JAPANESE
Carbon Fiber Composite Wheel Series

14 inches and 16 inches Composite Wheel for Solar Cars
Characteristics and Features
　・Original Nomex honeycomb has been replaced with solid corrugated laminate structure (Fig. 1〜2).
　・Composite fiber wheel is made with the 51% cost reduction by changing the wheel design..
　・Original weight is kept the same (1250g) for purposes of keeping a stiffness and strength
　・Rim is made as a one disk monocoque.
　・Light weight, high transmission efficiency using a solid coupling.
　・Correspond to low rolling by wide rims
　・Wheel is mounted on Mitsuba/NGM DD Motor Center Lock hub.
　・Optionally comes with a CFRP cover for drag reduction (Fig. 3〜4)
　・Air valve is positioned outside of the wheel in order to cancel the interference with the motor (Fig. 5)

Please read the text below prior to using or purchasing a wheel from us.
Attention

16inch Solar Car Type

Article No.

CFW-S16-94A

CFRP cover not included

\113,600 (packing charges, shipping charges and taxes not included.)

CFW-S16-94B

CFRP cover included

\126,900 (packing charges, shipping charges and taxes not included.)

Wheel Drawings Download

PDF

DXF

IGES

Specifications

Size

2.15”×16”　Tubeless type

Wheel Outer Diameter

433.2mm

Offset

13.5mm

Hub

Central Diameterφ94　φ8×6 Lock Pin Type PCD116

Wheel Weight

1,250g (without cover)

Air Pressure Resistance

6kg/cm2

Designed Wheel Load

100kgf

Compatible Tires

MICHELIN radial　(Solar Car Type)　65/80X16

DUNLOP SOLARMAX D850 2.25-16

14 inch Solar Car Type

Article No

CFW-S14-94A

CFRP cover not included

\108,700 (packing charges included, shipping charges not included)

CFW-S14-94B

CFRP cover included

\120,800 (packing charges included, shipping charges not included)

Wheel Drawings Download

PDF

DXF

IGES

Specifications

Size

2.00×14　 Tubeless type

Wheel Outer Diameter

381.6mm

Offset

13.5mm

Hub

Central Diameterφ94　φ8×6 Lock Pin Type PCD116

Wheel Weight

1,100g(without cover)

Air Pressure Resistance

6kg/cm2

Designed Wheel Load

100kgf

Compatible Tires

IRC SLR-93 2.25-14

DUNLOP SOLARMAX D850 2.25-14

BRIDGESTONE ECOPIA 2.25-14

※For DUNLOP，BRIDGESTONE Users
This wheel is wide rim method which aim for low rolling resistance.
It is easier to build a wheel if you spread the bead by tie the tread side.

CFW-S16-94A Wheel without cover

Fig. 1 Outside view on the wheel body

Fig. 2 Inside view of the wheel body


CFW-S16-94B Wheel with cover

Fig. 3 CFRP Wheel with cover

Fig. 4 Cover and wheel exploded view

Fig. 5 Air valve section