Which brand is best?

We've selected the brands we trust to make quality products at various price points. Of course the quality of a Volk forged wheel is going to surpass the quality of a cast Weds wheel but there is a huge gap in the price. Rest assured no matter the size, offset and finish that suites your vehicle, JPN has a wheel that can fit your budget.

PCD

The Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) is the diameter of the circle which passes through the centre of all the studs, wheel bolts or wheel rim holes. The easiest way calculate the PCD is as follows: 1) Measure the distance 'S' between two adjacent studs from the centre of each hole.

What does Offset mean?

Offset is the distance between the hub mounting face at the back of the wheel and the wheel’s center line. Offset is usually stamped or engraved into the wheel and is measured in millimetres of ‘ET’ (ET is the short form of the German word ‘Einpresstiefe’ which literally translates as ‘insertion depth’).

Positive Offset wheels have their mounting face toward the front face of the wheel. Most front wheel drive vehicles have positive ET wheels.

Zero Offset wheels have their mounting face even with the center line of the wheel and are by definition “ET 0″.

Negative Offset wheels have their mounting face toward the rear of the wheel – powerful rear-wheel drive cars often have wheels with negative offset.

Cast vs Forged?

Wheels may be manufactured in a variety of ways. Two of the most popular manufacturing processes are “cast” and “forged” wheels. Each type is manufactured in a different manner and associated with different advantages and disadvantages.

Cast wheels offer good value while also maintaining strength and a light weight. They are easier to make, so the cost savings are often passed on to the buyer.

Forged wheels are less porous than cast wheels because of the complex forging process. This process makes these wheels stronger, lighter, more durable and more resistant to corrosion and oxidation. Additionally, the wheel’s structural integrity is not compromised. Forged wheels tend to have greater overall vehicle performance and enhanced fuel efficiency.