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The ideal 6-spoke design was created with cooling and workability in mind. To make it ultra-light, we adopted the world's most advanced technology, the single-turn forging process, and succeeded in reducing the wall thickness of each part of the wheel to the bare minimum. Furthermore, the bronze color has been anodized to completely reduce the weight increase caused by painting. best setting

Truly the world's strongest specs, including a wide range of size variations. Born with competition specs.

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New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/a-inside-look-into-the-process-of-manufacturing-rays-wheels/

A Inside Look Into The Process of Manufacturing RAYS Wheels

So you’re in the market for a set of Rays wheels… The good news is, you have a refined sense of style. There is no denying Rays manufactures some of the best-looking wheels in the industry. From Volk Racing to Gramlights, these people know what they’re doing. Bad news, for the majority of us at least, this purchase will put a large dent in the budget. Is it worth it? Well, today, we are going to dive into what goes into creating what might be the most sought-after wheels in automotive history and is it enough to sell you on investing in what might be the world’s greatest wheels?

World-class quality, outstanding strength, and eye-catching beauty are some of the few words one can use to describe Rays Wheels, and even then one is still short of words. Rays Engineering is a Japanese brand known for manufacturing original forged wheels, their use of the latest technology helps them produce lightweight wheels that don’t compromise on strength. The company has several wheel brands such as Volk Racing, Homura, Team Daytona, Versus, Gram Lights, and more designed to meet all car enthusiasts’ needs.

When it comes to manufacturing these wheels, Rays uses advanced technology, and expertise to bring you wheels that are stronger (for your safety and security on the road), lighter (as it increases driving pleasure), and beautiful. The brand uses original manufacturing methods and quality materials to create the ultimate in forged aluminum wheels. If you are wondering about the materials used and the manufacturing process, this article is about to answer all of your raging questions. When it comes to manufacturing their word class wheels, Rays starts with;

Selection of Material – Rays wheels are made using Aluminum 6061 alloy. Before forging the billets, they are first heated to over 500 degrees Celsius to ensure strength and enable the material to be shaped into different designs.

Modeling Forging Process – In this process, Rays engineers shape the heated Billet material using molded form forging dies. This process happens in three stages, the first stage is when the Billet material is made into a pancake shape with a diameter close to that of the finished wheel, during this process, a ton of pressure is applied. The second stage is a step-by-step mold forging from the pancake shape to help it achieve the lightweight spokes and the cross-sectional shape. The second stage is where the center of the spokes is hollowed out. The final forging process brings out the overall shape of the wheel as the hollowed-out portions formed in the second forging are transformed into u-shaped cross-sections characteristic of thin-walled. The final stage is what helps these wheels to achieve the desired rigidity, strength, and lightness.

Forming the Final Detailed Shape – By using their in-house technology, proprietary dies, and machine, they heat the wheel to form the final detailed shape and simultaneously form the outer and inner rim.

Heat Treatment – After forging and rim forming, the wheel is heat treated to maximize its unique properties such as tensile strength.

After these processes, there’s mounting processing, where the outside and inside of the wheel are machined to achieve a precise balance, then there’s PCD drilling, a process that requires very high precision, there’s edge trimming, knurling which is a process that improves wheel performance on race cars as it helps prevent slipping between the tire and the wheel that might occur due to repeated sudden acceleration and deceleration, and there’s a painting process which is a vital process that improves wheel’s corrosion resistance.

Before they hit the market Rays Wheels are put through tests, and inspection for defects. Some of the rigorous tests they go through include load fatigue tests, fatigue durability, and more to ensure that the wheels add comfort, and improve driving performance. The basis of Rays Engineering is to manufacture ideal wheels that are strong and lightweight with beautiful designs. The final stage of manufacturing Rays Wheels is polishing and powder coating. The wheel surfaces are carefully polished by hand to remove the lubricant applied during mold form forging as well as galling marks from hot forging so as to ensure a beautiful finish for subsequent decorative painting. Powder coating is important as its thickness enhances anti-corrosion performance.

If TE37s are what you’re after; check out this video. Get some deep insight into the history and what is the difference between all of the different TE37 models.

