DDM Project 370Z

shabarivas

what do those wheels weigh in at? are they forged?

M.Bonanni

Not sure on the weights yet, I will weigh mine when they get here.

The wheels are "flow formed" which is the same technology used to make Formula 1 wheels according to their website...

"Flow Forming is a production procedure that turns the wheel (or rim section) over a special mandrel and three hydraulic rollers using tremendous pressure. The pressure and turning then force the rim area to form against the mandrel, creating the shape and width of the rim. During Flow Forming, the rim actually "flows" down to create the full rim width. During Flow Forming, pressure applied to the cast rim actually changes its mechanical properties, so its strength and impact values become similar to those of a forged rim. That translates to up to 15% less weight when compared to a standard cast wheel. Our technological breakthroughs in heat treating allow us to increase dent resistance without having to make the wheel heavier."

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