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Enkei has adopted two technologies – the Durville die casting and MAT process that ensure cast aluminum wheels have strength comparable to forged ones. In the Durville process, molten aluminum alloy is poured into the mold from its inner rim side, with the disc side facing downward. The alloy is rapidly quenched and solidifies, starting at the disc side, creating a finer metallic structure, significantly enhancing tensile strength, yield strength and elongation. In the MAT process, the wheel rim placed on a mandrel is spun and rolled. This spinning process creates "metal flow" in the metal structure of the aluminum alloy, which is similar to the metal property seen in the forging process. This hybrid process of casting and forging gives wheel high material strength while keeping manufacturing cost more affordable than forged wheels. Additionally, it gives greater freedom of design on the wheel face. Enkei's processing techniques ensure the “strength” of its wheels, and its excellent design capability ensures “stiffness” and “lightness.” Enkei’s design capability is the most-treasured asset and essential for developing the highest performance wheels. The 18x8.0 Anthracite Vulcan's unique split spoke design starts with pockets around the center that are not only a styling cue, but a design feature that also helps reduce the weight of the wheel.