and we still coming for yo ass." sorry, these quotes might not be exact, but still funny.

07-09-2001, 11:42 AM	#5
icemanZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 12,567	Re: Clarification on \"slang\" for wheels Dubs + 2 = 22 inch real deal wheels.. "he be rollin on Dubs!" rims= aftermarket wheels.. "when you gonna git dem rims?"

07-09-2001, 01:19 PM	#6
tuner1 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: NYC Posts: 1,464	Re: Clarification on \"slang\" for wheels Shoe's.Thats the new slang word for wheels&rims going around.

07-09-2001, 08:17 PM	#7
foci TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 952	Re: Clarification on \"slang\" for wheels feet around, whe ou gon get some feet on that rite dea? ------------------ pitch black ZX3 sittin on factory 16's! Audiobahn 1200x's and a Memphis 16 ST1000D TEAM UA Team Cartunes Autogoboom.com

05-19-2003, 02:07 PM	#8
jRock Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 2,763	Re: Clarification on \"slang\" for wheels I just found this post and wanted to add a term. Jordans ------- 23 inch rims. Named after Micheal Jordan's number on the Washington Wizards. H-town underground putting down!

05-19-2003, 06:38 PM	#9
MikeyJA Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,846	Re: Clarification on \"slang\" for wheels yea cama s everyone else... dubs : 20" blades: i thought these were the same as "spinners" or whatever you people like to call them.

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