What are the benefits of forged wheels?
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Forged wheels are currently the most advanced method of manufacturing aluminum rims. Their most prominent advantages include high strength, enhanced safety, strong plasticity, lightweight, excellent heat dissipation, and fuel efficiency. Below is a detailed introduction to forged wheels: 1. Manufacturing Process: Casting can be divided into gravity casting and low-pressure casting. Gravity casting is an extremely simple process where liquid alloy is poured into a mold and cooled to form, resulting in relatively low costs. Low-pressure casting uses low pressure to force liquid alloy into the mold, producing higher metal density, superior strength, enhanced safety, and complex shapes. It is currently the primary production method for aluminum alloy wheels, with a high degree of automation in the production process. 2. Safety: Forged aluminum wheels are 1-2 times stronger than cast aluminum wheels and 4-5 times stronger than standard iron wheels, making them more durable and impact-resistant. Their toughness and fatigue resistance are also significantly better than cast wheels, reducing the risk of shattering or breaking, thereby offering greater safety.
I particularly love the direct road feedback that forged wheels provide. The material is pressed out under immense pressure from a 10,000-ton press, just like kneading dough, resulting in extremely high density. The most obvious advantage is how lightweight they are—installing a set makes you immediately feel the steering become more responsive, with quicker acceleration and braking. At high speeds, the car feels more stable, and the tires grip the road better during cornering. I remember driving a friend's modified car before—going over speed bumps, the wheel rebound felt crisp and clean, unlike the sluggish response of factory wheels. Of course, these high-strength wheels are also less prone to deformation or cracking when hitting potholes, offering better safety.