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Source: https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a38402676/formula-1-18-inch-wheels/ Pirelli is one of the biggest names in tires. Pirelli tires feature prominently in our best all-terrain and best-winter tire buying guides; Pirelli makes the stock treads for everything from the Pagani Huayra supercar to the Rivian R1T pickup. Sure, Pirelli doesn't produce the world's premier restaurant guide or sponsor the pre-eminent non-rigid airship, butut even if you know nothing about tires, you may have heard the name Pirelli because of one factor: their sponsorship of Formula 1. Whoever wins the F1 title in 2022 will do so on Pirelli tires, and sport a Pirelli hat on the podium. And it's Pirelli that will spearhead one of the sport's biggest historical changes for the 2022 season. Formula 1 is abandoning its 13-inch wheels — the standard for decades — for 18-inch ones. Moving to bigger wheels is not a change that teams, in particular, were itching to make. The lower profile tires force designers to rethink not just suspensions but almost every other part of the car. But there are some compelling reasons Pirelli and F1 have decided to go that route. The new wheels are important for branding F1 and Pirelli sell the sport as the pinnacle of automotive performance. But for that to work, that performance has to resonate with the broader automotive world. Pirelli got involved with F1 to sell its tires, and the sport has increased its profile, particularly in the eastern part of the world. The new 18-inch wheels look far more like the performance tires they sell than the dated 13-inch wheels with chunky tires and a potbellied sidewall. Not looking dated is also important for Formula 1. For Mario Isola, Pirelli Motorsport's head of F1 and car racing, shifting to 18-inch wheels is also part of a comprehensive effort to update the sport's image. "Why the change? I believe it’s part of the process that Liberty Media started a few years ago to give an image to Formula 1 – a more modern image," Isola said. The new wheels help Pirelli develop road tires Pirelli argues that F1 is not just a banding gambit, it's vital to their testing and development for their road tires. Knowledge learned at the extreme limits in Formula 1 trickles down into their consumer product, and moving to 18 inches — far closer in shape to the tire they would sell for a Ferrari — makes that testing even more valuable. "Racing at this level pushes innovation," Pirelli's R&D head Piero Misani said. "And what we can experiment in the world of racing is immediately transferred." Formula 1 helps Pirelli in a few key areas. One is developing tires for electric cars. EVs are heavier than combustion cars, F1 cars are not — but the extreme downforce they generate can replicate the increased load heavy EVs put on tires. "The downforces coming from Formula 1 are by far the highest you could have in any car competition," Misani said. "What in Formula 1 is downforce is, in the electric vehicle extra weight. High load capacity. But the mechanism is the same." F1 is particularly important for testing materials when constructing a tire. The most advanced polymers and grip-enhancing resins often get their start in F1 before ending up in road cars. Pirelli also learns a great deal for its tires when it comes to rain performance. One of the reasons F1 cars can go racing in the wet (most of the time) is they displace an incredible amount of water with a limited tread profile. F1 has also dramatically enhanced Pirelli's development process, as the sport uses some of the world's most advanced virtualization technology. Virtual tire development that started in racing is now critical to Pirelli development with OEM manufacturers. And it leads to better tires. "With virtualization you have a clear understanding of the change you made and the effect you get," Misani said. "You become faster, cheaper — but also cleverer." The new wheels may make F1 racing better...potentially Pirelli believes its new 2022 tires will address many of the drivers' complaints about the current tires — inconsistency and overheating. This should create an environment to help the drivers — not the tires — be the center of attention. "Tires next year will be more consistent," Isola said. "We tried to design a new family of compounds with a different concept, with less overheating, with a wider working range. The potential risk is that we have the majority of the races on one stop because of the characteristics of the tire." But Isola says that less tire-strategy-dominating races would not necessarily be a bad thing. "This doesn’t mean that races will be boring or worse because of that," Isola said. "If we have action on track and drivers that are pushing and they overtake each other, that is good for the show. So this is exactly what we want to see. It is not that two-stop or one-stop is making the race better or worse." One note of caution Isola offers is that the new 18-inch wheels have not been tested on the 2022 cars yet — because those cars don't yet exist. Much of the testing was performed on retrofitted 2019 cars. So we won't know the true characteristics until they officially get on track.

