Picking wheels can be confusing. Cast, flow formed, forged... what's the difference? And more importantly, which one is right for your car?
1. Cast Wheels – The Budget Pick
How they're made: Melt aluminum, pour into a mold, let it cool.
The good:
Cheap to make, cheap to buy
Works fine for daily driving
The not-so-good:
Heavy – hurts performance and fuel economy
Metal structure is porous, more likely to crack under stress
2. Flow Formed Wheels – The Middle Child
How they're made:Start with a cast, then heat it up and spin it while rollers squeeze and stretch the barrel. This makes the metal denser and stronger.
The good:
Lighter and stronger than cast
Better value than forged
The not-so-good:
Barrel design is limited by the process
Still not as strong as forged
3. Forged Wheels – The Real Deal
How they're made:Take a solid block of premium aluminum (6061-T6). Squeeze it with over 10,000 tons of pressure. Then CNC-machine it into a work of art.
The good:
Super strong: Hit a pothole? It might bend, but it won't shatter.
Super light: Less unsprung weight = better acceleration, braking, and handling.
Fully customizable: Want a specific offset or crazy spoke design? No problem.
Built to last: These wheels can outlive your car.
The not-so-good:
Costs more
So... Why Go Forged?
Honest talk? Not everyone needs forged wheels.
But if you:
Want your car to feel more responsive
Care about every pound of unsprung weight
Push your car hard – track days, canyon runs, or just aggressive driving
Want wheels that look exactly how you want them to look
...then forged is worth every penny.
Here's what you get with our forged wheels:
✅ Stronger, lighter, faster – you'll feel the difference
✅ Better heat dissipation – your brakes will thank you
✅ Built to your specs – perfect fitment, no spacers, no compromises
✅ Investment piece – wheels you'll keep for years
Wheels are a big decision. We get it.
👉 Check out our forged wheel gallery
👉 Tell us what you drive – we'll help you find the perfect fit
