SEMA News—February 2019
NEW PRODUCTS
New Wheel Designs Debut at the 2018 SEMA Show
Wheel Market Trends
Adding new wheels is still typically among the first modifications consumers make to their vehicles. Whether their vision is to improve aesthetics or performance, this segment of the automotive specialty-equipment market has the potential to make their ride stand out from the rest of the pack.
According to the 2018 SEMA Market Report, overall industry sales reached a new high of $43 billion in 2017. The wheel and tire segment represented $5.31 billion, providing endless opportunities for manufacturers and retailers in that market. Without further ado, here are the latest innovations from the 2018 SEMA Show New Products Showcase:
 | APR, B&M Racing, Dinan, Flowmaster & Hurst Performance Designed specifically for the BMW F90 M5, Dinan’s new forged one-piece wheels are built to Dinan offsets and sizes to accommodate substantially larger tires without any rubbing or modification to the wheel well while also reducing unsprung weight. Paired with a clean, classic design and an attractive price point, the wheel will not disappoint. 800-341-5480 |
 | APR, B&M Racing, Dinan, Flowmaster & Hurst Performance APR’s Forged Wheels are manufactured using the latest strengthening and weight-savings techniques to provide an attractive solution ready for the street and track. Available in multiple finishes and sizes: 19x8.5-19.6 lbs. and 20x9-22 lbs. 800-680-7921 |
 | BBS of America Inc. The BBS LM is a timeless classic. This version features a new bronze finish on the wheel center and the highly polished rim is created using a real diamond for the cutting process. The rim section is also clear coated for long-lasting durability. The black-painted inner-rim barrel and red BBS center cap are two other unique features for this wheel. 770-967-9848 |
 | BBS of America Inc. The BBS FI-R takes 6000 series forged aluminum and unique five-axis machining to its highest level. The engineering and milling process used to create this wheel is truly in a class of its own. The wheel on display features the new Bronze finish that will be available in 2019. 770-967-9848 |
 | Design Infini Inc. The legend lives with the revival of the Center Line Auto Drag wheel. Built with two-piece construction, a forged center with a stamped aluminum lip is riveted together in the same classic style racers have known and admired for decades. Available in 15x3.5, 15x7, 15x8.8 and 15x10 for five-lug vehicles. 714-990-2233 |
 | Dynamic Wheel Group/ITM Hardrock H500-Affliction Xposed. Classic multi-spoke with gloss-black finish with milled spokes. One-piece cast aluminum with available sizes in 22x12 (offset ET-44) and 26x14 (offset ET-76). Bolt pattern from 5x127 up to 8x180. 626-813-2500 |
 | Luxxx Alloys, Luxxx HD, Versatyre Sleek design with spike rivet technology introduced by Luxxx Alloys. 888-972-4804 |
 | Design Infini Inc. The legend lives with the Convo Pro wheel. Built in two-piece construction, a forged center with a stamped aluminum lip is riveted in the same style racers have known and admired for decades. Available in 15x4, 15x7, 15x8 and 15x10 for five-lug vehicles. 714-990-2233 |
 | Enkei Wheels Truck and SUV owners have often asked Enkei to develop an RPF1, and the company listened. The all-new Enkei RPT1 features the same clean, split-spoke design as the RPF1, but it is built to higher loading capacities to suit six-lug trucks and SUVs. Available in 16 in. and 18 in. 817-490-5600 |
 | McGard LLC Wheel and tire theft protection for new Jeep Wrangler JL road wheels and spares. Contains five locks (four for the road wheels and one for the spare) with one matching key for all five. McGard locks are made in the United States to meet or exceed OEM standards for safety and durability. Also available in black and in tuner style. 716-662-8980 |