Forged wheels
What forged wheels are, how forging differs from casting and how to tell one from the other.
From the lead article
Around the world that is indeed true, because the cost price (and correspondingly the price) of forged wheels is several times higher than the equivalent figures for cast wheels. That is exactly why forged wheels are traditionally made for premium-class cars, and for expensive sports cars.
Articles in this sectionIn reading order.
- Forged wheels: a privilege of the rich?What are forged wheels, how do they differ from cast ones, and what are the advantages of forging?introduction, 215 words
- What are forged wheels?Forged wheels are made by industrial hot forging, after which, just like cast ones, they go through a process of heat treatment and artificial ageing.283 words
How do you tell forging from casting?There is no way to say for certain whether you are being offered a forging or a casting without sophisticated tests and equipment.386 words