“This wheel is heavier, so it has to be stronger…. right?”
It’s one of the most common misconceptions in the automotive world — and in this episode, we’re breaking down why it isn’t that simple.
A wheel’s weight alone doesn’t determine its strength. What really matters is the combination of construction type, material, and the manufacturing process that is utilized. Let’s discuss why wheel weight really has no bearing on determining a wheel’s strength.
We explain how manufacturers can reduce unnecessary weight while still producing wheels capable of handling the loads and stresses they’re designed for. We also look at why simply adding more material doesn’t automatically make a wheel stronger, and how different manufacturing methods can dramatically affect a wheel’s properties. We compare Cast, Flow-Formed, and Forged wheels, take a look at metal grain structure, and explain why and how a lightweight wheel is engineered to be strong, while saving you lbs per corner.
If you’ve ever wondered why lightweight wheels cost more, how forged wheels can be both lighter and stronger, or whether a heavier wheel is actually a stronger wheel, this episode breaks it all down.
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