MATTE RP03 MATTE BLACK NOW AVAILABLE IN LIMITED SIZES

Came into the office this morning and there was a great surprise delivery from Japan waiting in our warehouse… Matte Black RP03 Racing Series wheels! For now, the black version of the RP03 will be available in a 17×8 5×100 +48 configuration for the Subaru crowd along with a 19×8.5 +22, and 19×10 +22 setup for all of the 5×114.3 cars. It comes with a red cap but an optional black cap will be available for purchase. Ask your local Enkei dealer for details on how to get a set for your car! Not sure where to find Enkei? Click HERE for our Dealer Request page and one of our guys will direct you to the closest dealer.

- Alex

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Dec 01, 2011 | Categories: Enkei Wheel Features, Racing Series | Tags: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

ENKEI APACHE 2 WINS GLOBAL MEDIA AWARD AT SEMA

The Enkei Apache 2 was recognized by an international panel of automotive experts participating in the 2011 SEMA Show Global Media Awards Program. Marking it the third consecutive year we (Enkei Wheels) has won the award and the second for a wheel in our Classic Series. The unique program consists of a prestigious group of international journalists serving as judges.

This year, the program included 26 judges from 12 key automotive markets. Each judge carefully reviewed and evaluated the items in the New Products Showcase at the SEMA Show before selecting those they felt would resonate and appeal most to consumers in their home countries. Last year, it was the ENKEI92, the year before then, the Enkei PF01 Racing Series wheel. We are happy to receive this award and look forward to seeing the Apache 2 on many vehicles in 2012 and beyond!

The Enkei Apache 2 will be available in a 15×7 +38 and 15×8 with +25 or 0 offset and will be available for purchase at your local or online Enkei dealer this coming January.

Nov 28, 2011 | Categories: classic series | Tags: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

ENKEI PF01 RACING SERIES WHEEL FEATURED ON MOTOIQ



‎MotoIQ.com’s Project Honda EJ Civic gets a wheel and tire upgrade using the Enkei PF01 Racing Series wheels and Nitto Tire NT01′s! They also explains the advantages of our MAT wheels versus a typical cast wheel. Click HERE to read the full article on MotoIq.com! – Alex

Nov 21, 2011 | Categories: Racing Series | Tags: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

LEWIS HAMILTON WINS F1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX; BUTTON FINISHES 3RD ON ENKEI WHEELS!

Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton for his 1st place finish at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix! Also to Button who finished third! Button’s 3rd place finish puts him 2nd in points (255) behind Sebastian Vettel. Lewis Hamilton is not far behind Button in 5th place in points (227). Enkei Wheels is the official wheel supplier to the F1 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team! – Alex

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Nov 14, 2011 | Categories: Formula 1 | Tags: , , , , , | Leave A Comment »

2012 ENKEI WHEELS CATALOG

2012 Enkei Wheels Catalog Designed and Coordinated by Alex Nunez

Our 2012 catalog is printed and also now available for download on our home page! (or Click Here to download) In past years, we had two separate catalogs. A catalog for Racing Series and one for our National Brand (street wheels). We are happy to announce we have combined both catalogs. Not only to avoid any confusion but to make sure you are well aware of our large selection of wheel styles options. More photos –> (more…)

Nov 09, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEMA FOR ENKEI WHEELS (INTRODUCING 8 NEW WHEELS)

In a blink of an eye, another SEMA has came and went. It was another successful SEMA for us at ENKEI Wheels. We enjoyed visiting with everyone who stopped by and had a great time showing off our new wheels. Kerryann De La Cruz joined us again through out the show signing autographs, taking photos, videos, etc. More pics and full recap of SEMA 2011 here –> (more…)

Nov 08, 2011 | Categories: Enkei Wheel Features, Performance Series, Racing Series, Redline Time Attack | Tags: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

SEMA WELL ON IT’S WAY, ENKEI BOOTH #47045


Happy to be back at SEMA showing off more new wheels and 2 awesome cars! AFI Turbo’s S2K and this beautiful Datsun 510 on Apache II’s! Make sure to stop by our booth to check out the new wheels and don’t forget to grab a catalog! – Alex

1972 Datsun 510 on newly re-introduced Apache 2′s.

AFI Turbo’s S2000 on PF01SS Racing Series Wheels.

and our new Racing Series display.

Nov 01, 2011 | Categories: Performance Series, Racing Series | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

2011 SEMA Show: Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer on ENKEI RPF1

The 2011 SEMA Show will feature the debut of the Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer at a press conference in the Toyota exhibit in Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. It is the first race car built for competition in the U.S. from the next-generation 2012 Yaris SE.

