As prices continue to climb on some of our favorite aftermarket car parts, it can be a little hard to navigate what’s good and what to stay away from when it comes to aftermarket wheels. Price increases and tariffs have taken the already mixed bag of wheel brands and shuffled them all around when it comes to where they land price wise in comparison to one another. So if you’re reading this and are looking for your first set of aftermarket wheels for your car, or maybe something on a budget to hold you over until you can get your dream wheels, here are our picks for some of the best budget friendly wheels in 2025.
Stage Wheels is the new kid on the block when it comes to flow formed motorsport wheels. Based out of Richmond, VA Stage wheels came onto the scene to provide fitment solutions for grassroots motorsports. The Foushee is the latest model from Stage wheels, and since then we have personally been putting them to the test. Drifting, Autocross, HPD Events, the Foushee does it all. Originally launched to cater to the Euro car scene it has found itself at home on pretty much every platform. Prices of the Stage Foushee range from $1,080/set to $1,380/set.
Konig has been leading the Flow Formed wheel game for quite a while and has been a great budget friendly aftermarket wheel solution for those wanting something that looks good, performs well, and holds up to abuse. One of the newer designs to hit their lineup in the last few years has been the Konig Heliogram. A split 5-spoke design that offers incredible brake clearance and a ton of concavity in the larger sizes. Available in a wide variety of sizes from 15 to 19 inches in diameter, odds are there is a Heliogram option for you. The Heliogram comes in at a price ranging from $844/set to $1,564/set
One of the most iconic wheel designs of all time is of course the Volk TE37. Unfortunately they are also some of the most expensive wheels on the market. Which has led to a TON of replica versions and copies of the design. Now, typically we would tell you that you should probably stay away from those wheels at all costs, however, just because a design is classified as a “Replica Design” doesn’t always mean that the wheel is going to be crap. A good case of this would be the Enkei T6R. Sharing similar design characteristics to the beloved Rays wheel, the T6R comes in a more budget friendly flow formed version. Using the same manufacturing process as the Enkei RPF1, the T6R is a great budget friendly wheel backed by Enkei quality. Prices of the T6R range from $876/set to $1,104/set.
Inspired by the wheels of the golden age of rally and touring car championships, Fifteen52 brings many of these design characteristics to the modern age. One of those designs being the Fifteen52 Podium. A multi-spoke design with a simulated center lock hub. They may not be the lightest wheels out there, but they are built to take an absolute beating. Available in sizes ranging from 17 to 19 inches diameter, the Podium is a great choice for those looking for that classic 90s touring look in modern sizes. Prices of the Fifteen52 Podium range from $1,232/set to $1,408/set.
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Alex Gelina "Also Known as Gels"
