AL13 Wheels D011 (Carbon6)

AL 13 D011 (Carbon6) - Forged Carbon Face Engineering for Reduced Unsprung Mass

Where Material Science Meets Suspension Physics

AL 13 D011 (Carbon6) is a forged two-piece wheel that replaces a conventional machined aluminum face with a structural carbon fiber face panel bonded to a forged aluminum barrel. The result is a measurable reduction in unsprung mass — the weight not supported by the suspension spring — which directly improves suspension response time, ride compliance over surface irregularities, and braking deceleration. Every gram eliminated from the rotating, unsprung assembly returns a disproportionate performance dividend that no chassis tuning or spring rate adjustment can replicate.

AL 13 D011 (Carbon6) Design and Engineering

The face of the D011 (Carbon6) is formed from woven carbon fiber, and that weave is not hidden — it is the defining visual element of the wheel. The split ten-spoke pattern is pressed and cured so that the carbon fiber texture reads clearly across each spoke face, contrasting the structural geometry against the organic grid of the weave itself. This is a fundamentally different aesthetic from machined metal: where a forged aluminum face shows tooling lines and surface grain, the carbon face shows directional fiber orientation that changes character under different lighting angles. The barrel is independently forged from aluminum alloy and machined to precise dimensional tolerances before the carbon face is bonded and secured. The two-piece construction allows the face and barrel to be produced and finished separately, enabling a broader range of diameter, width, and offset combinations than a monoblock design permits.

AL 13 D011 (Carbon6) Technical Specifications

The carbon fiber face construction of the D011 (Carbon6) yields a meaningful weight reduction compared to equivalent aluminum-face two-piece wheels — typically in the range of 15 to 20 percent per wheel depending on size — bringing total wheel weight below what forged aluminum alone can achieve at the same diameter and width. The forged aluminum barrel contributes structural rigidity and dimensional accuracy for bead seat and mounting face. The bonding process between face and barrel is engineered to meet the load and impact requirements of both road and track use. Custom bolt pattern drilling, center bore machining, and offset specification are handled at the assembly stage, making the D011 (Carbon6) adaptable across a wide range of European and Japanese performance vehicle platforms.

AL 13 D011 (Carbon6) Available Finishes

The carbon fiber face is available with an exposed weave finish protected by clear coat — preserving the full visual texture of the fiber — or with a painted carbon finish in which color is applied over the weave surface, tinting the texture while retaining the underlying material character. Neither option obscures the construction: the carbon face reads as carbon regardless of finish treatment. The forged aluminum barrel can be finished in a contrasting or complementary specification to the face, including polished, brushed, or painted barrel options. Custom finish combinations are accommodated through AL 13's build-to-order process.

AL 13 D011 (Carbon6) Vehicle Fitment

The D011 (Carbon6) is specified for track-oriented sports cars and high-performance coupes where unsprung mass reduction has a tangible effect on lap times and driving feedback. Platforms include the Porsche 911 GT3 and GT3 RS, where the suspension geometry is tuned to a precision that makes rotational weight reduction immediately perceptible; the BMW M4 CSL, where AL 13 sizing accommodates both axles; the Ferrari F8 Tributo and McLaren 720S, where low-profile tire fitment and wide track dimensions require accurate offset and width specification; and the Lamborghini Huracan Performante, where the factory carbon-intensive construction philosophy aligns with the wheel's own material approach. For each platform, AL 13 engineers fitment to retain proper scrub radius, brake clearance, and load rating.

AL 13 D011 (Carbon6) - Any Vehicle, Any Specification

Custom sizes, bolt patterns, and finish combinations are available across the full D011 (Carbon6) range. AL 13 produces each wheel to order, allowing diameter, width, offset, and center bore to be specified precisely for the intended vehicle and application — from street-registered sports cars to dedicated circuit builds where reducing unsprung weight without compromising design integrity is the primary engineering objective.