The Yaris Club racer will compete in the SCCA B-spec class race category in 2012 with Action Sports Star and BMX legend Jamie Bestwick behind the wheel aiming to qualify for and compete in the 2012 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, held at the famed Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The seven-time X Games champion and former Dew Tour Athlete of the year will be on hand to talk about the Yaris B-Spec Club Racer at a Toyota press conference.

The Yaris B-Spec Club Racer was built by SportsCar Magazine utilizing an all-new second-generation Yaris SE three-door hatchback. It demonstrates how the all-new Yaris offers a cost friendly avenue for amateur racers eager to gain experience in SCCA wheel-to-wheel racing. The Yaris B-Spec Club Racer’s livery also pays homage to Toyota’s 1998 LeMans pole-winning GT-One race car, as Toyota celebrates it return to the famed racing series next year.

With the right size for drivers who need an agile and functional vehicle, the all-new 2012 Toyota Yaris Liftback features sporty styling, outstanding safety features and improved fuel economy.

The all-new Yaris features a remarkable attention to detail in the design and engineering of the vehicle. From its smart, interior design and quiet, refined passenger cabin to its responsive driving dynamics, the 2012 Yaris answers car-shoppers’ demands for a no-compromise vehicle.

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TOYOTA YARIS CLUB B-SPEC CLUB RACER FEATURES

EXTERIOR
- Toyota Le Mans GT-One inspired graphics
- OMP tow hooks

INTERIOR
- Autopower Industries 8-point SCCA-spec roll cage
- Autopower window net
- OMP AFFF 2.8L fire system
- OMP HTE FIA race seat
- OMP 805 6-point FIA harness
- OMP WRC steering wheel
- RLC Racing Track Commander data acquisition system

TIRES/WHEELS
- Hoosier Racing Tire A6 P205/50ZR15
- Enkei RPF1 15×7

SUSPENSION
- Cusco Zero-3 Series Suspension kit
- Cusco Center Lock Pillowball Upper Mounts

BRAKES
- Pagid RS29 brake pads

POWERTRAIN
- Toyota 1NZ-FE 1.5 liter with VVT-i
- AEM Performance Electronics EMS Series 2
- Beta Motorsports cat-back exhaust
- Church Automotive Testing custom tune
- Joe Gibbs Driven XP1 Racing Oil
- Joe Gibbs Driven Super Speedway Gear oil
- K&N air filter
- K&N oil filter

CONTRIBUTORS AND SUPPLIERS
- AEM Performance Electronics: aemelectronics.com
- Autopower: autopowerindustries.com
- Beta Motorsports: betamotorsports.com
- Church Automotive Testing: (310) 518-4966
- Cusco: cusco.co.jp/en
- Enkei: enkei.com
- Garage Graffix: garagegraffix.com
- Hiro’s Auto Repair: hiros-auto.com
- Hoosier Racing Tire: hoosiertire.com
- Joe Gibbs Driven: joegibbsdriven.com
- K&N Filters: knfilters.com
- OMP: ompamerica.com
- Pagid: braketechnology.com
- RLC Racing: rlcracing.com

Oct 28, 2011 | Categories: Enkei Wheel Features, Racing Series | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

LEWIS HAMILTON TAKES 2ND AT F1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX ON ENKEI WHEELS!

Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton for winning 2nd place at the F1 Korean Grand prix! Enkei Wheels is the official wheel supplier to the F1 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team!

Oct 20, 2011 | Categories: Formula 1 | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

BUTTON WINS F1 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX!



Congratulations to Jenson Button for his first place finish at the F1 Japanese Grand Prix! Tha’t Button’s third 1st place finish this season and the teams fifth! Lewis Hamilton finished 5th. Next race: Korean Grand Prix, Oct 16. Enkei Wheels is the official wheel supplier to the F1 McLaren Vodafone team! – Alex

Driver Quotes

Jenson Button (1st)
“This was a hard race – the last five or six laps were extremely tough, I had to really look after the tyres and try to save a bit of fuel to get the car home, but it was an amazing victory. Sebastian [Vettel] came across at me on the start – he kept coming and didn’t stop, so I got on the grass and had to back out of the throttle, otherwise there would’ve been an almighty shunt into Turn One. He said he didn’t see me until he saw me backing out, so that lost me a place. But fighting back was so, so satisfying: the performance has been in the car all weekend. It’s such an emotional victory for me: there’s so much history at this circuit, and the crowd here has been amazing, this is second only to a home victory for me.

“I want to thank every single person here in Japan who’s supported us – hopefully we’ve planted a happy memory in their minds, because a lot of Japan has been through difficult times this year. We did our best and we put on a fantastic show.

