SEMA News—February 2013
WHEELS & ACCESSORIES NEW PRODUCTS
Wheel manufacturers continue to innovate with attention-grabbing designs, vibrant colors and exotic finishes. Striking a delicate balance between style, fitment and overall performance—nearly 200 exhibitors unveiled their latest creations at this year’s Show. The following pages spotlight innovations from Wheels & Accessories section exhibitors, as seen in the 2012 SEMA Show New Products Showcase.
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The RC22 is a unique mesh concave wheel, offered in 20x9, 20x10 and 20x11. The RC22 will fit 5x114, 5x112, and 5x120 vehicles. The wheel is made of a low-pressure cast mono-block construction. |
Advertise your product or brand. Custom design. Only used with wheel covers, wheel skins and hubcaps. Short/long runs. Affordable. Durable. Safe. Patent pending. |
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Wheel Bands by RimPro-Tec North America Wheel Bands Extreme extend the reach of the popular Wheel Bands product. Now outfit up to 26-in. wheels. Same easy installation of acrylic foam attachment-tape-backed mounting tracks. Same easy-to-swap weather-resistant color inserts. Defend rims with bigger style. |
Lexani Wheel Corp.
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Wheel Bands by RimPro-Tec North America Patented design puts an attractive band of tough PVC plastic between valuable rims and hazards such as ATM curbs, car wash rails and drive-through lanes. Personalize wheels with easy-to-swap color inserts that snap into 3M acrylic foam-tape-backed PVC mounting track. Universal size fits 12- to 22-in. wheels. Installation time is 20 to 40 minutes per vehicle. |
The unique alloy soccer ball wheel follows the black-and-white design symbolic of the world’s most popular sport; 18 and 20 in. Polished face or black/red trim. |
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Lexani Wheel Corp. A true universal mud flap that fits either the front or back wheelwells with one part number. Available in SS or black and red with the RBP logo to enhance the look of the user’s vehicle. |
Full line of Lexani car care products, including spray wax, wheel cleaner, tire shine and instant detailer. |
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StatiCap is a unique center cap for alloy wheels that is non-rotating in order to keep the logo or image stationary, regardless of wheel rotation and/or vehicle speed. |
Wheel Bands by RimPro-Tec North America Adjustable Wheel Shield provides a protective cover to prevent tire sprays and dressings from getting on wheels and calipers during application. Patented design easily adjusts for use on multiple vehicles, with wheel sizes ranging from 15 to 20 in. Easy-grip handle makes spraying a snap. Great for both professional detail shops and car enthusiasts. |
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The ’10–’13 Chevy Camaro Hawkeye retractable headlight LED mesh grille by Forgiato. The special features and innovative motorized retractable hidden headlight system with its glaring LED will make the user’s vehicle stand out from the rest and will perfectly match the performance of the Camaro. |
Rohana Wheels Rohana RC10 is available in 20x9-, 20x10- and 20x11- as well as 22x9- and 22x10.5-in. fitments for 5x114, 5x112 and 5x120 vehicles. The RC10 is a very popular and highly anticipated wheel with an extremely deep concave design and mono-block, low-pressure construction for high quality. The RC10 is offered in machine black, matte black and machine silver. |
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Donz Wheelz/Rennen International Rennen RL Series patented reverse-lip technology features unique two-piece forged wheel construction with interchangeable concave faces for maximum brake clearances, custom widths, offsets and an aggressive deep concave appearance. The forged face and outer construction are made from 6061 T-6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy that is manufactured in the U.S.A. |
Forgiato is excited to release the new Forgiato tire. After many requests from customers around the world, Forgiato decided to take the next step and bring a tire line. The company says that it strived to create a tire line with the same high standard of quality and design that it has with its wheels. These tires will be available from 18 in. all the way up to 34 in. |
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The very popular RX3 cab-length steps are now available in stainless steel with chrome mesh. This is a different look from
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V-Rock Offroad Wheels proudly presents its latest creation for 2013, the VR7 Reactor. Available in 20x9 and 22x10, the Reactor is specifically designed to fit lifted trucks and SUVs and is showcased by a rugged eight-spoke configuration to manage even the harshest off-road terrain. Available for five-, six- and eight-lug vehicles. |
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EuroStop USA LLC, ESM Wheels, DTMFiberWerkz ESM Wheels has redefined the old-skool DTM Classics. The ESM-001 model is now available in 15x8, 16x8 and 17x8 in matte black, silver and white. Available in all bolt patterns and high et35 and low et20 offsets. The center cap design gives an authentic race center lock look. The wheel’s design is also said to cool brakes for better performance. |
Carbon Revolution says that it is the pioneer in one-piece carbon-fiber automobile wheels. Carbon Revolution is a privately owned Australian company. Its origins are in advanced materials R&D and vehicle engineering within world leading technology organizations. The company emerged from an independent R&D program providing technology mentoring to university teams involved in Formula SAE campaigns. |
