R32 GTR wheels, are they casted or forged?

[240meowth]

So, i'm deeply in love with the r32 gtr wheels w/ the 16x8 +30 offset. Will these fit on the s13 w/ a 5-lug conv w/o any spacers? and are they casted or forged? Thanks man!

[dct223]

magnesium forged.

if you have coilovers, you will need a 3mm spacer in the front to clear the spring using normal size tires (225/50/16)

[mrmephistopheles]

We produced with spartan air!

[dct223]

HELL YEAH!!! hahahahaha

[240meowth]

is it possible to run a smaller tire size to avoid the spacer? I hate spacers... but I have coilovers =/

and yes, the "we produce with spartin air" is the most baller part of it all

[TurDz]

Wow, I didn't know they were mag forged....

I really want them now.

[dct223]

Originally Posted by 240meowth

is it possible to run a smaller tire size to avoid the spacer? I hate spacers... but I have coilovers =/

and yes, the "we produce with spartin air" is the most baller part of it all

umm i run 225/50/16 and they just barely rubbed my front tein HE spring... When I got my set, 2 had smaller tires on them (205/45/16 IIRC could have been 205/40) and i think they cleared without a spacer, but not sure since I just used the tires they came with as rear track wheels.

i dunnoo.. IMO 3mm spacer is small enough to not do any harm, i was hesitant to use spacers but they worked out fine.

I think r32 GTR's are one of the best factory 16" wheels you can get! If i was more baller... i wuld get R33 GTR's, now those are a nice set of factory wheels!!

[k0uki]

agreed with davis, r33 are freaken nice, thats why im glad they appeared on my door steps today

[240meowth]

r33's reminds me of the oem wrx wheels =/

[OptionZero]

they aren't THAT light i heard...but for the money they're pretty good for factory wheel...

too bad most places ask $800+ for a set, frickin ripoff

[dct223]

yeah agreed they arent THAT light, but they definately are NOT heavy.

damnnnn 800 buxxxx i got mine for 6 bills with some tires!

THANKS KID ZELDA! =D

(even though your baned =( )

[OptionZero]

they aren't heavy, but they aren't as light as say, TE37, SSR Type C or advan RG...

they're right in the middle i guess?

SE wheels-->GTR-->high end forged stuff

[that180guy]

but they are mag forged. meaning stronger then standard forged wheels

[OptionZero]

true, true

if i could find a set in good shape for 600 w/ tires i'd rock 'em
...with a spacer, sadly

[Pank]

Originally Posted by that180guy

but they are mag forged. meaning stronger then standard forged wheels

magnesium isn't that strong, but its hella light. Mag wheels are never as strong as straight forged wheels, but it more than makes up for it in weight.

(i think, I'm almost positive i'm right, though)

[axiomatik]

yes, magnesium is not as strong as aluminum, it is used because it is substantially lighter than aluminum.

[Agent_S13]

Originally Posted by dct223

yeah agreed they arent THAT light, but they definately are NOT heavy.

damnnnn 800 buxxxx i got mine for 6 bills with some tires!

THANKS KID ZELDA! =D

(even though your baned =( )

DAMN YOU! You're the one who picked them up from KidZelda a few months back? They were at a good price but I was a few hours too late --- so I'm running GTS-T's for half-price and therefore 1/2 as good.

I've been asking around for a set of R32 GT-R's and I've even got quotes of $1k + shipping from SoCal to NorCal... :ghey:

-Aaron
'91 240sx coupe

[that180guy]

i always thought mags were stronger cuz wrc guys use em? i guess its just for super weight savings.

[FRpilot]

from what ive read.. manesium is a strong material.. so you could use less magnesium to make a wheel that is equally strong to other forged wheels using different metals. thus, magnesium wheels are very light but still as strong as other forged wheels. rep!

[that180guy]

the forging process mite be differnt. it has to like make it super stronger because raw magniseum is a pretty soft metal.

[TurDz]

Yup, forging process, just like casting process, varies greatly, which affects the strength properties on the wheel.

[OptionZero]

you better edit the other one too

[axiomatik]

Magnesium is not as strong as aluminum, however, it is about 33% lighter by volume. That gives it a better strength-to-weight ratio than aluminum. If you make two parts equally strong, one from aluminum, and one from magnesium, the magnesium part will have to be larger to offset the lower strength of the material.

As for manufacturing process. In casting, the metal is melted into a liquid, and then poured into a mold. This makes nice consistent parts, and is a relatively inexpensive process. With forging, the metal is not melted. Solid blanks are placed in a mold, and a huge press forces the metal into the desired shape. This process produces much stronger parts than casting because the grain structure of the metal becomes all aligned. Because you have to buy a huge press, and the forms must be much stronger, this is a much more expensive process than casting.

[Lordrandall]

My R32 GTR's will be moving to the S14 soon.

[dct223]

Originally Posted by Lordrandall

My R32 GTR's will be moving to the S14 soon.

heres a good preview...

[IGSDann]

*gasp*

That shit is hot.

[OptionZero]

looks pretty good, more pics

[dct223]

Originally Posted by OptionZero

looks pretty good, more pics

here you go..

[that180guy]

bahhahaha
YV 76!!!! been awhile since ive been there

[TurDz]

Originally Posted by nbrindley

Magnesium is not as strong as aluminum, however, it is about 33% lighter by volume. That gives it a better strength-to-weight ratio than aluminum. If you make two parts equally strong, one from aluminum, and one from magnesium, the magnesium part will have to be larger to offset the lower strength of the material.

As for manufacturing process. In casting, the metal is melted into a liquid, and then poured into a mold. This makes nice consistent parts, and is a relatively inexpensive process. With forging, the metal is not melted. Solid blanks are placed in a mold, and a huge press forces the metal into the desired shape. This process produces much stronger parts than casting because the grain structure of the metal becomes all aligned. Because you have to buy a huge press, and the forms must be much stronger, this is a much more expensive process than casting.

Volk Wheel Manufacturing (Forging and Casting)

One of my most favorite videos....