Wheels
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The merger of Hoonigan and Wheel Pros will help the wheel brand reach a new audience and Hoonigan expand its business.
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Bentley Bentayga will soon be available with 22-inch carbon-fiber wheels
The super-luxe SUV takes a page from the performance car playbook with massive carbon fiber wheels.
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Forgeline releases carbon-fiber and aluminum wheels
Aftermarket supplier Forgeline is offering wheels made with carbon-fiber barrels and aluminum centers.
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Take a look at how professionals repair curb rash and scuffed wheels
Curbed wheels look terrible and tell the world that parallel parking may not be one of the merit badges on our sashes. Thankfully, there are professionals who can take care of curb-rash scars. Detailer AMMO visited Proformance Industries to understand how the pros repair a curbed wheel the right...
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$100,000 set of Bugatti Veyron wheels and tires pops up on eBay
Bugatti Owners likely don't need to save money when it comes to replacement parts, but for the frugal Veyron owner, a set of lightly used wheels and tires have surfaced for sale. Motor1 spotted the wheels and tires are for sale on eBay in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with an asking price of $100,000...
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Discover how carbon-fiber wheels are made
We've already shown readers how carbon-ceramic brakes are made, so now let's take a look at how carbon-fiber wheels come to life. The video above comes from Australian-based company Carbon Revolution. The company, which has rocketed to success thanks to its innovative one-piece carbon-fiber wheels...
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I had to hurry to see if for myself. There was a LaFerrari at my local Cars and Coffee over the weekend, but I wasn't in a rush to see this particular car. Instead, I wanted a closer look at the wheels. A friend had tipped me off that they were worth a glance specifically because something seemed hilariously wrong. I made my way through the crowd as the owner fired up his 6.3-liter V-12 and HY-KERS powertrain to let loose 950 horsepower, and there I saw what I was looking for—a run of wheel weights sitting on the outside edge of the wheel. Quickly, I snapped my photo. Surely this has to...
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What kind of wheels should you use on a rally car?
The wheels that come with your car from the factory are strong and properly built for pretty much everything you're going to do with your car. They're most likely aluminum, which means they're also lightweight. If you have a new car, you probably have good wheels. If you want to go rally racing...
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The way Porsche creates carbon fiber wheels is beautiful
If you've been following along lately, you've noticed that Porsche is quite excited to tell you all about its new limited-edition car. The 911 Turbo S is being offered in a small batch called the Exclusive Series, and it's serving as a 607-horsepower welcome mat for the Exclusive Manufaktur...
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Continental reveals aluminum wheel and brake concept for electric cars
Continental has showcased a prototype for a way to boost the braking efficiency of electric cars. Dubbed the "New Wheel Concept," Continental engineered the system to help maximize regenerative braking and create an easier-to-maintain braking system. The concept uses an inner carrier, brake rotor...
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2015 Audi A8 To Use Polymer Composite Wheels
Composite wheels could offer weight savings over conventional alloy wheels.
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World's First 'One-Piece' Carbon Fiber Wheels Now Available In U.S.
A few weeks back we told you about the revolutionary one-piece carbon fiber wheels developed by Australia’s Carbon Revolution. Built first for the Porsche 911, the 19x8.5 (front) and 19x12 (rear) wheels save some ten pounds of unsprung weight per corner, delivering noticeable gains in...
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List of materials commonly associated with supercar construction: Carbon fiber, aluminum, fur, titanium, gold... Hang on, fur? Sounds ludicrous, but automotive designer Da Feng's latest supercar creation The Flake makes use of bodywork that acts in a fur-like manner to enhance aerodynamic efficiency. It may look something like The Thing from the Fantastic Four might drive, but Feng's furry Flake actually uses a body made up of dozens of hinged carbon fiber pieces that can lay flat like regular bodywork, or stand up in the manner of a cat puffing up its fur to appear bigger than it is. Each of...
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Today In Car Theft: Dallas Dealer Loses... 35 Sets of 20-Inch Wheels
A Dallas area Buick GMC dealership may have set a record for wheel and tire theft: someone made off with 140 20-inch wheels and tires over the weekend.
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Pinch, Trace And Touch... The Steering Wheel Of The Future
If you love a steering wheel festooned with handy buttons, and even if you don't, this might be the steering wheel for you. Engineers at the University of Stuttgart in Germany have been hard at work on a new prototype steering wheel that takes interaction with your car to a new level. You may think...
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Ferrari CEO hints at Los Angeles debut for 4x4 hybrid concept
Ferrari has been working on a proprietary part-time 4WD system designed for both its mid and front-engined models for the past several years, which the carmaker has christened ‘Insertable 4x4’. Not much has been seen or heard about the system for some time but last month a search of the...
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Alcoa designs 30% lighter forged aluminum wheels
When it comes to saving fuel, no aspect of a car’s design can be overlooked and one of the easiest and most common methods for carmakers is reducing weight. Whether it’s designing seats with less padding, using more exotic materials such as carbon-fiber or magnesium, or even completely...
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Chrysler shows off Jeep Patriot EV range-extended SUV
Back in September Chrysler showed its commitment to designing and marketing a range of electric and hybrid vehicles with the unveiling of a trio of concept vehicles, one for each of the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands. Despite its current financial situation, Chrysler is keen to show its...
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In commemoration of the Porsche Spyder RS sports prototype race car's success in the American Le Mans Series, Porsche is making available a special edition set of wheels with a unique central locking mechanism and high-tech materials and design. The success of the RS Spyder in the ALMS series is undeniable, sweeping all titles in the category for the third season in a row. The car also won its class in its first run at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year as well, and won the title in the European Le Mans Series - a very impressive season in all. And the wheels that are built to celebrate are...