I don't think this has anything to do with it. You didn't buy "function" wheels, as these aren't that light, especially for a 17" wheel. If you bought a 16lb 17" wheel, ok, thats great, function>form.
You bought wheels that checked as many boxes as you could. They just don't happen to have mass appeal here.
I think they look good overall, they need a center cap, and the car needs lowered.