Enkei Lightweight Performance Wheels
Enkei Lightweight Performance Wheels
Custom aftermarket wheels are as much a part of who we are as the clothes we wear, the vehicles we drive, and of course the performance that we expect. Enkei custom wheels deliver the latest in wheel designs.What is the most important consideration when building a wheel? What specifications does a performance wheel require? In general, the most recognizable performance aspect for users is the weight. True performance wheels must be lightweight. You will know the weight difference by simply picking up a wheel. Most drivers can also feel the difference in steering response. Since an automobile wheel is a rolling object, the lightness of the wheel plays into the inertial weight. Enkei’s focus is not just limited to lightness - to attain maximum wheel performance, Enkei also focuses on “stiffness” and “strength”.
Enkei has adopted two technologies – the Durville die casting and MAT process that ensure cast aluminum wheels have strength comparable to forged ones. In the Durville process, molten aluminum alloy is poured into the mold from its inner rim side, with the disc side facing downward. The alloy is rapidly quenched and solidifies, starting at the disc side, creating a finer metallic structure, significantly enhancing tensile strength, yield strength and elongation. In the MAT process, the wheel rim placed on a mandrel is spun and rolled. This spinning process creates “metal flow” in the metal structure of the aluminum alloy, which is similar to the metal property seen in the forging process.
Enkei’s processing techniques ensure the “strength” of its wheels, and its excellent design capability ensures “stiffness” and “lightness.” Enkei’s design capability is the most-treasured asset and essential for developing the highest performance wheels.
One of Enkie's most popular wheels is the RPF1. The Enkie RPF1 is a famous design and is part of their Race Series line. The RPF1 features a twin split spoke design that achieves better stress dispersion on curves, hard braking, and extreme race driving. The RPF1 from Enkei is an iconic design that will remain popular for decades.
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