winsome

I came across these wheel recently and realized they are gaining popularity in Japan (actually in HK also...), for low price and very Light weight. Most of the 996 in JGTC are using them. They are casted but new technique from Enkei (according to their web site) ensure strength and low weight approaching forged wheels, but with a much lower price. I found these pictures in a Japanese site and thought some of you might be interested.....

winsome

another one....

winsome

JGTC 996....

graham_mitchell

they look quite nice. Do you know how much they weigh?

ljugete

NICE!

domo arigato

winsome

Their weights are.....

18-8.5F 19.2lb 18-10R 21lb

Decent weights for cast wheels anyway....and price around USD1400.00 a set.....what can you ask for....of cause the look is one of those love it or hate it....

graham_mitchell

Nhat's lighter than average but there are still wheels out there with >25% less weight.

It's nice to have somthing a little different though

TamiyaGuy

19.2lbs is very light. I think that's lighter than my hollow spokes.

Graham - What else is lighter? I thought I got the lightest for the size and width?

winsome

They are light for cast wheel but not as light weight as Graham GT1 wheels though. Yet if consider the average selling price for all "light weight", whether they are cast or forged I think they are reasonable.