Friday, February 9, 2007
Volk Racing
Volk Racing is the top brand name line of forged wheels from RAYS Engineering, a Japanese manufacturer of high tech wheels for motorsports and street. They are current wheel suppliers to winning factory race teams of Honda, Nissan, Toyota, and Mazda in tough racing series such as JGTC (Japan Grand Touring Car Championship), JTCC (Japan Touring Car Championship), BTCC (British Touring Car Championship), Formula 3000, and Formula 1.
Reading a Tire Sidewall
235/35R19 91Y
235 = Tire Section Width in milimeters
35 = Tire Aspect Ratio (Sidewall height as a percentage of section width)
R = Radial Construction
19 = Wheel Diameter
91Y = Load index and speed rating
Tire Speed Ratings
R = 106mph
S = 112mph
T = 118mph
U = 124mph
H = 130mph
V = 149mph
W = 168mph
Y = 186mph
Z = 149mph+
235 = Tire Section Width in milimeters
35 = Tire Aspect Ratio (Sidewall height as a percentage of section width)
R = Radial Construction
19 = Wheel Diameter
91Y = Load index and speed rating
Tire Speed Ratings
R = 106mph
S = 112mph
T = 118mph
U = 124mph
H = 130mph
V = 149mph
W = 168mph
Y = 186mph
Z = 149mph+
RACE vs TUNER Wheels
The sport-compact scene is more popular than ever! The "modding" of cars is a serious hobby and lifestyle supported by a broad aftermarket. Leading the way in the aftermarket parts business are the wheel companies. Most wheel companies provide many different wheel options for your sport-compact car, but there are two different segments to the market. One segment is made up of "tuner" wheels. These wheels have a race-inspired look and fit into the average enthusiast's budget. The other segment is filled by "racing" wheels, which are performance driven and made for serious on-track competition. Both come with advantages, so how do you choose which is right for you?
RACE
Racing wheels come in many different finishes and styles to fit any look, but with a longer list of performance advantages as well. These advantages generally result in a higher price tag that the more serious racers can appreciate. These racing wheels are very light; the result of a light wheel is less rotating mass and better performance. Racing wheels are also made out of the highest grades of magnesium and aluminum to prevent flex under high demands, like hard cornering. Additionally, racing wheels are usually made in Japan where the standards for wheel production are much higher. This accounts for the added cost, but when you buy a true racing wheel, such as Volk™ (a popular racing brand), you're buying the top of the line. If you desire a wheel that performs as well as it looks, a racing wheel from Volk™ is what you need!
TUNER
Tuner wheels are best suited for people that drive their cars daily and want a racing-inspired look without the higher cost of performance attributes. These wheels are a little heavier to withstand the roughest of roads without damage and make excellent additions to your daily driver or show vehicle. Tuner wheels also come in various finishes to match your car's theme, like chrome, silver, bronze, black, gunmetal, etc. Companies such as Hi-Performance Designs™ (HPD) and Falken™ make exceptional tuner wheels in many different styles to fit individual tastes. Putting a nice tuner wheel on your car can totally change the look of your ride, taking it from a passive import to a "mean machine" in no time.
RACE
Racing wheels come in many different finishes and styles to fit any look, but with a longer list of performance advantages as well. These advantages generally result in a higher price tag that the more serious racers can appreciate. These racing wheels are very light; the result of a light wheel is less rotating mass and better performance. Racing wheels are also made out of the highest grades of magnesium and aluminum to prevent flex under high demands, like hard cornering. Additionally, racing wheels are usually made in Japan where the standards for wheel production are much higher. This accounts for the added cost, but when you buy a true racing wheel, such as Volk™ (a popular racing brand), you're buying the top of the line. If you desire a wheel that performs as well as it looks, a racing wheel from Volk™ is what you need!
TUNER
Tuner wheels are best suited for people that drive their cars daily and want a racing-inspired look without the higher cost of performance attributes. These wheels are a little heavier to withstand the roughest of roads without damage and make excellent additions to your daily driver or show vehicle. Tuner wheels also come in various finishes to match your car's theme, like chrome, silver, bronze, black, gunmetal, etc. Companies such as Hi-Performance Designs™ (HPD) and Falken™ make exceptional tuner wheels in many different styles to fit individual tastes. Putting a nice tuner wheel on your car can totally change the look of your ride, taking it from a passive import to a "mean machine" in no time.
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