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Originally Posted by Julius@WSTO
Excellent point.
Companies like Volk and Advan are all based in Japan and they have very different demand, when it comes to modding cars, even for track. Also, overall, i believe that there is a bigger demand, even in the US for these low offset wheels, than there are for wheels that will allow the use of a specific R Compound tire or a specific track set up.
Having said that, I think this is where companies like HRE shine with their ability to "customize" the wheels. These R40 are very focused on the intent for motorsport usage. Which is why they are designed to hold their ground with large BBK, such as the 380mm Brembo.
Traditionally, getting custom wheels meant having to go the 3 pc route, which tends to be heavier and also has an inherent problem with the drop center holding water and snow (in certain regions).
The R40 really is a great wheel out of box. You can really alter the way you want your car to handle with these custom wheels. 18 - 10.0 all around to 18 - 9.5 front and 18 - 10.0 rear with offsets that will allow you to go between regular street tires to the big R Compound Hoosier radials.
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Agreed, it's too bad the volk, which is a light, strong, attractive wheel is off the table and the only other options are billet wheels for 25% more money, or cast wheels that aren't wide enough or quite as nice looking, for 50% less.
It's kindof surprising that Japanese consumers don't want to fit as much tire under the car as possible given how tight a lot of their track day tracks are.