I fail to see any value or benefit of adding rims to a car. If someone could explain it to me, I'd appreciate it.
If done right, they can extremely change the aesthetics of a car. They give it style, and set it apart from it's stock brethren.
The problem is, there are "ricers" who simply think cosmetics also tack on HP; then there are people who just genuinely want a car that just looks good. Usually people blend the two, which is bad.
Example:
2009 Nissan Maxima, one of my favorite luxury sport imports. Looks pretty good as it is.
Now lets move up to the SES model. Now we have a more agressive stance, and bigger flashier wheels.
Now lets see it with aftermarket wheels. This one has been dropped and given a sport tuner look. The wheels complement the grey and have a chrome lip which usually is an eye catcher.
I like wheels if they are done in good taste.