Minilite?

i've noticed alot of fords (in the UK especially) like to fit Minilite wheels onto their rides. why is this so? is it purely for styling or what? because according to WheelWeights.net, the Minilite Magnesium (forged magnesium) of size 15x7 weighs 4.76 kg (10.5 lbs). BUT, there are other lightweight japanese rims that weigh less such as the Enkei RP-F1 (contemplating a set for the putra) which weighs 4.44 kg (9.8 lbs).

now, you may be thinking that, "aiya, this nick tok kok la. only a few hundred gram difference what!!!!" BUT have you thought about price and availability. the minilite as quoted here is RM3936 for a set of 4 wheels! whereas for the RP-F1, i was quoted RM1200 for a set of 4 at one of the wheels shop opposite N-1 Racing (the one with the yokohama signboard). but i don't know if it's local or not but i lifted it with my pinky! so friggin' light man. unless someone can tell me the exact price and availability of Minilite EV2000 15x7 wheels in Malaysia, i guess a cheaper jap wheel will do. in time to come.

for those who don't know what Minilite wheels are, i've done you a favor by adding a link HERE. so now you don't have to Google and search and stuff. :)