  When it comes to wheel manufacturing, Rays Engineering has reached new heights in wheel design as most of their forged wheel manufacturing processes are performed by machines except for the final inspection which is done by their engineers. At the end of the process, the engineers put certification stickers on the wheels to show that they have passed the rigorous tests and met the standards. Rays Engineering manufactures its wheels in such a way that they meet very high standards, and we at Vivid Racing are proud to be their largest stocking dealers in North America.

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Article in a magazine from the 90s when 17" wheels were classed as big. I have translated all the little info boxes on the pages and added translations below.

"The big wheels are cool!

Hot topic right now. 17 inch

A selection of interesting 17-inch discs

Popularity

Alright, here we go!!

This is really cool!!

The era of 17-inch wheels is finally upon us. This year, new faces have appeared one after another from each manufacturer, and the variety has become abundant. So, I've selected some popular ones that I think you should check out, so please take a look.

Upsizing your wheels makes your car look smarter

Changing your wheels to ones you like is the basics of dressing up your car. The most effective way to dress up your wheels is to "increase the diameter of the wheels." Larger wheels give the car a neater look, and the whole car looks smarter. It's the same for us humans, isn't it? Longer legs look cool. The same goes for cars, and it's especially effective for larger cars, as it makes the car look lighter.

40 and 45 profile tires support the popularity of 17-inch wheels

Another big reason why 17-inch wheels have become popular is tires. Low-profile tires with an aspect ratio of 50% or 55% are now able to pass vehicle inspections, and even higher-profile tires with a 40/45 profile have appeared. I think everyone knows this, but when you upgrade your wheels, you have to reduce the aspect ratio of the tire to match the larger wheel so that the diameter of the wheel + tire remains the same. This means that no matter how many wheels are available, it's all for nothing if there are no tires to match them. With 17-inch wheels and 40-inch tires, 16-inch + 50 or 15-inch + 60 are also compatible.

Wheel size increase has finally reached 17 inches.

Car manufacturers seem to be well aware that bigger wheels look cooler, and factory wheels are getting bigger and bigger. This means that you want to go even bigger to dress up your car. Recently, 17-inch wheels have become very popular. 17-inch wheels are required not only for cars that come with 16-inch factory wheels, but also for cars that go up two inches from 15-inch wheels. They have become very popular. As you would expect, they are quite expensive, but they are definitely worth the price.

17-inch wheels

Some have special designs

Putting on 17-inch wheels can really change the atmosphere of your car. They stand out more than you think. But they're certainly not a cheap purchase. If you want to stand out more, or want everyone to know that you're wearing 17-inch wheels, choose wheels made specifically for 17-inch wheels. There are wheels that are only made in 17-inch sizes, and wheels with different designs from 14- to 16-inch wheels, so try looking for one that you like from among those.

Special wheels don't mean "absolutely!

As with most of the wheels introduced this time, many 17-inch wheels are designed specifically for a particular car model. This is the result of a greater pursuit of matching with the car, but it doesn't mean that you can't use them on any other car, so don't worry. However, when choosing wheels, it's always a good idea to consult with a shop before making a decision.

Enlarging your wheels and tires is a great tune-up

The reason for using 17-inch wheels with +40 tires is not only for dressing up the car. The short sidewall of the 40 tire means that it does not bend easily even during hard cornering, and not only does it have excellent grip, but it also makes handling sharper. Also, the larger diameter of the 17-inch wheels means that larger brakes can be installed, which increases the braking power. In other words, it is also a great tuning part. This can be seen in the fact that high-performance sports cars such as the Skyline GT-R and Fairlady Z are equipped with 16-inch wheels with +50 tires, a size of wheels and tires that has never been used as factory tires before.

A big-bodied car needs wheels with delicate designs...

As we have seen here, there are a wide variety of 17-inch wheels available.

There are many designs to choose from, including mesh, spoke, and semi-dish. You can choose the one that best suits your car. However, one thing to keep in mind is that for high-end cars with large bodies, it's best to choose mesh or a more delicate design with more spokes.