DYMAG^® TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, a wholly owned subsidiary of BORBET GmbH, and ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL MULTITECH CO., LTD. (AIM) have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and industrialisation of carbon hybrid and composite wheel technology for the automotive and motorcycle industries.

This collaboration brings together DYMAG’s industry-leading expertise in carbon wheel technology, BORBET’s position as one of the world’s foremost premium aluminium wheel producers for OEM and Aftermarket, and AIM’s advanced manufacturing capabilities as Taiwan’s largest carbon composite products company to establish a new standard in lightweight, high-strength wheel solutions.

DYMAG^® – A Pioneer in Patented Carbon Automotive Wheels
With a heritage spanning over 50 years, DYMAG^® has been at the forefront of carbon wheel technology since the mid-90s, pioneering the world’s first commercial carbon wheels for automotive and motorcycle applications. Long before other manufacturers entered the market, DYMAG^® developed and patented a unique carbon hybrid wheel design, engineered to offer unmatched durability, impact resistance, and stiffness.

This innovation is built on more than five decades of elite motorsport and high-performance wheel engineering – including deep expertise across carbon fibre, magnesium, and forged aluminium technologies.

Today, DYMAG’s patented BX-F carbon wheel designs are being adopted by major OEMs, as automotive manufacturers increasingly recognise the performance, efficiency, and safety benefits of lightweight carbon hybrid wheels.

BORBET: A Global Leader in Premium Aluminium Wheels
BORBET GmbH, founded in 1881 and based in Hallenberg-Hesborn, NRW, is a leading global manufacturer of light alloy wheels. BORBET supplies over 30 car manufacturers and is highly regarded in the specialised trade. The company has seven locations worldwide and uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure the highest quality. BORBET’s vision is to shape and optimise the mobility of tomorrow. BORBET focuses on continuous research and development to stay ahead of trends in the evolving automotive industry and create sustainable, future-oriented solutions. The company places the highest value on environmental compatibility and social responsibility. BORBET’s light alloy wheels are an expression of technology and style, helping shape a progressive, sustainable future for mobility.

AIM: Taiwan’s Leading Carbon Composite Manufacturer
ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL MULTITECH (AIM) is a global leader in carbon composite technology, recognised as a premier supplier of high-performance carbon sports equipment and a leading manufacturer of carbon composite products in Taiwan. With more than 30 years of experience in composite design, manufacturing, and process innovation, AIM has built deep expertise in precision production and advanced materials engineering. These capabilities enable cost-effective, scalable manufacturing of DYMAG’s carbon hybrid wheels, delivering cutting-edge lightweight wheel technology to global OEM and aftermarket customers. Leveraging this strong foundation, collaboration with DYMAG^® and BORBET will further accelerate product optimisation and enhance OEM market integration.

Why This Partnership Matters: A Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy
The collaboration leverages BORBET and AIM’s established supply networks, AIM’s scalable production infrastructure, and DYMAG’s technical expertise to create a robust, high-quality supply solution for global markets. Through close technical alignment and coordinated development efforts, carbon hybrid wheels can be seamlessly integrated into OEM production lines, delivering a validated, lightweight solution for the vehicles of tomorrow.

A New Era for Carbon Wheel Technology
By uniting DYMAG’s groundbreaking, patented BX-F designs, BORBET’s OEM expertise, and AIM’s advanced manufacturing, this partnership is setting a new industry benchmark for lightweight, high-performance, and safety-focused wheel technology. The collaboration is a critical step toward widespread adoption, ensuring enhanced durability, efficiency, and performance for modern automotive and motorcycle applications.

CHRISTOPHER SHELLEY, Executive Chair, DYMAG^®:
“This partnership enables DYMAG^® to bring our carbon wheel technology to the rapidly expanding OEM market, supporting the industry’s shift towards lightweight, high-performance solutions.”

BURKHARD PLETT, CEO, BORBET:
“By combining BORBET’s OEM expertise with DYMAG’s pioneering carbon wheel technology, we are creating a scalable solution that will redefine high-performance wheels for automakers worldwide.”

MIKE CHOU, General Manager, AIM Group:
“Our manufacturing expertise in advanced composites, combined with DYMAG’s patented wheel technology, positions us to bring industry-leading lightweight solutions to market at scale.”

Checking tyre tread levels is a must-do for all responsible UK motorists, but knowing the age of your tyres can be just as important if you want to avoid calling-out your breakdown provider this spring.

Lee Puffett, Managing Director of Start Rescue, one of the UK’s largest breakdown companies explains:

“Better weather means all kinds of vehicles are coming out of hibernation and back on the road, such as cherished classics, cool convertibles, motorhomes, family runabouts and sports bikes. Even cars parked up for months by fair weather drivers will also make an appearance.

“And whilst there might be plenty of tread and you’re road legal, the tyres could be in bad shape. The majority of leading tyre manufacturers recommend replacing tyres at ten years, including the spare in the boot, and we think this is sound advice from the experts.”

Tyre ‘age checks’ don’t need expert help, there’s a prominent DOT marking on the sidewall with the final four digits showing first the week and then the year of manufacture.

If you’re seeing 0212 (that’s the second week of 2012) it might be high time to buy some fresh rubber, even if the tread is fine.

Start Rescue’s data underlines how (usually avoidable) tyre problems continue to plague motorists, with 20 per cent of all requests for their help at the roadside being tyre or wheel related.

And those stats are nudging in the wrong direction with a seven per cent increase noted in the first months of 2023 compared to last year.

The 10-year ‘time for change’ advice is not the only factor. Even younger, low mileage tyres can get old before their time due to low usage, periods of idleness or the rubber drying out due to UV light exposure.  This means that a tyre that regularly ‘hits the road’ can often be healthier because anti-oxidising chemicals are activated which slow the ageing process.

Start Rescue, a Which? Recommended Provider for the last four years suggests a fortnightly routine, especially before long journeys, which focusses on tread depths, keeping to manufacturer-advised pressures and keeping an eye-out for deterioration like cracks, uneven wear, bulges, cuts and the tyre’s age. Anything that doesn’t look right should be checked by a professional.

Puffett, concluded: “Worn tyres are dangerous, but add in potholes which are evident throughout the UK and you could be facing a very serious problem for you and other road users.  So, just as we do a major clean at home in spring, checking over your tyres at this time of year makes really good sense. Tyre related breakdowns and safety issues are preventable if motorists will just do some basic checks on their pride-and-joy.”

Start Rescue has a 4.5-star rating on Trust Pilot, a five-star Defaqto* rating and recently achieved Which? Recommended Provider status for the fourth year running. Start Rescue also has a 97% recommendation rate from customers helped at the roadside.

Launched in 2009, Start Rescue is an integral part of the nation’s fourth largest breakdown and recovery service, Call Assist, which now has more than two million UK customers.

For further breakdown advice, please visit startrescue.co.uk, and click the following links to find detailed and user friendly Start Rescue guides on tread depth and safety checks and how to read tyre codes.”