The Enkei RAIJIN is a lightweight street wheel from Enkei's Tuning Series, engineered for everyday drivers who demand both style and measurable performance gains. Named after the Japanese god of thunder, the RAIJIN combines a sleek, motorsport-inspired split 7-spoke mesh design with Enkei's proven MAT (Most Advanced Technology) flow-forming construction. This specific configuration measures 18x8.0 with a +35mm offset, a 5x112 bolt pattern, and a 72.6mm center bore, finished in Matte Gunmetal.
Enkei's proprietary MAT process starts with an initial cast and then applies a rotary-style spin-forging technique to the barrel of the wheel. This stretches and compresses the metal, aligning the grain structure to closely mimic that of a forged wheel — resulting in thinner walls, reduced weight, and significantly improved tensile strength compared to conventional cast wheels. The result is a wheel that delivers near-forged performance at a cast wheel price point.
Reducing unsprung rotational mass has real, tangible effects on vehicle dynamics. A lighter wheel helps the brakes shed speed more efficiently, allows the engine to accelerate the wheel with less effort, and can contribute to improved fuel economy — all without any engine modifications.
Key Features:
- MAT Flow-Forming Technology — Enkei's proprietary process combines casting and spin-forging for a stronger, lighter barrel with forged-like grain structure
- Spec-E Inspected — Enkei's own internal test standard, which exceeds JWL requirements with a higher impact drop point and additional fatigue test cycles
- Split 7-Spoke Mesh Design — Motorsport-inspired aesthetic suited for daily driving and performance applications
- Size: 18x8.0
- Offset: +35mm
- Bolt Pattern: 5x112
- Center Bore: 72.6mm
- Finish: Matte Gunmetal
- 18" wheels include a standard center cap; flat center cap available separately and compatible with most 18" RAIJIN configurations
- Available in Silver, Black, Matte Gunmetal, and Hyper Silver finishes across the RAIJIN lineup; Titanium Gray available as Special Order
Built to Enkei's exacting Spec-E standards and backed by decades of motorsport engineering — including Enkei's long-standing involvement as a Formula 1 wheel supplier — the RAIJIN delivers genuine performance benefits wrapped in a bold, street-ready design.