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BBS wheels reportedly files for bankruptcy in Germany source: https://uk.motor1.com/news/434607/bbs-wheels-bankruptcy-germany/ The wheel manufacturer should stick to business-as-usual for now. 2020 has been a difficult year for most companies, and that’s putting it lightly. 2020 has been a tough year for everyone, and the financial fallout from coronavirus will most definitely take some companies down for the count. In the automotive realm, one of these companies could be BBS, which is reportedly facing bankruptcy. This would be the third time the German-based custom wheel manufacturer has been in hock. In 2007 the company went through bankruptcy and was ultimately purchased by a Belgium company. Another bankruptcy occurred a few years later, and as of 2015, a South Korean company called Nice Corp was the majority stakeholder. Autoevolution reports the current financial crisis for BBS is the result of an “unexpected disappearance of promised payments,” according to a statement allegedly from BBS. Exactly what that means is unclear. A report from Motor Illustrated offers a bit more insight. The bankruptcy filing is apparently in Germany only, with diminished demand and halted production due to COVID-19 being the reasons. The move is similar to a Chapter 11 filing in the United States, which means BBS shouldn’t simply disappear. Rather, it’s a reorganizing that, in theory, will allow the company to continue operation. As such, the report says BBS will continue normal operations for now. How this will affect BBS in the US is unclear at this point. The manufacturer has a deal with NASCAR to supply single-lug wheels for the next-generation cars in the series. Yes, that means no more twenty-lug ballets with pit crew teams during four-tyre pit stops. It also means the days of black 15-inch steelies on the cars are over, as BBS offerings are said to be 18-inch aluminium wheels. It’s doubtful that deal alone will pull BBS out of the financial fire, but having a bit more publicity with America’s premier motorsport certainly shouldn’t hurt.

The optional wheels for the Mac Pro cost almost S$600 source: https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-optional-wheels-mac-pro-cost-almost-s600 he standard Apple Mac Pro has a stainless steel frame with feet. If you want extra mobility, the price tag is S$560! That's S$140 per wheel for the Mac Pro! Apple states that the configuration with wheels is ideal for consumers who need to move the Mac Pro quickly and easily without having to lift it. It also makes the Mac Pro an inch taller than the frame with feet. There is no official explanation on why the wheels are so expensive, but we reckon there is some advanced engineering or design element that commands this price tag! Just an idea of how much can $600 do on wheels. I can buy Michelin Pilot Sport 4 for my whole car. I can rent a Merc E200 for a weekend. I can get a replica TE37 rims for $620. Will you get wheels for your mac pro? 🤔

Hi, i notice now a lot of new mid size sedan is equipped with bigger rims. All looks at least 17inch. Example, the older K3, cerato 2018, And i see the New Avante 2019 also no more 15 inch rim. Those Mazda 3 also looks to have bigger rim and tyres.... Or was i wrong?

Hi Gurus,is 18" BBS RI-A Forged Rims good.?It is Made in Japan instead of Germany...

I came across a brand of rims called 'Forged'. Very literal. Not sure if the rims are actually cast or forged. Very curious about this brand as I cannot find anything about it online. Is there anyone who knows any info on this brand of rims?

Almost missed this!! Went to Bugis Junction for dinner recently and saw this but because I was rushing I didnt get to eat here. Going to eat here soon will take pics!! Some details first!! Information from Smart Local. The beef cube from Swag Grill Bar looks delicious. World Cup screening also available at Bugis Junction and Bugis+. Market On Wheels Address: 200 Victoria Street, Singapore188021 (open area near the fountain) Opening Hours: 11AM-9PM daily Date: 15 June 2018 - 14 July 2018 http://thesmartlocal.com/read/market-on-wheels-2018

Hi, I have a slight situation.. I just change my tires.. 215/50/17. Stock was at 205/55/16.. I know I Should go for 215/45/17 but due to comfort.. I just bit the bullet.. Now suffering hitting the fender when I go over uneven road or bumps.. However It's only right side.. left is totally fine.. Front is less than 1 finger. Rear is around 2 finger.. Using a sport spring and stock suspension.. What Should I do? changing Tyre is out of the question.. Should I change back to stock spring or upgrade to adjustable?

Hi all, I am looking for a new or almost like new condition, original 19-inch rims (with original tyres) for the 2016 Mazda CX-5. If anyone is keen to sell them or has come across them at any rim and tyre shops in Singapore, pls let me know. Thank you. Wishing all here a happy New Year's Eve and a peaceful 2016

appreciate if anyone could recommend 18" rims around 8-9kg/pc, pricing wise around $400/rim. thanks!

