{"id":34716,"date":"2023-07-31T11:38:30","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T03:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=34716"},"modified":"2023-07-31T11:38:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T03:38:30","slug":"fake-sport-rims-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/fake-sport-rims-in-malaysia","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot Fake Sport Rims"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BeforeSteel wheels (OEM) on the all-new Perodua Axia E 1.0. Cast aluminum wheels on the far left. \u2013 Source: Wapcar.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Steel wheels, occasionally called <\/span>steelies, are<\/span><\/i> the most cost-effective choice for manufacturers without compromising rigidity. It\u2019s important to note that steel is an alloy made out of a combination of iron and carbon. This makes it harder and heavier compared to other materials. Steel wheels are produced via compressing steel billets via powerful hydraulic equipment until a desired shape is achieved. While cheap and tough, this gives little room for design flair and is commonly stolen by metal thieves. Steelies are often swapped out for forged alloy wheels for better fuel mileage and handling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, some OEM steelies made by certain brands like BMW\/Alpina here are quite aesthetically pleasing. \u2013 Source: <\/span><\/i>Wheelmen.wordpress.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Cast Aluminum\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Moving on to a standard choice, OEM cast aluminum wheels are a step above OEM steelies. Cast aluminum sport rims can be found ranging from mid to high-spec vehicles. Unlike steel wheels, which are basic in design, cast aluminum OEM sport wheels carry the manufacturer\u2019s design flair and are lighter in weight. Cast aluminum wheels are made by pouring molten aluminum into a mold and allowed to cool off before mounting it on a car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Forged Magnesium and Aluminium Alloy\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Now onto the premium stuff. Aftermarket sport rims are often made with forged alloys. The materials may vary but common materials used to make them are magnesium and aluminum alloys. Unlike casting which involves pouring molten metal into a mold, forging alloys requires a much more hands-on process.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Alloys<\/p>\n

Before the Industrial Revolution, alloys were forged by hand prior to the invention of the hydraulic-powered hammer.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The forging of alloys starts with a mixture of two or more different metals, usually, carbon is added into the mix. Then, a comprehensive force is applied to shape a block of heat-treated steel into a desired shape before it is cooled off in the water. This lengthy and expensive process creates the lightweight and durable alloy steel we see in sports rims. Forged alloy rims are highly desirable in the aftermarket scene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Carbon Fiber<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"SportArguably the most expensive material out of all the wheels, carbon fiber is an unconventional choice for wheels. Carbon fiber is a super-strong and lightweight material made from tiny carbon atoms woven together. Unlike other rims mentioned above, carbon fiber sport rims have no steel or metal involved in the manufacturing process. The rims are made by gluing carbon fiber sheets in layers onto a mold before heat is applied and compressed together. Think of it as making some really fancy <\/span>kuih lapis <\/span><\/i>that cost up to five digits per set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n