“Seb has done a great job all season and he deserved the title. He was given the equipment and just got on and did what was required of him. But, for us, there’s still more that we can achieve this year: I’d love to go out and fight to win the next few races, and I think we have the car and the team to go and do that. We’ll keep pushing and hope to get some more wins this year, but we’re also in a very good place right now – and I think that’s key to success in 2012.”

Lewis Hamilton (5th)
“This was a disappointing race for me, but it was a great day for Jenson and the whole team. Jenson did a remarkable job today – he really deserved this victory, but it wasn’t a great one for me. Still, I’m going to keep my head up and look ahead to the next race where I’ll hopefully have another chance. Clearly, our car has the pace to win, but I wasn’t able to compete today so I’ll go away and look at the data to work out how I can come back and be competitive in Korea next weekend.

Oct 10, 2011 | Categories: Formula 1 | Tags: , | Leave A Comment »

VIDEO: Ryan Tuerck Vegas Formula D 2011 by YAER PRODUCTIONS


A short video of Ryan Tuerck at Formula D Las Vegas. Ryan Tuerck uses the Enkei RPF1 Racing Series wheels on his Red Bull Formula Drift Gardella Racing Camaro.

Sep 28, 2011 | Categories: Racing Series | Leave A Comment »

JENSON BUTTON TAKES SECOND AT SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX


Congratulations to Jenson Button who took second place at the Singapore Grand Prix this past weekend! Enkei Wheels is the official wheel supplier to the F1 McLaren Vodafone team!
Quotes from Button:
“I was being told throughout the race to look after the car and the tyres; the only time I was really able to push was in the last 12 laps, when I chased down Seb on the super-soft tyre.

“I gave it everything – but, in the end, we didn’t quite have the pace to make up the gap. Still, I think we had the best possible strategy for both Saturday and Sunday, and I couldn’t realistically have asked for a better result this weekend.

“In fact, we didn’t make any mistakes this weekend and, as a team, I think we did the best possible job with the equipment we had. We need to improve a few things in our package, but I think Suzuka should suit us a little better (than Marina Bay).

“I’ve had a run of podium finishes recently, so I’d really love to finish one step higher at the next race!”

Sep 26, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »

RHYS MILLEN WINS FORMULA DRIFT LAS VEGAS ON ENKEI PF01



Congratulations to Rhys Millen for winning Formula Drift Las Vegas this past Saturday! Rhys Millen uses the Enkei PF01 Racing Series wheels on his Red Bull Hyundai Genesis!

Las Vegas proves victorious for Rhys Millen and Team RMR in the Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Round 6 of Formula Drift takes the RMR Team to sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. With temperatures reaching at one point 119 degrees, the Red Bull / Hyundai Genesis Coupe performed flawlessly all weekend long in such extreme conditions.

Qualifying got underway just after sunset on Friday. Competitors struggled to hold the high speed first corner entry reaching at some points over 100 mph. Millen would put down a qualifying score of 93 good enough for 2nd place just behind Matt Powers for Saturdays main competition.

The road to victory after dark paired the Hyundai up against Dodge, Nissan, BMW and Saturn. The finial battle would put Millen’s 4.1L V6 up against Darren McNamara’s 6.7L V8 Saturn Sky. With the incredible high speed grip of the Hankook Tires and the development achievements put into this Hyundai’s chassis and engine, RMR brought home the highly desirable carbon 1st place trophy to Huntington Beach.

Some interesting facts from this season:
RMR is the only car in the top 20 to be using the OEM engine and chassis combination.
Genesis Coupe retains 85 percent of the factory engine components.
Only none V8 to win an event in the 2011 series.
RMR gave Hankook Tires there 2nd win for the season.
Team RMR next stopping point will be the Formula Drifts final event Round 7: Title Fight at the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale on October 7-8.

Aug 29, 2011 | Categories: Racing Series | Leave A Comment »

BUTTON TAKES 3RD AT BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

Congratulations to Jenson Button for his third place finish at the Belgian Grand prix! Enkei Wheels is the official wheel supplier to the F1 McLaren Vodafone team! – Alex

Aug 29, 2011 | Categories: Formula 1 | Leave A Comment »

IN THE BLOGS: JOON MAENG’S DRIVER PROFILE ON MOTOIQ.COM

Joon Maeng is a fan favorite in Formula Drift and a great person to say the least. Enkei Wheels is a proud sponsor of Joon Maeng and the Begenholtz team! Joon Maeng uses the Enkei PF01 lightweight Racing Series wheel on his Nitto Tire Bergenholtz Racing Mazda RX-8. Click HERE to check out his write up on MotoIq.com! – Alex

Aug 22, 2011 | Categories: Drift, Racing Series | Tags: , | Leave A Comment »

RUTLEDGE WOOD’S 83 CIVIC WAGON WITH ENKEI92 WHEELS

Rutledge Wood‘s 83 Civic Wagon with ENKEI92 Classic Series wheels.

