Forged wheels aren't just for sports cars—they're a great upgrade for lots of vehicles.
But why do off-road cars, luxury cars, and more rely on them? It's because they offer top-notch performance and durability that meet each vehicle's unique needs. Let's see how forged wheels—like T6061-T6 forged wheels improve different rides.
High-performance and race cars need forged wheels. These vehicles require lightweight parts to boost speed and agility, and forged wheels deliver. Their strong-yet-light design cuts unsprung weight, leading to faster acceleration, sharper handling, and shorter stops. T6061-T6 forged wheels are popular here—they balance strength and lightness perfectly for racing's tough demands.
Off-road vehicles face rough terrain, rocks, and impacts. Forged wheels resist bending and cracking way better than cast ones, making them more reliable. Off-road car fans often upgrade to forged wheels to avoid wheel failure during adventures, so they can tackle even the hardest trails with confidence.
Luxury vehicles get benefits too. Beyond performance, forged wheels can have detailed designs that make the car look better. Manufacturers often offer customized forged wheels as upgrades for luxury cars and SUV cars—their size and bolt pattern fit many models, adding a fancy touch without hurting performance. They match the vehicle's premium look perfectly.
Even heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles use forged wheels. These vehicles carry big loads, so wheels that handle weight without breaking are a must. Forged wheels let trucks work safely and efficiently, even under constant stress.
From racing to off-roading to luxury, forged wheels fit each vehicle type's needs. Their versatility, strength, and performance make them essential—they're not just an upgrade, but a must-have for drivers who want the best.
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The
aluminum alloy wheels forged
in our country use 6061 grade aluminum alloy (LD30). Compared with traditional steel wheels, they have the advantages of light weight, beautiful appearance, and good heat dissipation performance. However, due to the limitations of 6061 material, under the existing commonly used forging methods, its good mechanical properties can only reach tensile strength of 350Mpa, yield strength of 320MPa, elongation of about 12%, a piece of 6061 aluminum alloy truck wheel finished product is about 25kg, so its tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and weight can no longer meet the requirements of existing trucks for wheels.
Forging: The front surface of the cast rod is pre-forged with a pressure forging machine, forged into a bowl shape, and then the back of the cast rod is forged once with a pressure forging machine, forged into a cylindrical shape, and the cast rod is rolled into a forged billet with a spinning machine. The forged billet is in the shape of the edge of the rim.
Heat treatment: solid solution treatment of forged billet, solution temperature 465-475℃, solution time 2-3 hours, quenching within 15 seconds after solution treatment, quenching temperature 40-60°C, time 85-95 seconds, aging treatment after quenching, aging temperature 115-125°C, aging time 22-24 hours.
