3 piece wheel vs 1 piece, scarce chrome
09-13-09 | 01:37 PM
#31
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to me....the two best advantages for a 3pc wheel are fitment/sizing possibilities and look of the wheel.
no one has denied that.
09-13-09 | 06:56 PM
#33
09-14-09 | 08:28 AM
#34
FORGING
A> Is about 1.8(80%) stronger than casted products.
B> Is about 1.4(40%) stronger than billet products.
-Forged materials are typically used in machinery that is subject to tremendous amounts of stress, such as forged pistons for race cars and dragsters.
-Forging is the top Metallurgical production process for performance products.
-As in the automotive wheel market, most of the top manufactures will choose a forged product over billet or cast. This is for strength, reliability, and durability.
And can I add , 3 piece wheels are built to spec ( no hub rings ) , and custom offsets to your liking .
I understand alot of people wont spend that kind of money on a set of wheels , but please dont lie and say you would rather have a one piece wheel . And yes there are some nice and strong one piece wheels out there but come on guys we all know there is nothing like a multi piece wheel .
A> Is about 1.8(80%) stronger than casted products.
B> Is about 1.4(40%) stronger than billet products.
-Forged materials are typically used in machinery that is subject to tremendous amounts of stress, such as forged pistons for race cars and dragsters.
-Forging is the top Metallurgical production process for performance products.
-As in the automotive wheel market, most of the top manufactures will choose a forged product over billet or cast. This is for strength, reliability, and durability.
And can I add , 3 piece wheels are built to spec ( no hub rings ) , and custom offsets to your liking .
I understand alot of people wont spend that kind of money on a set of wheels , but please dont lie and say you would rather have a one piece wheel . And yes there are some nice and strong one piece wheels out there but come on guys we all know there is nothing like a multi piece wheel .
09-15-09 | 08:54 PM
#36
As I said in an earlier post, 1 piece forged is the best choice for performance....so we agree on that. We are car enthusiasts around here, not performance drivers.
My point is that none of us are racing. That alone negates the advantage of a high cost forged multipiece wheel.
WHat's left as an advantage for these high end wheels, the look.
When you add in the extra care needed to maintain a high cost wheel, the fibration caused by water getting in the barrel on rainy days, the softer material which is more prone to bending...high cost forged wheels are actually a disadvantage.
I've been doing this around 25 years, it's all about the looks.
Racers are a different breed. They don't put 19/20 inch wheels with rubber band low profile tires on their racer-type cars. They don't put wheels with 4 inch lips on their racing cars. They don't use Falken crap tires either.
One piece cast wheels are more reliable for daily driving but most people here prefer the look of a multipiece wheel. There is nothing wrong with that. My only problem is when those people behave like snobs by putting down anything other than a multipiece forged wheel.
I've done my research and I have experience.
I don't know a lot about turbo.
I know about wheels.
My point is that none of us are racing. That alone negates the advantage of a high cost forged multipiece wheel.
WHat's left as an advantage for these high end wheels, the look.
When you add in the extra care needed to maintain a high cost wheel, the fibration caused by water getting in the barrel on rainy days, the softer material which is more prone to bending...high cost forged wheels are actually a disadvantage.
I've been doing this around 25 years, it's all about the looks.
Racers are a different breed. They don't put 19/20 inch wheels with rubber band low profile tires on their racer-type cars. They don't put wheels with 4 inch lips on their racing cars. They don't use Falken crap tires either.
One piece cast wheels are more reliable for daily driving but most people here prefer the look of a multipiece wheel. There is nothing wrong with that. My only problem is when those people behave like snobs by putting down anything other than a multipiece forged wheel.
I've done my research and I have experience.
I don't know a lot about turbo.
I know about wheels.
3 pc wheels are a waste of money IMO. They do look better than any cast ( chrome quality, flat face custom look, and bigger lips) but you can 90% of the look with60% of the cost. I had a horrible experience with a set of $5300 Asanti wheels . My vote is to go with a quality cast wheel like a TSW, Vossen, Axis, enkei etc
09-16-09 | 03:46 PM
#37
I just want people to acknowledge that it's the look that draws us to high end wheels. Not some some crap about performance when they are NOT racing. ALso wish people would stop belittling those who buy lower end wheels like they are at some disadvantage when it's only the look that is the issue.
09-19-09 | 08:57 PM
#38
Here here....I agree. The look is soooo cool.
I just want people to acknowledge that it's the look that draws us to high end wheels. Not some some crap about performance when they are NOT racing. ALso wish people would stop belittling those who buy lower end wheels like they are at some disadvantage when it's only the look that is the issue.
I just want people to acknowledge that it's the look that draws us to high end wheels. Not some some crap about performance when they are NOT racing. ALso wish people would stop belittling those who buy lower end wheels like they are at some disadvantage when it's only the look that is the issue.
09-20-09 | 09:16 PM
#39
Over the years I've been a member here, there have been many threads where people put down other people's choice when that choice is not high end wheels. They usually claim inferior performance as the issue when it's looks that is the real deal.
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