Nic Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Couple of pics of some new lightweight carbon fibre wheels Weds are developing, I'll try to get more info. http://www.weds.co.jp/images/special/autosalon2008/wb_06.jpg http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/6371/114desktopresolutionlf8.jpg http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/149/carbonwheelsxp7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Also carbon fibre centre with allow rims http://www.weds.co.jp/images/special/autosalon2008/wb_05.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Wow, they look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Wow!! :drool: They look awesome!!!! Can't see them being cheap though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 holy mother of god.. 2.75 kg!!! if they are autoclaved prepreg carbon they will be very strong, until they get a sharp load point at which point they will explode!! rally use I very much doubt.. I bet they are expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Wow ace, novelty though unless you are serious about saving weight. I hear Envy has set up a refurb service for this type of wheel already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I would hate to Kerb them Looks lush though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Those are going on my dream build list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 come to think about it you would have to be V careful fitting tyres.... one chip off the machine and that's that! still mega light....canbelive how light that is.. bear in mind most production wheels are 12kg plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 They are very nice. I reckon around 1m yen a set Nic...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 They maybe exspensive but think of the savings on postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Smokin' Bet they cost, and you'll want 2 sets ready for the UK roads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 They maybe exspensive but think of the savings on postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Wow, can't be too long before we see the carbon centres only in mass production. BTW are F1 wheels made of carbon fibre and was a titanium alloy wheel ever made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Love them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Frighten me Nic, frighten me with a guide price in 18 inch by 8 and 9 inch please. Are they available with custom offsets and custom centre bore diameter? Would be sacrilege to use adaptors on such wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 BTW are F1 wheels made of carbon fibre and was a titanium alloy wheel ever made? They have to be made of metal according to the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Frighten me Nic, frighten me with a guide price in 18 inch by 8 and 9 inch please. Are they available with custom offsets and custom centre bore diameter? Would be sacrilege to use adaptors on such wheels. Weds exhibited them at the recent 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon, but I think from what I've read they are still at the development and test stage, so not sure if/when they are going to be available. I will ask and see what more I can find out about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmigzyTT Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 :drool: Simply stunning! How long before there is a Corsa with Folia-tec carbon sheeting wrapped round TSW Venoms i wonder..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Very nice. What was the weight of the carbon centre and alloy outer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Why do people go nuts for things made of carbon fiber just because they are made of carbon fibre?! Yeah its going to be a great weight reduction item, but they look like boring black wheels?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Yeah its going to be a great weight reduction item, but they look like boring black wheels?! Again to you they look boring....you dont seem to grasp the concept of each to their own They look the dogs!! I'll be in the market for new wheels soon, dont think I could justify these for track though...unless they need a demo car to test them on;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Very nice, butr think they would cost more than the car and some:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Why do people go nuts for things made of carbon fiber just because they are made of carbon fibre?! Yeah its going to be a great weight reduction item, but they look like boring black wheels?! Black wheels can really set a car off...I prefer black and light to showy and stupidly wide Each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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