Aug 17, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: | 2 Comments »

Check out Ryan Tuerck’s TOP 5 on Mobil 1 The Grid (Camaro on RPF1)

Ryan Tuerck uses the Enkei RPF1 Racing Series wheel on his Gardela Racing Red Bull Mobil1 Camaro.

Aug 05, 2011 | Categories: Drift | Leave A Comment »

NEWS: BUTTON WINS FORMULA 1 HUNGARY GRAND PRIX!

Congratulations to Jenson Button for winning F1 Hungary Grand Prix this past weekend! Lewis Hamilton comes in 4th! This was McLaren’s second consecutive 1st place with Hamilton wining Germany a couple of weeks back. Enkei Wheels is the official wheel supplier to the F1 McLaren Vodafone team! – Alex

McLaren’s Jenson Button emerged the fairy tale victor in his 200th Grand Prix, after a gripping Hungarian race had seen Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel and McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton take turns leading early on before the 2009 champion pushed irresistibly to the fore. Click HERE to read a full recap of the race.

Aug 03, 2011 | Categories: Formula 1 | Tags: , , , | Leave A Comment »

STEPHAN VERDIER HAS A NEW LOOK FOR X-GAMES THIS WEEKEND


Stephan Verdier’s Subaru STi got a whole new look for X-Games this weekend. Stephan runs both the Enkei RPF1 (as shown) or the Enkei NT03+M Racing Series wheels for his rally car. Make sure to check out Stephan’s Facebook page for the latest in his quest to claim the Global RallyCross championship! Also, come back next week for a full report on Stephan’s performance at this year’s X-Games! – Alex

About Stephan Verdier
Since his teenage years, Stephan has been involved in the racing world. At the young age of 17 in his birth country of France, he competed in a go-kart championship finishing 8th in the nation. In 1993 stephan came out on top after competing against 1200 applicants in the Brigdeston Driver search, then went on to compete in various formula races, winning nothing less than 5th place.

Rally came next, beginning at CRS championships in 2001. Driving a 1988 323 GTX, stephan ended up placing 2nd in the PGT class. A few years later in a 2002 Subaru WRX, he began to compete in the SCCA Werstern State Rally Championship’s PGT class. After numerous podium finishes and being the first PGT team to ever win an event overall, Verdier and his team took home the championship win. The following year, he was again the domineer in his class with 4 wins. In 2005, stephan ran Pikes Peak Hill Climb in the Autosport Engineering’s 2005 WRX STI, winning the open class, overall in the rally competition and the hill climb.

Starting in 2006, Stephan jumped into drifting with a brand new Nissan s14, he battle amongst many drivers and performed great for his first year. In 2008, Verdier finished 13th in the formula Drift championship and 13th at the Red Bull World Championship.

In the 2009 season, Stephan his in the top 16 drifters in USA and won his first event overall at round 6 Sonoma. As now in the 2010 Formula Drift season, Stephan is 13th in the championship with 4 events to go.

You can also see him at the 2010 X-Games 16 in the SuperRally event.
Aside from the racing Stephan is also a precision/stunt driver for commercial and movie. He has worked with Audi, Porches, Ford, Dodge, Subaru, Hyundai, Mitsubishi for TV commercial and as an instructors and professional driver for launch of new models.

Other accomplishments:
-1986 Junior world speed skiing record holder.
-1988 French Downhill Ski Team
- 2001 Ranked 5th in the world for SkierCross
- 2002 Participated in the winter X Games- SkierCross
- Commercial helicopter pilot and private airplane twin engine licensed.

Jul 27, 2011 | Categories: Rally | Tags: , , , , | Leave A Comment »

NEWS: LEWIS HAMILTON WINS F1 GERMAN GRAND PRIX!


Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton for winning the F1 German Grand Prix! This win puts Hamilton 3rd in points just a few points behind Mark Webber who is currently in 2nd.


Hamilton was in control of this one from the start, and even when he lost the lead to Webber on the 12th lap he immediately grabbed it back, and later retook it after losing it again during the first pit stops. The upgraded MP4-26 had pace and reliability, and from the 33rd lap onwards his triumph was never in doubt. It was a remarkable comeback by McLaren after the debacle of Silverstone. Button, meanwhile, lost out with excessive wheel spin at the start, lost ground behind Schumacher, Petrov and Sutil, and had to retire from sixth place with power steering gremlins.

Enkei Wheels is the official wheel supplier to the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team.

Jul 25, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment »