It is becoming easier for many car owners to win the race to build a safer, more fuel efficient vehicle. Automotive enthusiasts are finally beginning to see what race car drivers knew for years: Forged tires deliver significantly higher performance, safety, and mileage than standard-cast wheels.
Manufacturers can forge wheels that are lighter than those made using the casting process. Experts say that forged wheels can reduce the overall car’s weight. This has many benefits.
Forged wheels weigh at least 15% less than the average wheel.
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Better mechanical characteristics mean faster acceleration, less fuel consumption, and shorter braking distances. These features can save lives as well fuel and money, says Mark Lisnyansky. He is president of Magnesium.com and Lightest.com. They both offer weight-reduction solutions that are applicable to various applications.
Forged automobile wheels are produced by applying very high forces to aluminum and magnesium billets. They are stronger than cast wheels, and can be made with thinner cross-sections. This makes them lighter and more suitable for acceleration and turning. Forged wheels provide better suspension response.
Lisnyansky explains that there has been a trend, particularly among SUV owners, to have larger, more stylish large-diameter rims installed. Forged wheels can be used to achieve the desired look and weight reduction without the need for additional weight.
Lisnyansky says that few people realize their vehicle’s inability to carry such a heavy load. Overloading your vehicle can reduce the life expectancy of certain parts and negatively affect its ability to perform. The suspension and other components can be less stressed by forged wheels that are able to withstand equal loads but have better characteristics.
Truckers have made the switch to lighter, forged wheels in order to reap immediate economic benefits. This includes increased fuel mileage and greater commercial load. Bike and motorcycle riding has been a success.
Extruded and forged components (such as wheels), have been used for many years.
Forged wheels offer superior vehicle performance, strength and durability, as well as aesthetic appeal, Lisnyansky states.
