Julie@KonceptCars

"Forged Composite" is in many ways different compared to the typical carbon fiber most know and love. For starters, "Forged Composite" is essentially a paste of carbon and resin that can be shaped or molded. To put it simply, it is compression molded in extreme heat. In detail, "Forged Composite" features shorter length carbon fibers and is unidirectionally stronger than typical carbon fiber. "Forged Composite" is created when the paste mixture of carbon and resin is pressed with 60 bar of pressure (870 psi) in a mold heated to 130 degrees Celsius. The benefits of this production method are: flexibility of producing complex parts from molds, extremely short curing time, cost reduction, and strength equal to or better than titanium at only 1/3rd the density. Curing time in a typical carbon fiber pre-preg production takes 6 hours, "Forged Composite" takes just under 9 minutes. Total production costs for "Forged Composite" are reduced by a staggering 30% compared to the production of the typical carbon fiber sheet. As you can see in the figures above, the benefits in regards to production are extremely enticing on all fronts. - Credit Lamborghini Newport Beach

Our partners at Litespeed Racing are the first company to utilize this technology for automotive wheels. We are the first North American exclusive distributor for Litespeed and wanted to share their 3-piece forged composite technology.

The 5S wheels feature a forged composite center, titanium bolted to a spun aluminum barrel. Standard and step-lip configurations are available in 19", 20", and 21" diameters. You can also choose between a raw/marble finish, or traditional gloss twill finish.