Anyone know where Lenso rims can be found in SG?

hi all does anyone know where to get something like bucket dolly ... preferably those for 2 buckets. getting old and dragging a bucket around can cause backaches.. thanks a lot! attached an image from the internet for reference

Hi I recently bought a 3 series that is on 265/30/19 and 235/35/19 wheels. Both tyres are XL. The current tyres are CSC5 but would like to know if there are other brands in this profile there that I can consider. Wanted to get Goodyear F1 A2 but they don't seem to come in XL.

Hi all, Is the above rim the real rays rim? The rim side engraved Rays monoblock forged and made in Japan.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/27621-review-sonax-full-effect-wheel-cleaner.html http://www.sonax.com/Care-Tips/Wheel-Rims Highly effective acid-free special cleaner for all types of steel and light alloy wheels. Easily removes even the most stubborn dirt, such as burnt-on brake dust, oil and rubber residue and other road dirt.

I can't believe to see this 3 wheelers causing so much dangers and damages http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcq_3gkeIMI

I am shocked to see such extreme wheels camber extented to it's maximum and funniest part was the owner won few trophy Wondering how the steering feels while the car on the move, I believe turning would be very hard to hold on to the steer turning angle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgIrDyUEBjY

Guys, i am looking for a Height Adjustable standing table with wheels Something like this http://www.geekdesk.com/geekdesk-v3-frame-only http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0mCxlmO3T7g

Anyone knows where to get MAK alloy wheels in S'pore? I'm particularily interested in MAK Veleno model. Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers!

Here's some good news instead of the usual crap http://mypaper.sg/top-stories/festive-wheels-kindness-20140205 ^ THIS is good upbringing. Not some stupid girl who show half-ball in TNP. A FAMILY of four's random act of kindness to a pair of elderly strangers this Chinese New Year season has gone viral online. On Saturday, advertising executive Pann Lim and his family were travelling on the hilly roads of Opera Estate when they saw two elderly people stuck on the pavement. Mr Koh Yam Kun, 78, was having problems pushing his friend, Madam Tan Beng Poh, 72, who was seated in a wheelchair. Mr Koh and Madam Tan were on one of their regular walks, but this was the first time they were venturing through Opera Estate. Mr Lim's wife, Claire, who was driving, immediately stopped the car and Mr Lim went out to help the elderly man. But the wheelchair was in bad shape and the tyres gave way soon after. Mr Lim called a taxi to send the friends back to their home in Chai Chee. The next day, Mr Lim's two children - Renn, 10, and Aira, seven - decided to pool their red-packet money to buy the elderly pair a new wheelchair. They delivered it to the friends' one-room flat. The wheelchair cost approximately $350, wiping out most of what Renn and Aira had collected. While at the pair's block, Mr Lim's family also distributed red packets to other residents, including a family with five children living in a single-room flat. Mrs Lim wrote a post about the incident on the family's Facebook page on Monday. By press time, more than 5,400 people liked the post, which garnered nearly 700 shares and 300 comments praising the family's deed. Mr Lim, an award-winning advertising veteran, said it was a natural instinct for his family to help the pair. "When we saw them on the road... we did not even discuss what to do. It just felt right to stop the car and help them," he said, adding that his family has plans to visit the pair again in the near future to see how they are doing. Mr Koh and Madam Tan live together in the flat, but are just friends. "We are brother and sister in Christ," said Mr Koh in Mandarin, when MyPaper interviewed him. They had met in church a few years ago when Mr Koh, a divorcee, found out that Madam Tan, who is single, was wheelchair-bound and requires someone to take care of her. Mr Koh used to live with his son-in-law but has since moved in with Madam Tan to tend to her illnesses. She suffers from high blood pressure, a weak heart and diabetes. They survive on government handouts and a small allowance provided by Mr Koh's children. Madam Tan has no children. Mr Koh added that he is "immensely grateful to Mr Lim and family" and that he is "touched that so many people are willing to help the needy". [email protected]

Anyone got lobang to align wheels and balancing tyre in JB? Good n cheap . laser alignment. pls hlp.

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What are your thoughts on two spoke wheels? Today, I actually saw them first time on Singapore roads. Incidentally, I think they are horrid looking. I guess everyone's got their own taste. And I thought the three spoke wheels so popular in the 90s were pushing it a bit too far. Still like the classic look of five spokes.

Hi guys, I have just installed 17 inch wheels on my aveo. I was wondering if I change to lowering springs, how much lower will it get for front and rear? I also wish to make my front wheels more A shape meaning to let the base protrude outwards for better stability. The rear is already A shape. But front seems rather parrellel. Is there anyway to make it A shape? I have friends telling me to change some camber or chamber kit (duno whats that). Is that possible? Or should I add some spacer? Does starAuto do this?