Forged wheels are extremely durable and rigid. The strength of a forged wheel made from magnesium alloy exceeds many times that of a cast Al disk. This is achieved by forming a special fiber structure of the alloy manufactured by precision 3-D hot forging process in a press of 20,000 ton capacity. A forged wheel does not crack; it bends without cracking and can be easily repaired, if necessary. Besides, common casting defects like cavities and cracks are non-existent in forging which further improves the strength characteristics. All forged mag wheels produced by SMW Engineering undergo strict quality control to comply with the road safety requirementsForged mag wheels are very light-weight. They weigh 1.5 times less than aluminum wheels, and 2.2 times less than steel wheels. Our forged magnesium wheel is twice as light compared to a cast Al wheel of the same dimensions. Wheel weight comparison Mg AlForged wheels 7.3 kg 11 kgCast wheels 10 kg 15 kgWheel weight is known to be a key component in “un-sprung” mass of the car (tires, wheels, brake disks, etc.) which directly affects vehicle performance parameters and the lifetime of suspension components. In addition, because a lighter wheel is much easier to spin and to stop due to a lower momentum of inertia, forged magnesium wheels yield shorter breaking distance and faster acceleration, improve maneuverability and overall safety and reduce fuel consumption.The main benefits of forged mag wheels are:- Improved vehicle performance- Faster acceleration- Shorter braking distance- Improved safety and maneuverability- Fuel economy (up to 5-7%)- Extended life-time of suspension componentsMagnesium is also a good heat conductor, which means cooler brake disks and brake drums as well as a longer life of brake pads. High heat conductivity of magnesium provides the following:- Reduction of brake drum and brake disk heat- Increased durability of brake shoesThe dampening ability (the ability to absorb shocks and vibrations caused by the road imperfections) of magnesium alloys is 100 times higher than those made from aluminum and 23 times higher than steel. This promotes the following:- Increased durability of suspension bracket- Smooth and easy motion of the car- Longer lifetime of suspension and brakes Due to the specific metal structure obtained in the forging process, the corrosive resistance of a forged magnesium wheel is much better than that of a cast magnesium wheel.

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