Dymag, a UK-based manufacturer of lightweight wheels for the automotive industry, and its composites material specialist Hankuk Carbon, have showcased a new carbon hybrid wheel on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N NPX1 concept.
The NPX1 is a real-world technology demonstrator, previewing a range of N Performance Parts including Dymag’s lightweight carbon hybrid wheels.
Blending a composite outer rim, made from carbon fibre, with a forged metallic centrepiece, Dymag says its carbon hybrid wheel expertise realises the best of both materials and in addition to significantly reduced unsprung mass, the technology also reduces rolling inertia and offers improved stiffness and strength.
For the NPX1 wheel, bespoke designed for Hyundai, Dymag created a new 21-inch-high performance wheel with a five-spoke forged aluminium centrepiece painted Satin Black. Combined with the carbon fibre outer rim, the N Performance wheel weighs under 10kg, some 7kg less than a traditional cast alloy version.
Dymag says it is also in advanced stages with other carmakers on further OE supply agreements.
18 March 2024