Volk Racing is at the vanguard of the aftermarket wheel industry boasting an impressive and stylish lineup of forged wheels. Volk Racing utilizes only the latest and greatest racing technology to deliver products that not only look incredible, but are also extremely strong and perform remarkably well. The lightweight and high-strength construction of Volk Racing wheels is something enthusiasts look for when searching for quality performance aftermarket wheels for their rides. With that said, Volk Racing is pleased to announce the debut of its 18-inch NE24 forged one-piece wheel. It is compatible with both Japanese and European fitments.
The NE24 wheel is part of a new generation of sports wheels derived from the Volk Racing GR.N / Group N roots. Designed with a racing-based name for the first time in seven years, the new Volk Racing NE24 wheel transforms conventional ideas and gives off a feeling of “entering a new phase.” The name of this new series consists of “N” from the brand’s GR.N (the roots of the developed wheel, or Group N, the racing class for stock cars with a minimum level of modifications) and “E,” the common initial for the existing series such as TE, and ZE, meaning “evolution.”
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A great number of exciting new cars are scheduled to be released in 2021 by Japanese manufacturers as well as a flood of upcoming European C-segment sports models. Elite cars such as these have been developed to compete on the global stage and, therefore, deserve a set of wheels that matches their novelty. That is where Volk Racing comes in with its new 2×4 spoke NE24 wheel. In an attempt to create an unconventional geometry, the company not only secured sufficient mass at the center area, but also reduced the number of spokes while keeping a necessary volume at the center fastening area and rim joint area. Especially for the outer circumference, Volk Racing adopted a high-performance design assuming that the wheel is used in combination with a tire with hard specifications.
Making this design feasible essentially required steadily repeated trial and error by RAYS R&D Analytical Team. Moreover, the team incorporated the latest cutting-edge forging technology which helped to achieve the delicate and slight spike. The undercut of the spoke was employed with a further increased level difference. This design is intended to ensure a stereoscopic look even when the narrow size is implemented. All sizes of the NE24 wheel are M14 compatible. Available colors include Shining Black Metal (HM) and Matte Gunblack (MT). An air valve is included with optional center caps available for purchase separately. This forged one-piece monoblock wheel is made in-house in Japan. Delivery beings in Fall 2021.
2×4 Spoke Design: One design concept for racing wheels is “to be lighter and stronger.” Efficient improvement requires weight reduction, and then styling and geometry to meet it are created. The overall design of the NE24’s 2×4 spokes originates in the massive center area whose geometry has been refined through repeated shape modifications and strength analysis.
Design of Spoke End & Periphery of the Rim: The spoke end’s irregular triangle element fastened to the rim outer circumference did not come from a single-minded pursuit of reducing weight. This styling has a ‘reasonable reason,’ as it was developed with expectations for the effects on strength as well as rigidity. Furthermore, the rim flange shape is based on the fairing geometry specifically designed to compensate for the large opening, although a minimum size shape is commonly used.
Undercut & A.M.T. Machining: The undercut between the spoke end and the rim outer circumference is configured by hollowing the surface at the first step and inclining at a sharp angle during the second step. This design is intended to obtain a contrasting and stereoscopic visual effect even when the narrow size is used with a high inset value. RAYS proprietary A.M.T. machining is added to the design. The engraved letters, which may look minimal at first glance, are a result of Volk’s engineering technologies.
If you have any questions about Volk Racing or the NE24 wheel, please contact us. You can reach the Vivid Racing team by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at [email protected].
