Your car deserves a set of SSR lightweight rims

Speed Star Racing (SSR) put itself on the map when it introduced the SSR MK-I back in 1971 - this rim is famous for being Japan's first multi-piece aftermarket rim, and it was extremely popular in its time.

But innovation isn't the only strong suit of SSR rims. Over the years, it focused on producing extremely lightweight wheels that meet the stringent JWL and VIA standards - proving that the rims aren't just light, they are extremely tough and strong as well.

SSR rims are developed through motorsport usage where they are tested to the extreme limit

Race proven technology

Everyone knows that the greatest test of quality and technology in the car industry is to put it through the rigours of motorsport use. Race cars do countless laps in race conditions with large grippy tyres, along with the demanding circuit environment. Add on the desire to win and it's easy to see why the entire car and all its components are often engineered for maximum performance, and then tested to the extreme limit.

As the wheel of a car is an unsprung (isn't supported by the suspension system of the car, unlike the parts on the car's chassis or body) rotational mass, there are more benefits to be realised with a lighter wheel than reducing weight from other areas of a car. Due to this, rims manufacturers are perpetually striving to create lightweight rims that will benefit race performance.

Expectedly, the rims will also have to be able to withstand the stresses that they are exposed to on track, as well as the occasional impact during wheel-to-wheel racing.

You can find SSR rims on top-tier race cars such as those racing in the Super GT series

And the fact that SSR Rims have been used in top-tier touring car racing series such as the Japanese Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC) and Super GT is the best testament to its engineering and quality. You have probably seen images of race cars such as the Nissan 350Z, Honda CRZ, Subaru Impreza WRX, Nissan Skyline GT-R and others sporting SSR rims and its sponsor decal - SSR is currently sponsoring the Honda NSX-GT in Super GT, which is equipped with the brand's rims.

SSR rims meet and exceed JWL and VIA standards

Upheld to the highest standards for safety

Cars are subjected to safety tests and have standards to meet, hence it is just natural for the rims that go onto your cars to be tested and proven.

Typically, rims are subjected tested internally by the manufacturers according to the Japan Light Alloy Wheel Standard (JWL) standards. Rims that can meet the JWL standards are then sent to Vehicle Inspection Association of Japan (VIA) for a third-party inspection to ensure the strength of the rims.

The rims are rigorously tested to ensure rigidity and safety

And SSR rims not only meet, but they exceed the JWL and the VIA standards in the company's pursuit of the highest rigidity for its wheels.

SSR's rims are rigorously tested with impact testing (dropping specific weight for respective wheel size and checking for damage), dynamic cornering fatigue test (bending moment durability test for more than 100,000 rotations), dynamic radial fatigue test (radial load testing for 500,000 rotations) and are then checked with visible dye for cracks.

By testing the rims it produces to a higher standard than typical manufacturers, you can be rest assured that SSR rims are strong and safe for you to use on the roads and even on race tracks.

The SSR GTX (GTX01 pictured) is a sporty lineup of rims manufactured with SSR's proprietary FFT-R flow forming technology

Alongside the GTX is SSR's GTV lineup of rims (GTV01 pictured), manufactured with FFT flow forming technology - these rims are lighter than typical cast rims

SSR GT series provides excellent performance at a reasonable price point

The SSR GTV and GTX series of flow-formed rims can transform the looks of your car while offering unsurpassed performance thanks to its low weight. SSR GTV and GTX series of rims are also reasonably priced and are more affordable than forged rims, which can be much costlier.

With more than 10 designs, there's bound to be something that fits your ride within SSR's GTV and GTX series of rims 

Manufactured using SSR's own FFT (GTV) and FFT-R (GTX) flow forming technology, these cast wheels have their barrel pressed, stretched and formed by a roller while it is heated. This results in a thinner and stronger barrel than with typical casting methods, all while resulting in a lower weight.

While SSR is most well-known for its stylish multi-piece rims, the GTV and GTX series are primarily made up of one-piece rims designed for strength and low weight, without compromising on style. With more than 10 designs, there are various multi-spoke and five spoke offerings in the series, which can enhance the sportiness of your car.

A set of beautifully crafted rims such as the GTX01 will instantly transform the look of your car

As they are lighter than most OEM rims, opting for the SSR GTV and GTX will also result in improved performance and comfort. With a lower weight, these rims require less energy to rotate and at the same time, the lower unsprung mass will also be less taxing on the suspension system, allowing an improvement in both handling and comfort.

If you are looking for a cost-efficient way to improve the looks, performance and comfort of your car, you won't go wrong with a set of quality rims from SSR.

Toyotsu Binter Automotive Parts Pte Ltd is the authorised distributor of SSR wheels in Singapore and Indonesia.