Why are aftermarket 5/6 spoke wheels so popular?

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Is it a street racer heritage thing? Weight reduction? The minimalist look? Structural rigidity?

I think they look good on older cars that have less body lines, but I don’t see the appeal on newer cars with complex body lines and busy front and rear ends. I like the complex machined look on these newer vehicles. The old 5 spokers look too bland/cheap.

Explain me some knowledge please!
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Because everything else is ugly and too hard to clean :p
 

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Why are aftermarket 5/6 spoke wheels so popular?

Cause they are classic and look good. :cool:
 

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I got 9 spoke wheels and they’re a pain to clean lol. But I love em...
 


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6 > 3.
Bad taste never dies.

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I remember when the ricer crowd bought those... had to buy some eye bleach.
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I got 9 spoke wheels and they’re a pain to clean lol. But I love em...
i have these... ;) i spend 30min+ just for wheels when cleaning my car :)
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