People Are Putting 24" Wheels On Slingshots Now and Oh Dear God Why

"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
05/01/2017 at 10:43 • Filed to: Polaris Slingshot

I saw one pulled over with a flat tire yesterday and thought this can’t possibly be a thing, can it? Then I googled, and apparently this is thing many people have done.

DISCUSSION (24)

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 10:47

Burn all of them, even stock Slingshots.

Burn all Slingshots.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 10:52

I mean.....I dunno.....I don’t hate it.

Ash78, voting early and often > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 10:53

This is for when the wife wants an Escalade, but you want a motorcycle. Spoiler: You ’ re still sleeping on the couch.

Also: 770 area code. Somehow I knew this had to be either Atlanta or Houston.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Ash78, voting early and often
05/01/2017 at 10:56

The lady sitting in the passenger seat of the one I saw looked maadddddd while the man driving was staring at the tire. Assuming she was the SO he is definitely sleeping on the couch.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
05/01/2017 at 11:04

To me it’s kinda like stanced cars with excessive camber... it looks kinda cool, but it ruins the dynamics of the vehicle.

and 100 more > Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif
05/01/2017 at 11:09

I think it’s that the Slingshots are ugly enough that the addition of huge, low-pro rolling stock doesn’t make them look measurably worse.

something something Spinal Tap “None more black”...

and 100 more > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 11:11

“Yes, I’d like some wheels... these ones please.”

“Excellent... let’s see, that’s $X,XXX times four-

“No, times three. I only need three of them.”

“Are you sure?”

Slingshot.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 11:12

I guess it’s not that surprising, when people have been putting 20s or bigger on four wheels for a long time.

Kinja'd!!!

Tapas > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 11:18

It’s not cool to me. I don’t have the same the bro truck kinda taste so...

Nick Has an Exocet > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 11:53

To be fair, consolidating all the ugly into one place just makes it easier to light on fire.

ttyymmnn > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 12:06

Those things are so ridiculous in the first place, why not?

McMike > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 12:12

The same reason people put 32" wheels on cars, straight pipes on cruisers, and LED light bars on their trucks.

To show off.

404 - User No Longer Available > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 12:17

My first reaction when I saw those:

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Ash78, voting early and often
05/01/2017 at 12:21

The only reason it isn’t the 909 is that the cars have to be marginally practical at some level so they can pull 100+ mile daily commutes in them.

EL_ULY > Ash78, voting early and often
05/01/2017 at 12:21

so many of these in Houston. All with more lights than a deep sea research vessel, giant ugly cheapo wheels and almost all blasting music very loud

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > McMike
05/01/2017 at 12:45

I guess so. Adding show to already showy vehicles really makes me scratch my head though. I mean, I kinda get custom trucks - there are millions of nearly identical F150's out there so I can see why someone would want to add some flash. But a stock Slingshot already screams “look at me!” It reminds me of a Mansory Lamborghini. Isn’t a Lambo already kind of the peak of showing off. I guess I’m just old.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 13:03

This is like the guy who donks out his 430 Scuderia, taking its performance in the wrong direction to show off.

McMike > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 13:04

These also often come with German WW2-type motorcycle helmets and skeleton face masks installed on the owners, too.

Dave the car guy , still here > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/01/2017 at 13:16

I’m still in shock. The ones around my area of Ohio are on stock wheels. Can’t imagine why somebody around here hasn’t done that. I hate the look but we have a lot of donks in the area . I’m sure its just not a thing yet in this region.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
05/01/2017 at 14:27

Exactly!

Kiltedpadre > Dave the car guy , still here
05/01/2017 at 20:13

I’m in Ohio and saw one that looked like the wheels were way bigger than normal. I don’t think they were 24" though.

Dave the car guy , still here > Kiltedpadre
05/01/2017 at 21:27

Its a bizarre trend. I’d think that it would raise the center of gravity and ride rougher.

Kiltedpadre > Dave the car guy , still here
05/01/2017 at 23:13

I’d think the same. I wonder how they even ride on normal wheels and tires. Three wheels must be loads of fun on anything with potholes and jagged expansion joints.

I remember Leno talking about driving his Morgan and saying “There’s no straddling a pothole. You decide whether you want jolted to the side or bounced from behind.”

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
05/02/2017 at 00:06

i keep seeing these with the same asshole type, fitted with giant shitty stereos. like harley assholes without a harley.