360 Forged- You want high end? You got it here.

360 Forged, the 3 piece Forged Wheels company specializing in high end luxury and exotic cars based in Miami, Florida is to me an epitome of high end wheels for super modded super fast super cars (what a mouthfull). 360 Forged has introduced their Straight 5ive wheel in a new carbon fiber option - their name for this new wheel: the CF Forged Straight 5ive. Carbon fiber wheels are quickly becoming popular among car enthusiasts around the world - if the words “carbon fiber” seem to ring a bell, you may have heard of HRE Wheels and Dymag Racing’s partnership to manufacture true carbon fiber wheels (Dymag's history comes from ultra high end superbikes technology).

The company mentions the following "Quality, not quantity. At 360 Forged, we design & manufacture our wheels using the most technologically advanced manufacturing methods and materials available on the market today. Every aspect of our wheels from the 6061-T6 Aluminum, to the stainless steel fasteners are designed with the utmost scrutiny. Our wheels are not only made to be aesthetically pleasing, but functional as well. We use lightweight materials, and our designs are developed to give your vehicle the best performance possible, as well as the most comfortable ride.

Our 3 piece wheels go through a barrage of testing prior to be being released on the market. Everything from corrosion testing to destruction testing is all performed to meet the most stringent guidelines. All of our materials are capable of withstanding the most brutal elements for extended amounts of time."

In pure English, if you have an serious piece of machinery, forged wheels is definitely the way to go, but first, you just need to neglect the asking price! Like what the rich boys will say....if you wanna know the price, then probably you can't afford it.

RAYS VOLK RACING G2 New Size Updates

The superb 10k tonne press forged series of Volk Racing have finaly realised there's still a big 18inch market out there (think Civic FD2R, Silvias, Skyline R34s and CT EVO/GDBs WRX) and decided to tool up. Currently the full sizes includes 16, 18, 19 and 20inches.

One of the ultra exclusive fittings for the 18inch forged G2 would be the application for Ferrari's 360 Modena/ Challenge cars measuring 18x8.5 Face 1 for the fronts and 18x11 Face 3 on the rears. And for the those who are lucky enough to get your greasy hands on the steering of an Audi R8, check out the G2's fitment in the fender scraping 20inch staggered size.

HOT!! WORK Emotion 11R

WORK Wheels Japan has just released their epic model in the EMOTION cast wheel line up. Available in 17 and 18inches for most popular sports compact cars on the roads today and there are 5 tasty colors to would turn any rice racers street credible. One particularly car is the new Honda Insight hybrid which looks the part after being given the blingin' WMB coloured EMOTION 11R treatment above.

Since it's cast alloy (I heard its low pressure casting type), expect prices that won't blow your bank account and top quality from the WORK Japan. Beware of imitations though, as the previous Emotions were one of the most counterfeited styles ever ranging from sizes as ridiculous as 13" onwards.

MANARAY Specials

Japan Manaray are one of the wheels that you took for granted just because they are 'conceptializes in Japan and made in Asia'. With these strategy, one would understand that the huge range of sizes that could benefit the various segment of vehicles you find in Japan- K Cars, MPVs, Luxury sedans, Compact cars...etc.

Their latest offering, abeit one with dual roles of the dreaded 'big cap' and open lug nuts, is quite a mouthful: MANARAY SPORT VERTEC VR-5 EXE SUPER SPORTLINE.

From miniscule sizes of 14x4.5 to 19x9.5 it is noted that they offer two type of emblems- MS black and the equisite Super EXE red version, a format which I always prefer to break the design norm. Or maybe the MS logo just sounds like MORE SHIT to some....

Prices are extremely affordable to the Japs, I forsee this design to do very well in the Summer and Winter season.

ROZEST DUNLOP WHITE LABEL

Little is know about this brand outside Japan, but it's actually owned by DUNLOP JP. Their latest offerings includes the WHITE LABEL series in the shape of model WL-X1 with 5 very edgy yet contemporary spokes.

Sizes range from 19" 2pc and 20" 3pc, and from the range of width, I believe it will satisfy owners from ho hum Toyotas to widebodied 350Z.

3 colors are on the options list and all wheels fits TPMS sensors that are so prevalent in modern cars.

Expect to pay USD700 and up each wheel for your custom set of staggered beauties.

PRODRIVE's New Release

I think by now most of us mod mad tuners would have heard of the brand PRODRIVE which is based in UK but is very active in the distribution and retail scene in Japan. Not only their recent takeover of Aston Martin and Subaru WRC teams made PRODRIVE really famous, but their range of wheels and racing accessories brought it closer to the end consumers.

I have a been a fan of their range of accessories that were collaborated with famous manufacturers such as RAYS, Sparco..etc. Their latest wheel model, GC-05K reminds me of the evergreen Advan AVS5 and rightly so, it's lightweight (forged), great finishing details and a range of sizes that would fit a Civic to the latest M3. (17x7.5 to 20x10.5).

With Face1 and Face 2 available, it would be definately be a hit soon.... (as expected).