How Forged Wheels Are Made
Forged Wheels:
Built Different
Every forged wheel begins as a solid billet of 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum, pressed under 8,000+ tons of force. The result: a wheel that's stronger, lighter, and more precise than cast or flow formed alternatives.
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The Process
From Billet to Wheel
Every forging shape starts the same way -- with raw aluminum and extreme pressure.
Why Forged?
Forged vs Cast Wheels
Forged Wheels
What Forgiato Builds
A solid aluminum billet is pressed under extreme heat and pressure, then CNC-machined to final shape. The forging process aligns the metal's grain structure, producing a wheel that's up to 3x stronger than cast at significantly less weight.
- Strongest construction available
- 25-30% lighter than cast equivalents
- Tighter tolerances (±0.006mm)
- Custom sizes, offsets, and finishes
Cast Wheels
Mass-Produced Alternative
Molten aluminum is poured into a mold and cooled. Faster and cheaper to produce, but the metal grain structure is random — resulting in a heavier, more brittle wheel that requires thicker material to achieve the same strength.
- Lower cost, mass production
- Heavier at equivalent strength
- Limited to stock mold sizes
- More prone to cracking under impact
Construction Types
Multi-Piece vs Monoblock
Multi-Piece Construction
2-Piece & 3-Piece Forged
The face, inner barrel, and outer barrel are forged and machined separately, then assembled with aircraft-grade fasteners. Maximum customization of width, offset, and lip depth.
- Fully adjustable width & offset
- Replaceable barrel sections
- Maximum lip depth options
Available: Tecnica, ECL, Duro, Terra, RA, Slantlip
Monoblock Construction
1-Piece Forged (Monoleggera)
Machined from a single forged aluminum billet with no joints or seams. The lightest, strongest option for performance-focused applications.
- Lightest possible weight
- No assembly seams or joints
- Track-ready strength
Available: Monoleggera (9", 10", 11", 12" widths)
Your Wheel. Your Profile.
Not sure which forging profile is right for your vehicle? Our specialists will walk you through fitment, clearance, and the visual impact of each option.
Forgiato — Designed, Cut & Built in Los Angeles, California