WHEEL Gallery, exclusive distributor of Concept One, Nitto tires, Petrol Wheels, Black Rhino and Twenty Inches Strong wheels, is set to add more prestige to the local market with the introduction of the Blackfleet. Manufactured by Rays Engineering of Japan, Blackfleet is one of Japan’s most exclusive two-piece luxury wheels and is one of the most sought-after wheels in the Japanese VIP-style market. Every Blackfleet premium-line wheel comes with the build quality and cutting-edge design from Rays Engineering. The signature two-piece lightweight rolled aluminum rims with forged center design feature of the Blackfleet gives you the ultimate combination of premium quality, strength and lightness for premium automobiles.

“Each two-piece Blackfleet wheel design is quality-tested to the highest quality, forging standards prior to and during the manufacturing and chroming process.  We’re featuring staggered fitment of the new black-chrome Shinano design, it totally gives your high-end European luxury car the look of authority it deserves,” explains Sammy Liuson of Wheel Gallery. 

Installed on the Nissan 350Z Fairlady in the photo is the Blackfleet “Tosa” design with a staggered fitment of 19x8.5 for the front and 19x9.5 for the rear with Nitto Invo tires. A total of five exclusive Blackfleet designs are available for most Japanese and European luxury sedans in 19 and 20 inches, in chrome and black chrome.

“Known as the authority in the domestic aftermarket industry, Wheel Gallery’s line of wheels fits most Japanese, European and American SUVs, AUVs, subcompact cars and passenger cars. All tuner wheel variants sold in Wheel Gallery are quality-tested, and have been certified by the Japan Wheel License, Vehicle Inspection Association, Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association, ISO9000, QS9000 and TUV.

For inquiries, visit Wheel Gallery at 318 Santolan Road corner M. Paterno, San Juan; or call 724-2739, 726-0965; or log on to www.concept onewheels.com.

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WHEEL Gallery, exclusive distributor of Concept One, Nitto tires, Petrol Wheels, Black Rhino and Twenty Inches Strong wheels, is set to add more prestige to the local market with the introduction of the Blackfleet.