SEMA: Look Ma, No Spokes!

Written By: Chris Paukert

Filed Under: AUTOMAKERS, Aftermarket/Tuners, Etc., SEMA, Tech October 31st, 2006 11:14 PM

Do not adjust your web browsers, this wheel really has no spokes. First developed as a motorcycle wheel, the Radurra is made of two-inch thick polycarbonate and reportedly stands up to quite a bit of abuse, as evidenced by a video featuring a Nissan 350 doing an extended series of donuts and general tomfoolery.

That said, we’d be more than a little concerned about cooling issues, even if officials consider these to be “cruising” wheels, not to mention potholes and temperature changes. There’s also the small matter of brake dust. Either way, company reps say that Radurra wheels can be tinted any color, and can even be lit internally. If they can hold up under everyday use, they’re certainly an interesting development.

(Many more Radurra shots after the jump!)

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16 Comments

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T-Bown McGruff November 1st, 2006 9:54 AM Link

Booooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

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0_0 November 1st, 2006 12:51 PM Link

wtf?
plexiglass?

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996X50TT November 1st, 2006 10:25 PM Link

pretty soon we’re going to see this wheel on every black mans cadillac. Great, just great.

996X50TT November 1st, 2006 10:26 PM Link

pretty soon we’re going to see this wheel on every black mans cadillac. Great, just great.

Tony November 2nd, 2006 11:29 AM Link

Nope, not plexiglas (which is an acrylic). Polycarbonate is a much tougher type of plastic. The major drawback I see though is how easily polycarb scratches.

jay357 November 3rd, 2006 2:08 AM Link

996X50TT, you’ll see it on an import before the Black man’s Caddy

DANIEL WILLIAMS November 3rd, 2006 3:23 PM Link

I WANT SOME

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300zxtt November 7th, 2006 1:43 PM Link

They look nicer than those pathetic 22′ spinners. LOL But you know someone will put them on their car with a cheap rotor/brake caliper set up.

Anare' November 8th, 2006 11:09 PM Link

Will there be smaller sizes in production soon 16″-18″ i would love to have those on my volve 240

jay357 November 10th, 2006 3:05 AM Link

GGR, you must drive an Import, which explians the immature comment. Stay out of a grown man’s conversation.

jay357 November 10th, 2006 3:17 AM Link

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/565/1.jpg
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/565/2.jpg

I have proven my statement GGR, what about yours, can you prove it’s true?

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