The history of TSW rims.

Starting off as a mere idea to being installed in mass-produced cars. Here's everything you need to know about TSW rims.

Wherever you go, you will see aftermarket rims somewhere. Whether or not you're a fan or not, there's no denying that they have shaped the way for the modern era of motoring.

Starting as a mere idea to having mass-produced production cars released with them, they've come a long way.

Founded in the 1960's, it makes TSW one of the oldest wheel manufacturers in the world. Founded by former Formula one racing driver Eddie Keizan. TSW or (Tiger sports Wheels) started in a tiny retail store.

During the 1980's they went live on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and this caused them to increase their company size and business rapidly as they started becoming a lot more known.

This also allowed them to go global.

They had become a global supplier, supplying major car brands with wheels. After acquiring ATS wheels in Germany new production lines had been established in Germany, Poland, South Africa and the US of A.

2001 meant a new era for TSW as they had split off from OE wheel production but continued production under the Tiger Wheel and ATS brand. Aftermarket operations in the USA had continued by Terence Scheckter who had bought (The American production line of TSW). The European aftermarket operation had been sold to Yokohama tires, South Africa.

2001 meant a huge overhaul in the American market as they expanded the range of wheels sold dramatically.

Fast forward 10 years later, TSW launched 10 new brands. These included; Beyern BMW Wheels, Black Rhino Truck Wheels, Cray Corvette Wheels and a smattering of others. By 2011 TSW Alloy wheels had acquired the European and Asian aftermarket business from Yokohama tires. In 2017 TSW purchased Good Roads a Florida-based distributor. Doing this also meant that they acquired Status Alloys, Ruff Wheels, Tuff A.T and XO Luxury and also Level 8 Motorsport brand.

As of 2020, TSW was bought for an undisclosed amount, with all this happening at the same time they introduced the all-new Ohm Tesla Wheels which are specifically catered to focus on electric vehicles, which can be found on the majority of Tesla vehicles.