What Material Are Car Wheels Made Of?

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DelOscar
07/30/25 12:04am
Currently, the main materials used for car wheels are steel and alloy, with alloys further divided into aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy, each applied to vehicles at different price points. The primary advantages of steel wheels are their simple manufacturing process (typically using casting techniques), relatively low cost, and strong resistance to metal fatigue. However, steel wheels also have notable disadvantages: unattractive appearance, heavy weight, high inertial resistance, poor heat dissipation, and a tendency to rust easily. Steel wheels are commonly found in base-model vehicles. Alloy wheels are categorized into aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy wheels, with alloy wheels being standard on higher-end models. Aluminum alloy wheels are primarily made of aluminum, with appropriate additions of metals such as manganese, magnesium, chromium, and titanium. Compared to steel wheels, they are lighter in weight and offer better heat dissipation, which can extend tire life. Magnesium alloy wheels are composed of magnesium as the base material with other elements added. Their characteristics include low density, high specific strength, large specific elastic modulus, excellent heat dissipation, good vibration damping, and greater ability to withstand impact loads compared to aluminum alloy. They also exhibit minimal deformation during high-speed rotation, low inertial resistance, and contribute to improved straight-line driving performance, reduced tire rolling resistance, and consequently lower fuel consumption.
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