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Originally posted by SilverY2KCivic
Drift, what about other lightweight wheels, such as say Rotas or the new Konig Heliums that are substantially light weight. Are they made from materials that are stronger, but weight less, or are they actually weaker than typical alloy wheels? I ask because a couple weeks ago I got a set of Rota Circuit 8's, and always on my mind when I got them was are they weaker than typical wheels since they are much lighter weight. I got them so my unsprung weight is less, and also because they look good, not to mention they should be great for auto-X/road racing as I plan to get into that.
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they are definitely weaker than the wheels they copy. the Mugen MF-8, MF-10, Regamaster EVO, Gram Lights, and CP-035's which Rota and Konig copy are spun forged wheels, which are very light and strong.
the Rota and Konig knockoffs of those wheels are a bit heavier and are weaker since they are cast to reduce cost. as for their durability, they're not too bad from what i've heard as they are vacuum cast... more durable than standard casting but nowhere near as strong as forged.
they shouldnt be much weaker than most other cast alloy wheels, but some of the lighter weight designs may not be able to stand up to a pothole at 60mph. then again, i havent owned a set of the knockoffs.