Generally considered a premium accessory, forged aluminum wheels have become popular among luxury car buyers and performance enthusiasts for their blend of aesthetics, dynamics, and durability. Not ...
Stop, Drop, And Roll, Part 2: A behind-the-scenes look at how Modulare Forged builds its show-quality three-piece wheels If you’ve ever wanted to upgrade the wheels and tires on your late-model ...
Forget carbon-fiber wheels. What you really want mounted to your expensive sports car or track car are forged magnesium wheels. Why is magnesium so great? I phoned the founder and engineering mind ...
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How $16,000 wheels are made

A close look inside a high-end wheel factory reveals how raw forged metal is transformed into one of the most expensive ...
Casting and forging are two different processes in the wheel-making industry. Casting involves molten aluminum, a mold, and a vacuum while forging involves a solid piece of metal called a billet, heat ...
Anyone who says you can’t reinvent the wheel isn’t paying attention. Wheel technology has evolved considerably over the years, from tree trunk slices to wire spokes to modern alloys. These days, ...
CLEVELAND (April 12, 2007) — Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels has started offering its “Dura-Brite” proprietary wheel surface treatment on some of its aftermarket aluminum wheels for light-duty vehicles ...
Wheels might seem like the most mindless part of your car to modify, but if you care about making whatever it is you drive any better, you've got all sorts of things to think about beyond how they ...