Let’s imagine that I was a dietitian (kind of a reach). Let’s say the most popular methodology of losing weight was the Atkin’s diet, but I happened to believe that the best way to lose weight was to be a vegetarian. Now let’s say I take on a client who wants to lose a lot of weight but instead of telling him to be a vegetarian, I tell him to go on the Atkin’s diet. Hypocritical right?
Enkei’s method of choice for producing performance wheels is MAT technology, which largely consists of casting. In the world of cast wheels, there is no doubt in my mind that Enkei’s are the best. In any case, Enkei says MAT Technology is better in terms of the “balance between strength, weight and rigidity.” While this is Enkei’s mantra, the wheels they supply to the McLaren F1 team are not MAT technology, they’re forged.
While Enkei is responsible for the design behind the forgings of their F1 wheel, the production is actually handled by Taneisya.
Now enter Italian company: Avus. Avus supplies F1 wheels to Red Bull, Toro Rosso, and Renault.
And Avus is responsible for the machining / finishing of Enkei’s F1 wheel.
So, let’s recap:
Enkei says MAT Technology is the best (“MAT” stands for “Most Advanced Technology”).
Enkei says the most important aspect to wheels is the balance between strength, weight and rigidity which MAT Technology achieves.
Yet Enkei’s Formula 1 wheel is forged.
Thought provoking isn’t it?
Thanks to Eddie for some of the clarification.
