So what is the difference between wheel construction types?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

*Mindz* · 12-21-2009, 11:22 AM

I'm trying to figure out the difference between 1/2/3-pieced wheels, as well as forged vs. other things. I can't seem to find the info on wikipedia or in this forum via a search.

What's the most durable rim?
What's lightest of the wheel construction types?
What's the best racing wheel type?

I don't need to know brands, but just trying to figure out what type of wheels I should be looking for. I really like deep dish on wheels, but I'm pretty sure it's counterproductive if I take it to the track.

I might end up going with a set for cruising and a seperate set to take to the track.

Thanks!

COR Forged · 12-21-2009, 02:21 PM

What exactly are you trying to learn/find out?

67 GTO · 12-21-2009, 02:34 PM

This is from Tire Rack,

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=90

*Mindz* · 12-21-2009, 06:42 PM

Thanks GTO.

@ COR, I was looking to find out all the terminology behind wheels. Why people prefer modular forged over cast wheels. What pieces are in a 1 piece, 2 piece and 3 piece forged wheel.

The one question that I still have left is, does anyone make a lightweight forged wheel with a lip that's 3"+?

12-21-2009, 11:22 AM	#1
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	So what is the difference between wheel construction types?? I'm trying to figure out the difference between 1/2/3-pieced wheels, as well as forged vs. other things. I can't seem to find the info on wikipedia or in this forum via a search. What's the most durable rim? What's lightest of the wheel construction types? What's the best racing wheel type? I don't need to know brands, but just trying to figure out what type of wheels I should be looking for. I really like deep dish on wheels, but I'm pretty sure it's counterproductive if I take it to the track. I might end up going with a set for cruising and a seperate set to take to the track. Thanks! __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

12-21-2009, 06:42 PM	#4
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Thanks GTO. @ COR, I was looking to find out all the terminology behind wheels. Why people prefer modular forged over cast wheels. What pieces are in a 1 piece, 2 piece and 3 piece forged wheel. The one question that I still have left is, does anyone make a lightweight forged wheel with a lip that's 3"+? __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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12-21-2009, 02:21 PM	#2
COR Forged Drives: SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 383	What exactly are you trying to learn/find out?

12-21-2009, 02:34 PM	#3
67 GTO 13.453 @ 101.90 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 1,877	This is from Tire Rack, http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=90