…Plus Size Wheels and Tires Using Lightweight Wheels SSR Semi-Solid Forged 17" x 8" alloy wheels fitted with 245/45ZR17-sized Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico tires The SSR aluminum alloy wheels used in this test feature five-spoke styling and a unique manufacturing process called Semi-Solid Forging (SSF).…
…a fully forged alloy wheel, however, this option can be expensive. There are many highly engineered cast alloy options that are more affordable and provide a great bang for your buck. Kosei K1 Racing Kosei K1 TS Enkei RPF1 Enkei PF01 TRMotorsports MT1 TRMotorsports C1 These wheels are designed…
…unsprung weight is equivalent to 10 pounds of weight inside the vehicle. While decent looking and relatively light for an Original Equipment wheel, the O.E. wheels for the GT-R, depending on your model, weigh between 22 and 27 lbs. each. The problem is, the GT-R just looks right with 20s, so what…
…produces a wheel that is extremely light and strong. Combining the HLT technologies with the flow forming process creates mechanical features similar to those of a forged wheel. This allows for a dramatic reduction in wheel weight while enhancing structural rigidity vs. a standard cast wheel. Ideal…
…forging dies under extreme pressure. This produces the lightest and strongest product of the three primary methods. Most of the 2- and 3-piece custom wheels and race wheels in the market are forged. The downside is that due to the extensive tooling required to create a finished wheel, forged wheels…
…rejoice as the gold color is iconic for Subaru wheels. It's designed and manufactured in Italy, along with all O.Z. Racing wheels. Each wheel undergoes O.Z.'s HLT (High Light Technology) finish processing that produces a wheel near forged strength and finish quality that is one of the…
…standard wheels weigh approximately 28 lbs. and the optional forged wheels weigh 26 lbs. Both the standard Michelin Pilot Super Sports and the optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 weigh 22 lbs. Ideally we'd want a wider, lighter wheel that's relatively close to our 50 mm factory wheel offset.…
…their veins, arguably like no other marque in the business. BBS is synonymous with high-quality wheels. From forged three-piece wheels that reduce unsprung weight, to performance-oriented cast wheels for everyday driving, the German company has positioned themselves as a leader in the world of motor…
…a forged wheel, but without the high cost of forging. Some of the special wheels produced for O.E.M. high performance or limited production vehicles utilize this type of technology resulting in a dramatic reduction in wheel weight while enhancing structural rigidity vs. a standard cast wheel. Wheel…
…some BBS Does this all matter? Wheels are an aesthetic statement as much as a functional part of our vehicle, but since most of us do not race, a forged wheel, or even pressurized cast wheel that carries a higher price tag may not be necessary. Choose which wheels you like on your vehicle. Pick two…
…the barrel of a low-pressure cast aluminum wheel to obtain the desired profile. This flow forming process, also known as spinning, produces wheels that are extremely light and strong, with mechanical characteristics similar to those of a forged wheel at a greatly reduced cost. We carry the…
…The fully forged construction of the Mustang GT Forged wheel will not only upgrade the appearance of your Mustang, but also increase driveline and suspension responsiveness by reducing unsprung weight. Boss 302R Mustang GT Track Package Mustang GT Forged To view all of the SVT Ford Racing wheels…
Wheels are just another name for Rims. Technically the Rim is just the outside edge section of the wheel that "touches" the tire. Among our most popular "rims" are American Racing Rims, Borbet Rims, OZ, and BBS. For the C6 Corvette, I like the lightest weight forged wheel that we…
…have yet to give up. New O.Z. wheels continue to impress us at Tire Rack, the newest of which is without exception. O.Z. has unveiled their Superforgiata wheel, shown at right, which will take its place in our inventory later this year. It's a single-piece, forged wheel that comes in a small variety…
Tire Rack will be offering the new center lock O.Z. Racing Superforgiata one–piece, forged wheel. The 19x8.5 is expected to be under 17 lbs. for Porsche applications and are expected in our warehouses sometime in the fourth quarter of 2010.
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