Material Composition | Luxury/performance vehicles | Industry: Cast aluminum (standard strength) Base: Forged aluminum (50% stronger, ASTM E112) Advanced: Forged + carbon fiber (70% lighter, ISO 527) | Enhanced durability (Base) Lightweight performance (Advanced) | Higher cost for Advanced tier Limited availability for carbon fiber variants |
Certification Compliance | Global market access | Industry: DOT (minimum legal requirement) Base: DOT + EPR Germany (packaging compliance) Advanced: DOT + EPR + JWL (Japanese safety standard) | Expanded market access (Advanced) EU/Asia compatibility (Base/Advanced) | Complex certification processes for Advanced tier |
Design Customization | Personalized aesthetics | Industry: Standard spoke patterns (5 designs) Base: Heart cutouts (10+ designs) Advanced: Custom cutouts + 20+ PPG colors | Unique aesthetic appeal (Base) Full personalization (Advanced) | Custom designs may increase lead time Limited color options for Base tier |
ET Offset Range | Vehicle fitment flexibility | Industry: 20–40mm (limited) Base: 10–50mm (▲) Advanced: 10–60mm (▲▲) | Better wheel alignment (Base) Universal vehicle compatibility (Advanced) | Advanced offsets require professional installation |
PCD Compatibility | Cross-brand vehicle use | Industry: 3–4 patterns (e.g., 100/114.3) Base: 8 patterns (▲) Advanced: 15+ patterns (▲▲) | Fits most car models (Base) Rare/unique vehicle support (Advanced) | Advanced patterns may require custom hubs |
Weight Efficiency | Fuel efficiency/sporting performance | Industry: 15–20kg/wheel Base: 12kg (▲ 20% lighter) Advanced: 9kg (▲▲ 40% lighter) | Improved acceleration (Base) Reduced unsprung weight (Advanced) | Advanced tiers are cost-prohibitive for budget buyers |