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01-29-2015, 12:14 PM | #23 |
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Yep these are lighter than the 343's. From what I've found online the 343's weigh 24.64lbs for the 20x9 and 25.74lbs for the 20x10.
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But what are you giving up then if they are lighter?...when compared to forged. Are they simply not as strong? If so, what does that REALLY mean? How much 'weaker' are they? Will they crack or bend easier?
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02-03-2015, 05:20 PM | #25 |
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I wouldn't say they are that much weaker. Forged obviously has its pros, but also has the hefty price tag to go along with it. These are definitely quality wheels and will not bend or crack easily.
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"Forged obviously has it's pros...". Please explain. If they're not lighter and not 'much stronger'... What ARE the pros?
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With forged wheels, you pay to have a marginally better product. To some people the slight increase in performance is worth the price of paying for forged wheels. It all depends on your needs. Forged wheels can take quite a beating, and are generally stronger than wheels made utilizing other construction methods. Does that mean these flow formed wheels will bend or crack easily? No, but to some, the slight advantage in weight and strength is worth the extra price. The method of flow forming allows wheel companies to make a product that is similar to the strength of a forged wheel without having the high costs associated with the forging process. In fact, many OEM manufacturers such as BMW, Ferrari and Porsche come equipped with wheels that are flow formed. The main benefit of flow formed wheels over forged wheels is the cost. It makes sense for OEM manufacturers to use the flow forming process, especially when they are making a high volume product and need to keep costs down. The costs of tooling and equipment needed to make a forged wheel are significantly higher than that of flow forming, which ultimately gets passed down to the consumer. It all depends on whether or not you are willing to pay the extra amount to have a marginally better product. I have included some good reads below that contain some good information on the various different methods of wheel construction: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=90 http://www.bbs-usa.com/bbs-technology-expertise.cfm
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