Are OEM wheels pressure-cast or gravity cast?
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Are OEM wheels pressure-cast or gravity cast?
Hi all,
Just wondering as I have to look for new wheels (chromed wheels are peeling, letting out air). I find decent looking wheels, but the least expensive either don't say their manufacturing process, or are stated as gravity-cast.
My understanding is that gravity cast is the least expensive, with some compromises on strength of the material of the wheel. There are several forms of pressure casting, and of course there are forged wheels.
My understanding is that OEM wheels are typically low-pressure-cast. Can anyone confirm this?
Any help appreciated.
Just wondering as I have to look for new wheels (chromed wheels are peeling, letting out air). I find decent looking wheels, but the least expensive either don't say their manufacturing process, or are stated as gravity-cast.
My understanding is that gravity cast is the least expensive, with some compromises on strength of the material of the wheel. There are several forms of pressure casting, and of course there are forged wheels.
My understanding is that OEM wheels are typically low-pressure-cast. Can anyone confirm this?
Any help appreciated.
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 798
From: PA, near Philly
Looks like I found some answers to the question:
Most OEM wheels seem to be light pressure cast, though manufacturers can make forged wheels, or multi-piece wheels.
Ebay weighs in on replica and aftermarket wheels vs OEM
http://www.ebay.com/gds/The-truth-ab...7814191/g.html
and again here
http://www.ebay.com/gds/On-OEM-Autom...6035868/g.html
On Tirerack, some of the brands that make pressure-cast wheels are:
American Racing, ASA, Avarus, Axis, BBS, Borbet, Elbrus, Enkei Racing and Tuning, Kazera, Moda, O.Z., Zinik (and I'm sure there are more).
Most OEM wheels seem to be light pressure cast, though manufacturers can make forged wheels, or multi-piece wheels.
Ebay weighs in on replica and aftermarket wheels vs OEM
http://www.ebay.com/gds/The-truth-ab...7814191/g.html
and again here
http://www.ebay.com/gds/On-OEM-Autom...6035868/g.html
On Tirerack, some of the brands that make pressure-cast wheels are:
American Racing, ASA, Avarus, Axis, BBS, Borbet, Elbrus, Enkei Racing and Tuning, Kazera, Moda, O.Z., Zinik (and I'm sure there are more).
Hi all,
Just wondering as I have to look for new wheels (chromed wheels are peeling, letting out air). I find decent looking wheels, but the least expensive either don't say their manufacturing process, or are stated as gravity-cast.
My understanding is that gravity cast is the least expensive, with some compromises on strength of the material of the wheel. There are several forms of pressure casting, and of course there are forged wheels.
My understanding is that OEM wheels are typically low-pressure-cast. Can anyone confirm this?
Any help appreciated.
Just wondering as I have to look for new wheels (chromed wheels are peeling, letting out air). I find decent looking wheels, but the least expensive either don't say their manufacturing process, or are stated as gravity-cast.
My understanding is that gravity cast is the least expensive, with some compromises on strength of the material of the wheel. There are several forms of pressure casting, and of course there are forged wheels.
My understanding is that OEM wheels are typically low-pressure-cast. Can anyone confirm this?
Any help appreciated.
Last edited by philpoe; Jun 4, 2013 at 10:11 AM.
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