October 3, 2019 | Hunter Lea
1. Aftermarket Wheels
You wouldn’t be caught dead wearing Crocs on date night, so why are you rolling up with stock wheels? Aftermarket wheels add style and performance to your ride, and Wheelpros has you covered hundreds of custom options. $1000-$3300
2. Performance Tires
You don’t have to be chasing a faster split on the track to benefit from upgrading your tires. Improved handling response and traction make your drive more predictable, and therefore safer. We like safe. Except when we want to be dangerous. Braaaap. For most, a solid all-season tire makes sense. $1000-$2100
3. Roof Racks
We like things with wheels, you like things with wheels. Sometimes, you want to carry your two-wheeled vehicles with your four-wheeled vehicle. For that, you’ll need a roof rack! Thule racks are nicely overbuilt and have something for everyone, no matter what you’re carrying. $339.90-$499.90
4. Caliper Covers
Brake caliper covers are like custom buttons on a bespoke suit; details matter. Stock brake technology is pretty sophisticated these days, so there’s no need to fork over thousands for performance brakes, messing with a rattle can, or risk voiding your warranty just to complete the look you’re after. Caliper covers also help dissipate heat from heavy braking and cut down on brake dust, preserving your pads and keeping those custom wheels you splurged on cleaner for longer. MGP caliper covers are licensed with Ford, GM, MOPAR, Honda, and Acura, so you know they’re safe and easy to install. $240-$500.
5. Emergency Roadside
Kit Stuff. It happens. You can buy peace of mind and be ready for the most common roadside incidents with a ready-made kitlike this one from Survival Supply. $75
6. Floor Liners
Liners for easy styling, easy cleaning. Floor liners are a functional yet aesthetic upgrade for your car’s most abused interior surface. Weathertech has some of the cleanest and toughest we’ve ever seen. $60-$300
7. Lift Kits /Suspension
massive performance and safety benefits while giving you a commanding presence on the road. A smoother ride, better handling, and higher clearance don’t come cheap, but we don’t mind flexing a little. $650-$1000
8. Tint
Nobody needs to know about the party in the back seat. Or that you’re eating takeout in traffic (we get it, you’re hustling). Good thing you got floor liners: no curry to wash out of the carpet later! In all seriousness though, tinting your windows helps keep you cool in the summer, protect your car’s interior from UV damage, and looks pretty tough. There are DIY kits available, but the margin for error is so small you might want to leave it to a professional. They’ll also be able to guide you regarding local laws. $93-$500
9. Bed & Cargo Liners
Whatever you’re hauling, you don’t want it ruining your immaculate interior. Bed and cargo liners by Weathertech are a natural fit and will match those sleek floor liners you spilled curry on last week. $50-$299
10. Dash Cam
Sad/funny road rage incident? Deer come out of nowhere? You’ll wish you had that on camera. The dash cam with Alexa is packed wuth convinenet tech to make sure you do.$220