is a Japanese motorcycle and passenger car wheel manufacturer for both motorsport and street use.

The company was founded in 1950 and it is also an OEM manufacturer of wheels for production vehicles, mainly in Aluminium wheels for sporty models.

Enkei Corporation

The name Enkei is an abbreviation of its original name at the time of foundation in 1950, Ensyu Keigoukin (lit. Enshu lightweight alloy), where Enshu is a historical name for Shizuoka prefecture of Japan.

Enkei Corporation

Motorsport involvement

Enkei has been involved in motorsport, most famously in Formula 1 since 1995, supplying wheels for the McLaren F1 Team and in Super GT series.

Enkei Corporation

References

External links

Enkei Global site

Enkei America

Companies based in Shizuoka Prefecture

Japanese companies established in 1950

Manufacturing companies established in 1950

Auto parts suppliers of Japan

Wheel manufacturers

Japanese brands

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