FS: New 19" Forgestar F14 Piano Black (in Canada)
04-09-2010, 02:26 PM
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09 C63 White/Black
FS: New 19" Forgestar F14 Piano Black (in Canada)
Got this set from OneAutoSport about a month ago. Decided to sell my C63, so this set of rims is up for sale. Still in box. Asking $1300 USD (or CAD). Located in Toronto.
04-10-2010, 08:22 PM
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You both are right . . .
From Tirerack's website:
Spun-Rim, Flow-Forming or Rim Rolling Technology
This specialized process begins with a low pressure type of casting and uses a special machine that spins the initial casting, heats the outer portion of the casting and then uses steel rollers pressed against the rim area to pull the rim to its final width and shape. The combination of the heat, pressure and spinning create a rim area with the strength similar to a forged wheel without the high cost of the forging. Some of the special wheels produced for the O.E.M. high performance or limited production vehicles utilize this type of technology resulting in a light and strong wheel at a reasonable cost. BBS has used this technology for several years in their production of racing wheels for Formula One and Indy cars. BBS's RC wheel for the aftermarket is an example of a wheel produced using spun rim technology.
From Tirerack's website:
Spun-Rim, Flow-Forming or Rim Rolling Technology
This specialized process begins with a low pressure type of casting and uses a special machine that spins the initial casting, heats the outer portion of the casting and then uses steel rollers pressed against the rim area to pull the rim to its final width and shape. The combination of the heat, pressure and spinning create a rim area with the strength similar to a forged wheel without the high cost of the forging. Some of the special wheels produced for the O.E.M. high performance or limited production vehicles utilize this type of technology resulting in a light and strong wheel at a reasonable cost. BBS has used this technology for several years in their production of racing wheels for Formula One and Indy cars. BBS's RC wheel for the aftermarket is an example of a wheel produced using spun rim technology.
04-10-2010, 08:40 PM
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Negative, they're flow formed. That's why they weigh so little.
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04-10-2010, 10:56 PM
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they are not forged wheels, flow-formed, almost as strong as forged with similar weight. Forgestar is the sister company of Iforged.
OP good luck on the sale, these things are hard to come by. Been waiting on mine for 2 months.
OP good luck on the sale, these things are hard to come by. Been waiting on mine for 2 months.
