Cast alloy wheels
How cast alloy wheels are made, how they differ from steel ones, how they cope with potholes and when they can be fitted.
Cast alloy wheels are the most common type of alloy wheel, and this is the kind of wheel that is most popular among motorists. Mass production accordingly brings both positive and negative sides with it. Among the positives is the relatively low price of the finished product; among the negatives, a very large amount of poor-quality and counterfeit product on the market.
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Articles in this sectionIn reading order.
- How are cast alloy wheels made?How are cast alloy wheels made? The name says it: they are cast in a ready-made mould.124 words
- How do cast alloy wheels differ from steel ones?How do cast alloy wheels differ from steel ones? Weight, price, looks, and a few differences that only show up in everyday use.172 words
- How do cast alloy wheels react to potholes?How cast wheels react to potholes: why a steel wheel bends while a cast one may crack, and why repairing a cast wheel is a bad idea.193 words
- When can you use cast alloy wheels?When you can use cast wheels and when it is better to give them up: their advantages over steel ones and the risks on poor roads.334 words