Carbon Fiber Wheels For Racers by HRE and Dymag - Serious, Lightweight Solutions

Lightweight aftermarket wheels are typically made from one of two materials -- aluminum and magnesium. Forged aluminum is a cost-efficient material to build wheels from while being easy to work with -- two reasons why it continues to be a top choice with tuners and racers around the world. Meanwhile, forged magnesium is even lighter than aluminum, but unfortunately it's higher cost and labor-intensive nature means it's usually reserved for ultra-exclusive race and road cars (Porsche's Carrera GT has magnesium wheels). So, where are wheel manufacturers turning to next to find the way forward in low-mass rolling stock? Two words: Carbon Fiber.

Blazing a new trail in the wheel industry are arguably two of the most notable wheel makers in the world, American-bred HRE Performance Wheels and Dymag Racing U.K. The two have partnered to create a new ultra-light wheel lineup called the Carbon Series...Continued