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Topline Products New for 2013, the V69 Contra from Verde Custom Wheels is said to be the epitome of classic design combined with cutting-edge engineering. Each of its beveled spokes seamlessly blend together to highlight a deep concave design. Available in staggered sizes of 20x8.5 and 20x10, with fitments for large brakes, the Contra is a perfect fit for passenger cars. |
Verde Custom Wheels proudly presents Style V88 Impulse for 2013. The V88 Impulse features an aggressive mesh design to properly highlight a deep concave face. Available in staggered sizes of 22x9, 22x10.5, 20x9 and 20x10.5, the Impulse represents the latest advancements in wheel engineering for the most discerning luxury passenger vehicles. |
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Topline Products The V89 Inertia is the newest addition to the 2013 collection from Verde Custom Wheels. Verde says that the V89 Inertia represents the pinnacle of wheel design and is available in staggered sizes of 20x9 and 20x10.5. With subtle machined spokes to accent its extremely deep 5-in. lip, the V89 Inertia will fit many passenger car applications. |
The new Stealth Black Series is available for the entire product line offered by MGP Caliper Covers. Paint fill options include silver, white, red, blue, yellow, black and even pink. Engineered and manufactured in the U.S.A. |
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U.S. Wheel Corp. YearOne’s version of a Magnum-style wheel. Available in 17x8- and 17x9-in. sizes. Black powdercoating and machined edges with a protective clear coat. |
Ce’zzanne Collection Ce’zzanne Collection describes the Black Art Raven as an anti-directional wheel. The deep concave Raven is available in staggered applications and comes in 20x8.5, 20x10.0, 22x8.5 and 22x10.0. The finish is black paint with a machined face, covered with a clear coat. |
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U.S. Wheel Corp. YearOne’s version of the Mopar Rallye wheel. Available in 17x8- and 17x9-in. sizes. Silver powdercoating and machined edges with a protective clear coat. |
Runner-Up—Best New Wheel and Related Product Ce’zzanne Collection Mattizze uses the new Friction Stir Welding manufacturing process to create a unique two-piece wheel. The forged outer and the cast center disk combine to form an extremely light wheel. |
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Concept One/Klutch Wheels Concept One Executive Wheels is now offering a chrome stainless-steel step lip, which is said to be unique in the industry. The chrome stainless-steel step lip sizes for the 19x9 are 2 in., and the 19x10.5 is a 3.5-in. lip. |
U.S. Wheel Corp. YearOne’s version of the Pontiac Rally II wheel. Available in 17x8- and 17x9-in. sizes. Gunmetal powdercoating and machined edges with a protective clear coat. |
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HD Wheels USA Putting what HD Wheels calls a totally new spin on the typical mesh wheel, The Gear is available in sizes 18x7.5 and 18x9.0 in four- and five-lug applications. The Gear is available in all satin black, silver with polished face and all gloss red. All Gear wheels feature CNC-milled HD Tuning logos in the outer lip. The Gear is in stock now. |
S&J Industries Inc.
OEM-inspired wheel covers for steel-rim wheels. Multi-colored, durable and easy to install. Comes in four styles and multiple sizes and color combinations. Do-it yourself: Users can upgrade their vehicles with little expense. |
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S&J Industries Inc. OEM-inspired wheel covers for steel-rim wheels. Multi-colored, durable and easy to install. Comes in four styles and multiple sizes and color combinations. Do-it yourself: Users can upgrade their vehicles with little expense. |
American Force Wheels New for 2013. American Force forged-aluminum, direct bolt-on 22x11 et0 wheels. Available in multiple designs and finishes. Available in five-, six- and eight-lug fitments. |
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iForged Performance Alloys/ Forgestar Custom Wheels presents what it says is the deepest concavity wheel available. The F14 Super Deep has 33 degrees of concavity while still incorporating a wide range of wheel offsets, big brake clearance and light weight. |
iForged Performance Alloys/ Forgestar presents the new Deep Concave CF5V wheel model. The CF5V is the lightest wheel in the Forgestar wheel lineup, while still incorporating a wide range of wheel offsets and using the deep concave rotary forged flow-formed process that Forgestar is known for. |
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The Ultimate Wheel & Tire Plus Sizing Guide Continually updated fitments for OE and aftermarket—plus sizes for current and vintage vehicles. Reverse lookups by tire size and bolt pattern/offset. Multiple tire and wheel calculators. |
Runner-Up: Best New Wheel and Related Product
American Eagle Wheel Corp. American Eagle Wheel introduces what it says is the first 20-in. dually wheel released to the aftermarket industry. The AE Hardrock 056 series wheel is now available for all dually applications in polished and hard-rock black. |
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Merceli Wheels/Mystikol Wheels The new Merceli Concave M35 comes in staggered fitments in 20 and 22 in. The M35 comes in satin white chrome lip, satin black chrome lip, all-satin-finish face chrome lip and all chrome. |
Enkei Wheels Enkei Wheels is bringing back its Compe (short for competition), reviving a classic wheel associated with the heyday of import car racing. The true old-school eight-spoke wheel is the latest addition from Enkei. Available in 15 and 16 with offsets ranging from 0 to 38. |
