Engineered to absorb severe torsional forces and high-velocity radial impacts. Discover our precision-crafted 4x4 offroad and custom forged series engineered for global commercial distribution.
In competitive rally, rally raid (Dakar-spec), and cross-country motorsport environments, wheels do not merely carry static load; they function as primary un-sprung suspension dampers subjected to massive multi-axis impact shocks, gravel abrasion, and extreme thermal cycling.
Unlike standard low-pressure or gravity casting where dendritic crystalline microstructure creates internal microporosity and vulnerability to brittle fracture, our closed-die 10,000-ton forging process forces continuous, dense grain flow lines along the wheel's contour. The resulting component delivers unmatched yield strength (≥276 MPa) and ultimate tensile strength (≥310 MPa), preventing sudden structural shattering under 50G rock impacts.
Every Kipardo forged rally wheel begins exclusively from certified 6061-T6 aluminum ingots processed via precise electromagnetic degassing to eradicate dissolved hydrogen and non-metallic inclusions. Solution heat-treated at 530°C and artificially aged at 175°C, the alloy achieves a balanced elongation rate (>12%), ensuring the rim will deflect and deform safely under catastrophic mechanical overstress rather than undergo brittle failure.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) topology optimization allows our engineering team to eliminate non-structural dead weight from spoke inner fillets and drop-centers without compromising the wheel's 1,200 kg to 1,800 kg rally-spec load capacity. Lowering rotational un-sprung mass by 22% compared to conventional cast alternatives yields instantaneous throttle response, superior damper valve modulation, and significantly reduced hub bearing wear.
Operating from our modern manufacturing base in Jiangsu, Shanghai Rimax Industry Co., Ltd. fuses automated multi-axis smart robotics with China's deeply integrated aluminum smelting and tool-making industrial ecosystem.
After forging blank formation, our CNC arrays utilize continuous 5-axis simultaneous high-speed machining centers to cut spoke profiles, center bores, and backpad pockets. We maintain critical runout tolerances below 0.02 mm, guaranteeing zero high-speed steering vibration across gravel, tarmac, and uneven desert tracks without heavy lead balancing weights.
By producing our proprietary extrusion and forging dies in-house, we compress the traditional tooling cycle from 90 days down to 21-28 business days. For global brand owners executing seasonal product launches, this agile prototyping setup allows rapid 3D CAD modeling, FEA verification, sample forging, and JWL destructive testing within 35 calendar days.
Positioned along the Yangtze River industrial belt, Rimax benefits from direct raw aluminum molten delivery, localized anodizing, automated zero-discharge powder coating lines, and integrated export packaging manufacturers. This proximity reduces upstream freight waste, providing international distributors with an average 25% to 35% unit margin advantage over European or Japanese counterparts.
Motorsport engineering does not remain stationary. Rimax is actively investing in next-tier material science, mechanical surface enhancements, and sensor-embedded smart wheel frameworks.
Precision CNC laser-textured or micro-knurled bead seats mechanical interlock with the tire bead, preventing tire-to-rim slippage during brutal launches and high-braking G-forces at ultra-low off-road operating tire pressures (0.8 - 1.2 Bar).
Proprietary computational fluid dynamics (CFD) engineered spoke venting that acts as a centrifugal turbine, accelerating hot air evacuation away from oversized multi-piston gravel brake rotors to prevent brake fluid boiling on downhill stages.
Advancing from 6061-T6 to ultra-lightweight Mg-Li and Al-Sc (Scandium) hybrid alloys for non-championship and unlimited rally raid categories, targeting an additional 18% weight reduction without sacrificing rotational fatigue thresholds.
Sub-surface CNC integration cavities for wireless RFID and piezoelectric stress/temperature monitoring modules, relaying real-time rim fatigue, hub temperature, and bead clamping status straight to race-car telemetry systems.
Transparency is foundational to long-term OEM/ODM partnerships. Our pricing model incorporates aluminum raw ingot indexes (LME / SMM), forging tonnage allocation, and customized surface finishing tiers.
| Wheel Category & Architecture | Common Dimensions (Inches) | PCD / ET Range | Standard Load Rating | FOB China MOQ 20-50 Sets | FOB China Container (100+ Sets) | Lead Time Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Piece Monoblock Forged Rally Aerospace 6061-T6, Rally Spec |
15x6.5 / 15x7.0 16x7.0 / 17x8.0 |
4x100 to 5x120 ET +15 to +48 |
850 kg – 1,050 kg | $145 – $195 / pc | $115 – $155 / pc | 21-25 Days |
| Heavy-Duty Dakar / Rally Raid 4x4 Reinforced Inner Lip, Beadlock-ready |
17x8.5 / 17x9.0 18x9.0 / 20x9.5 |
5x127 to 6x139.7 ET -12 to +25 |
1,200 kg – 1,800 kg | $210 – $285 / pc | $170 – $225 / pc | 25-30 Days |
| 2-Piece Modular Forged Rally Forged Center + Spun Barrel (ARP hardware) |
18x8.5 to 20x11.0 | Bespoke Engineered Custom Offsets |
900 kg – 1,150 kg | $320 – $410 / pc | $265 – $340 / pc | 30-35 Days |
| Low-Pressure Cast Rally Replicas A356.2 Aluminum, T6 Heat Treated |
15x6.5 to 18x8.5 | 4x100 to 5x114.3 Fixed Fitment |
690 kg – 820 kg | $52 – $78 / pc | $38 – $55 / pc | In-Stock / 30D |
| Flow-Forming (Rotary Forged) Line Compacted Barrel, Cast Face |
17x7.5 to 19x9.5 | Universal 5-Lug ET +20 to +45 |
750 kg – 950 kg | $75 – $110 / pc | $58 – $85 / pc | 25-30 Days |
* Pricing varies based on monthly aluminum billet spot exchange rates, specific custom paint/machining requirements (brushed, tinted clear, bead blasted, diamond cut), and bespoke private-label packaging details.
