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Munro & Associates is once again proving that when customers speak, we listen. After a wave of enthusiastic feedback, the team behind Munro Live has expanded its Delta wheel lineup, applying our signature Delta spoke wheel innovation to new sizes, styles, and even materials. This update is more than cosmetic—these wheels are designed for real performance, rigorous testing, and customizable flair.
In this post, we’ll break down the new offerings, engineering rationale, and what sets Munro wheels apart from conventional cast or forged alternatives. Whether you’re a track-day enthusiast, daily driver, or Tesla modder, there’s now a Munro Delta wheel for you.
Listening to the Market: Why We Built Smaller and Smarter
Initially, Munro launched the signature Delta wheel in a larger diameter. After releasing the first product promo, viewers demanded more sizing options. The result? A new 18-inch variant of our signature Delta wheel. This smaller size offers:
- Lower weight: Better for acceleration and energy efficiency.
- Lower cost: Accessible to more EV owners without compromising performance.
- High strength: Maintains the triangulated Delta geometry for optimal cornering load resistance.
This 18″ wheel doesn’t compromise on Munro’s principles—every unit is forged, not cast, for high precision and durability.
Introducing Apex and Gran Turismo: Two New Designs
Beyond the signature model, Munro has unveiled two additional wheel designs, each tuned for specific driving styles:
1. Apex Wheel
- Design: 8-spoke layout.
- Use Case: Track-focused performance.
- Material: Available in magnesium AZ80 alloy.
- Strength Profile: Exceptional fatigue resistance, especially for aggressive cornering with sticky tires.
Named for its role at the racing apex, this wheel sacrifices some aerodynamic drag resistance in favor of cooling and lateral load stability. It’s built to survive brutal track days.
2. Gran Turismo Wheel
- Design Intent: Balance between style, weight, and functionality.
- Target Audience: Enthusiasts who prioritize visual appeal and everyday performance.
- Cooling Optimization: Less extreme than Apex, more practical for street performance.
This wheel delivers less weight than cast wheels and a refined GT aesthetic for those who want subtle style without the full race package.
Signature and Bulletproof: EV Optimization with OEM-Level Engineering
The signature Delta wheel, available now in sizes from 18″ through 21″, offers OEM+ aerodynamic performance. For Tesla enthusiasts, this wheel merges function with form, compatible with the Model 3, S, X, and Y.
For maximum aero efficiency, the Bulletproof Wheel design is a closed-face forged wheel that minimizes drag. It’s perfect for range-conscious drivers who also want a sleek look. It’s available in both 20” and 22” sizes, along with five-lug versions for broader compatibility across Tesla’s lineup.
Customization Options: Color, Machining, and Forging
Each Munro Delta wheel is CNC-machined and forged, ensuring precise tolerances and structural integrity. They’re custom-made—built to order—so if you want bronze, matte black, brushed silver, or anything in between, just ask.
Munro doesn’t deal in mass-produced stock. Instead, we offer:
- Custom finishes
- Color-matching options
- Made-to-order geometry and fitment
Testing and Simulation: Where Engineering Meets Truth
These wheels don’t just look good—they survive brutal testing regimens. Munro backs every wheel with in-house validation, including:
- Curb strike and impact tests (with high-speed slo-mo replay)
- Cornering fatigue simulations
- Radial load FEA and real-world scanning
- Bolt-circle stress distribution analysis
For example, the Gran Turismo wheel underwent impact and flange durability tests, while simulation tools identified weak points via stress heatmaps (avoiding yellow and red zones). These insights come from full Tesla vehicle teardowns, where Munro reverse-engineers every component to optimize performance and reduce weight.
The Delta Spoke Principle: Structural Optimization Through Triangulation
At the heart of every Munro wheel is a geometry-first philosophy rooted in structural engineering. Unlike conventional beam-spoke designs, Munro’s wheels employ Delta triangulation, a principle that increases strength and reduces material use.
This concept is inspired by finite element optimization algorithms, which consistently output triangles as the most efficient structure for force distribution. These findings are translated into manufacturable forms using clever geometric workarounds, allowing Munro to keep the wheel strong while shaving off grams.
A traditional cast or machined wheel is essentially a series of beams. Munro’s Delta wheels, however, mimic structural trusses, resisting lateral loads with superior stiffness and less weight.
Building on Military and Experimental Projects
Before commercializing wheels, Munro worked on niche aerospace and defense applications. Some early prototypes include:
- Carbon fiber wheels for military trucks
- Hybrid aluminum–carbon constructions
- Advanced stress-optimized geometries based on simulation-first design
These learnings were folded back into the Delta wheel product line, giving consumers access to high-end techniques refined on extreme projects.
The Takeaway: Wheels Made for Real-World Use and Elite Performance
Munro’s Delta wheels now serve a broad spectrum of automotive needs—from EV commuters looking for efficiency gains to racers demanding fatigue-resistance under lateral Gs. With new sizes, fresh designs, and deeper customization, this product line showcases what Munro does best: engineering-driven innovation.
Here’s what sets Munro Delta wheels apart:
- Triangulated Delta geometry for structural efficiency
- CNC-machined, forged aluminum or magnesium
- Available in 18–22” sizes
- Custom color and design options
- Track-proven, simulation-verified performance
- Compatible across Tesla’s full vehicle lineup
Ready to Upgrade?
Whether you’re shaving seconds off your lap time or looking for subtle gains in EV range and acceleration, Munro Delta wheels deliver. Explore our full catalog and request a quote for your custom set.
And don’t forget to watch teardown insights, engineering analysis, and more EV innovations at Munro Live and at Munro & Associates.
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