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Lexani Wheel Corp. A 12-pack, single-shot/one-time-use version of the popular RBP high-performance diesel additive with 5% cetane gain as well as up to 10% mileage gain. |
The Ultimate Wheel & No need to remove the wheel stud. Hex dies are split utilizing a special spring design and are placed below the damaged threads to chase the threads clean. |
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D’vinci & Styluz Wheels
This is the newly designed D’vinci Spada wheel, which will be available in sizes ranging from 20 to 24 in. Black and machined |
Dino Paoli SRL The DP 36 impact air gun is a heavy-duty tool with a twin hammer mechanism—all made in Italy. Powerful and reliable for all car tire shops. |
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MGP Caliper Covers The new Stealth Black Series is available for the entire product line offered by MGP Caliper Covers. Paint fill options include silver, white, red, blue, yellow, black and even pink. Engineered and manufactured in the U.S.A. |
U.W.T. Tools The UWT1200 ultimate wheel weight hammer and remover with heel plate at an ultimate price. The only solution in the industry for removing 99% of all wheel weights—fast, easy and safe, without struggling, pinching or scratching. Economical with replacement parts. High quality. Made in the USA. |
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The Ultimate Wheel & Tire Plus Sizing Guide Tire and wheel fitment data and specifications for original equipment and aftermarket—plus sizes for both current and vintage vehicles. |
D’vinci & Styluz Wheels
This is the D’vinci Attivo wheel, which now comes in various vibrant colors. Removable inserts allow the wheels to have two looks |
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Greenball Corp. Greenball says that the Kanati Mongrel is the industry’s first DOT-approved side-by-side/UTV tire for street use. Features include aggressive tread pattern and eight-ply-rated radial construction. Available in 26x10R12, 28x10R14, 28x10R15, 30x10R14 and 30x10R15. |
Traklite Wheels Traklite wheels says that it offers unique looks and colors, including black chrome. Black chrome utilizes a proprietary dry method of applying metals and clear coats. It is a combination of two processes—sputter deposition and powdercoat. |
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Alloy Wheel Repair Specialist Wheels custom painted to fit the user’s needs, gloss to matte finishes; colors to match vehicle or as desired. |
MGP Caliper Covers The new Stealth Black Series is available for the entire product line offered by MGP Caliper Covers. Paint fill options include silver, white, red, blue, yellow, black and even pink. Engineered and manufactured in the U.S.A. |
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D’vinci & Styluz Wheels Styluz Wheels is a new line of sport compact wheels. The A004 is a newly designed silver wheel that has been anodized with a radiant blue. |
MGP Caliper Covers The new Stealth Black Series is available for the entire product line offered by MGP Caliper Covers. Paint fill options include silver, white, red, blue, yellow, black and even pink. Engineered and manufactured in the U.S.A. |
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D’vinci & Styluz Wheels Styluz 505 is an all-white wheel that has been anodized with a radiant blue. Said to be perfect for passenger- and JDM-style applications. |
MGP Caliper Covers |
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Custom Wheel Solutions Bavaria Wheels by Nutek is proud to announce the release of its chrome lip series. Two styles are currently available. The BC5S chrome lip (shown) and the BC7M mesh style. The chrome lip series comes in 20-in. staggered fitments for most European and domestic applications. |
D’vinci & Styluz Wheels D’vinci Rango now comes in color. This newly designed wheel allows the customer to have two types of looks in one. Removal inserts allow the vehicle owner to have the option of two styles in one. |
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D’vinci & Styluz Wheels Styluz is a new sport compact line that was introduced in early 2012. The S006 Black Machine is a redesigned product with a matte-black finish and machined cuts. |
American Force Wheels
American Force forged-aluminum, direct bolt-on 19.5x6.75 Independence wheel for dually trucks. Available in multiple designs |
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The Ultimate Wheel & Tire-pressure computer software that calculates the required air pressures for plus-sized fitments based on the gross axle weight ratings. Prints supplemental door placard label. |
StatiCap The package is patented, user-friendly and creative. It completes the unique experience that StatiCap never fails to deliver. |
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D’vinci & Styluz Wheels Styluz 575 is an all-white wheel that has been anodized with a radiant blue. Said to be perfect for passenger- and JDM-style applications. |
American Force Wheels
New for 2013. American Force forged-aluminum, direct bolt-on 24x14 et73 wheels. Available in five-, six- and eight-lug |
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American Force Wheels |
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D’vinci & Styluz Wheels |
YearOne’s version of the Pontiac Rally II wheel. Available in 17x8- and 17x9-in. sizes. Gunmetal powdercoating and machined edges with a protective clear coat.
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Rohana Wheels
Full Moon Wheels
The popular patent-pending RX3 step is now available in wheel-to-wheel applications. Same great look and quality, but not for cab length only any more.
Full Moon Wheels
Lexani Wheel Corp.
StatiCap
Forgiato Wheels
Forgiato Wheels
Lexani Wheel Corp.
Topline Products
Carbon Revolution
Topline Products
MGP Caliper Covers