Sourcing wheels for international distribution requires absolute adherence to territorial vehicle inspection and roadworthiness standards. Every Kipardo wheel batch undergoes stringent multi-point laboratory testing.
Wheels undergo mandatory Dynamic Radial Fatigue testing (exceeding 500,000 continuous cycles at 2.0x design load), Dynamic Cornering Fatigue testing (exceeding 100,000 cycles at 1.5x bending moment), and 13° / 30° heavy drop-weight impact verification to certify hub pad and spoke root structural stability without air leakage.
Our manufacturing and metallurgical records comply with strict European aftermarket certification parameters. We deliver detailed coordinate measuring machine (CMM) dimensional reports, Calspan biaxial rolling fatigue validation data, and material spectral analysis sheets to support regional importer ABE and TÜV Gutachten homologations.
Designed for heavy-load off-road trucks and SUV utility fitments throughout North America. Wheels are validated for bead seating retention, zero runout degradation under aggressive lateral g-forces, and finish endurance exceeding 1,000 hours in neutral salt-spray (CASS/NSS) environmental chambers against de-icing road salts.
From custom PCD drillings and concave motorsport geometries to high-volume commercial alloy rims, our production lines supply tier-one brands across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Australia.
We streamline the journey from initial conceptual sketch to ocean freight dispatch. Discover how Rimax acts as your dedicated overseas engineering and manufacturing arm.
Clients share 2D hand sketches, references, or specific fitment profiles. Our engineering division creates native 3D parametric CAD models, simulating cornering fatigue, radial forces, and 13-degree impact points via ANSYS FEA software to shave weight while verifying load durability before metal is ever cut.
Within 15 days of design sign-off, a fully functional 6061-T6 forged prototype is machined, finished, and submitted to our accredited on-site test laboratory. Importers receive full X-ray porosity scans, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) dimensional reports, and destructive fatigue test records prior to volume tooling.
Protect your brand equity with complete private labeling: custom CNC-machined center caps, knurled valve stems, pad-printed or laser-etched lip logos, serialized batch codes, and reinforced multi-ply export cartons designed to endure overseas container vibration and pallet handling.
Direct answers for procurement managers, engineering directors, and wholesale importers evaluating Rimax manufacturing capabilities and export terms.
Flow forming starts with a low-pressure cast face, using high heat and spinning hydraulic rollers to stretch and compress the barrel grain structure. While 15% lighter than standard casting, the spoke face remains a cast matrix. Our forged rally wheels are pressed from a solid 6061-T6 aluminum billet under 10,000 tons of hydraulic pressure, producing 100% forged grain alignment throughout the spokes, hub pad, and rim barrel for maximum impact ductility.
Because forged wheels are machined via CNC from standardized billet blanks, we offer agile MOQs starting at just 4 to 20 units (1 to 5 vehicle sets) for custom bespoke motorsport teams. For commercial private-label distribution programs, our standard production runs achieve maximum cost amortization at 60 to 100+ units per size/style combination.
We operate transparent index-linked pricing based on the London Metal Exchange (LME) or Shanghai Metal Market (SMM) A00 aluminum spot averages. Long-term corporate buyers can lock in 6-month or 12-month supply pricing agreements via hedging allocations, shielding distributors from sudden currency and commodity price swings.
Yes. Our 5-axis CNC programming allows full customization of PCD (from 4x98 classic rally fitments up to 8x180 heavy commercial trucks), center bore tolerances within H7 precision fit, and offsets engineered down to millimeter increments to accommodate massive motorsport brake caliper clearance requirements.
Every Kipardo wheel produced by Shanghai Rimax carries an ironclad 5-Year / 100,000 km structural warranty against material cracking, grain separation, and manufacturing defects, accompanied by a 2-Year comprehensive warranty on all paint, clear coat, and anodized surface treatments under standard environmental exposure.
100% of our production volume undergoes non-destructive helium leak mass-spectrometer testing, continuous industrial X-ray digital radioscopy to ensure zero internal voids, dynamic balancing and CMM runout verification (<0.02 mm), alongside destructive radial, cornering, and drop-weight impact verification sampling for every production heat code.
We routinely ship via FOB Shanghai / Ningbo, CIF destination port, or DDP direct to your distribution warehouse. Full export dossiers accompany every container: Certificate of Origin (Form A/E/RCEP), stamped mill test certificates, RoHS surface compliance records, JWL/VIA pass documentation, and bill of lading packing lists.
Under rapid acceleration, heavy trail braking, or hard landings at low tire pressures (sub 1.0 Bar), the tire's rotational inertia can cause the rubber bead to slip circumferentially around the smooth wheel rim, resulting in severe dynamic wheel unbalance or sudden tire bead de-seating. Our mechanical knurling creates micro-ridges that grip the tire rubber, eliminating bead movement.