The classic Split-Spoke design is considered to be one of the strongest and lightest possible wheel design. Don’t ask me why, but it’s known to be true due to its architecture and has become synonymous with Enkei. It has something to do with minimal material used while maintaining optimal strength. It also has one of the highest levels of heat dispersion from brake calipers. I think we’ll begin to see more of this design style in the future. Mark my words. The Tracer Spec-M is considered to be one of the lightest performance wheels around. Our new 1-piece lightweight racing wheel is currently in the works as well. It should be more “fashion-forward” while maintaining its strength and lightweight attributes.
SBC is a new and unique finishing technique that has recently been adopted by Enkei. While other colored wheels tend to fade from both the sun as well as prolonged periods of time, an SBC finish will withstand time and has an interesting look. Usually, SBC colors are darker such as the SBC Black shown here. The process begins with an undercoat. Then a base coat (usually a deep, darker color such as black, red, or blue). Finally a chrome/aluminum blend top coat. Notice this wheel has a dual flanged lip for added protection.
Side Note: Make sure you have enough air in your tires. As a rule of thumb, whatever your standard PSI is for your OE tire (check the label on your door well), as the wheel size increases by an inch, the PSI should increase by 10%. So if you’re running an 18″ w/ a recommended PSI of 35, your new 19″ should have a PSI of…you do the math.