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The Boxstrom is Dymag's flagship carbon hybrid automotive wheel, named in honor of founder Max Boxstrom. The product of two years of research and development with the National Composites Centre in Bristol, it is protected by a UK patent and PCT coverage in more than 140 countries. Its construction pairs a carbon composite barrel with a high-specification forged aluminum center: the load path is optimized to eliminate stress concentrations, and a sacrificial layer protects the load-bearing structure. The barrel has validated more than 2.5 million radial fatigue cycles, at loads close to triple those seen at the corner of a passenger car. The gain is major: up to 40% lighter than a cast alloy wheel, about 25% less than an equivalent OEM forged wheel, with a moment of inertia lowered by 30 to 40%. Intended for prestige sports cars and supercars, it comes in finish versions (graphite, satin black). In Quebec, it is a summer or track wheel: validate bolt pattern, offset, center bore, brake clearance and TPMS, and avoid exposure to road salt.

The CA5 is a Dymag carbon composite motorcycle wheel with five spokes, designed for racing and the most demanding use. Made with a proprietary weave and optimized ply orientation, it reaches exceptionally low weights: as a guide, about 2.2 kg complete at the front and 2.9 kg complete at the rear on a Ducati application. This extreme lightness sharply reduces rotational inertia and the gyroscopic effect, improving handling, lean-in, acceleration and braking, making it a benchmark for track days and competition. Like any carbon wheel, it requires careful use: increased sensitivity to curb or debris impacts, rigorous inspection after any impact, and specialized repair. Certified to international standards (JWL, BS AU 50, DOT). In Quebec, the CA5 is for the track/sport motorcyclist and not for winter or everyday use on rough roads; validate the motorcycle application, the hub and the brake system before ordering.

The Carbon Hybrid range is Dymag's signature approach for automotive applications: a carbon composite barrel mated to a high-specification forged aluminum center. This multi-material construction combines the stiffness and lightness of carbon at the wheel's periphery, where reducing inertia matters most, with the strength and durability of a forged center at the hub and fasteners. The result is a wheel up to 40% lighter than a cast alloy and significantly lighter than an OEM forged wheel, with a moment of inertia reduced by 30 to 40%, improving acceleration, braking and driving precision. The load path is optimized to eliminate stress concentrations, and a sacrificial layer protects the load-bearing structure. These wheels target prestige sports cars and supercars (Porsche, Corvette, etc.) for road and track use. In Quebec, they suit a summer or collector vehicle; fitment (bolt pattern, offset, center bore, brake clearance, TPMS compatibility) must be validated per application, and winter use with road salt is not recommended.

The Motorcycle Wheels range gathers Dymag's entire motorcycle lineup, which covers two main construction families: forged and extruded aluminum (the UP7X range, robust and road-certified) and carbon composite (the CA5 range and carbon wheels, for racing and extreme performance). Heir to Dymag's invention of the first road-certified carbon motorcycle wheel in 1995, this range targets modern 600 to 1000 cc sport bikes as well as certain older motorcycles via dedicated options. The common objective is the reduction of unsprung mass and rotational inertia, which transforms handling, lean-in, acceleration and braking. The competition pedigree is solid: World Superbike, British Superbike and the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy since 2014. The wheels are certified JWL, DOT and BS AU 50. The choice of forged versus carbon depends on use: daily road use and robustness favor forged aluminum, while track use and the pursuit of minimal mass point toward carbon. Always validate the exact application, the hub, the offset and the brake system.

The UP7X is Dymag's flagship motorcycle wheel in forged and extruded aluminum, designed for modern 600 to 1000 cc sport bikes. Its reworked spoke design incorporates lightening holes to reduce mass while retaining strength, making it about 7% lighter than the UP7AL it replaces. On a model like the Kawasaki ZX-10R, the front comes in around 3.36 kg (versus 4.45 kg stock) and the rear at about 5.62 kg (versus 7.60 kg), a gain of nearly 25% overall. Available in 17 x 3.5 in front and 17 x 4.5 / 5.5 / 6.0 in rear, with options for older motorcycles. The UP7X has a strong competition record: wins at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (Michael Dunlop) and in British Superbike (Ryuichi Kiyonari) starting in 2014. Certified for road and racing (JWL, DOT, BS AU 50), it is the robust forged choice for those who want to lighten their bike without going to carbon. Verify the exact application and offset before purchase.