15 Inch Custom Rims
Custom Rim 411 - Part 2 - Casting
Two different processes are used to make wheels - Casting and Forging! In general terms Forged wheels are stronger and lighter than Cast wheels.
To cast a wheel, molting aluminum is poured into a mold and allowed to cool. This forms the basic wheel shape. When it comes out of the mold it is machined to remove excess aluminum, cut in the bolt pattern and hub circle and size to the mount pad. Then the wheel is finished by polishing, painting and plating.
Cast wheel cost less and is designer friendly, unlike forged wheels. However, it takes more aluminum to make a cast wheel and using more aluminum adds weight. One example weights 15 pounds forged and the same cast wheel weights in at 20 pounds.
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KMC Custom Rims
The complete line of KMC Custom Rims in 15 inch to 24 inch.
KM125 Backseat in Chrome and Gloss Black w/Polished Stainless Lip
KM127 Dime in Chrome and Gloss Black w/Polished Stainless Lip
KM131 Jack and Five in Chrome and Gloss Black w/Polished Stainless Lip
KM136 Maven in Chrome
KM141 Fargo in Chrome
KM187 GTX in Silver and Gloss Black w/Polished Stainless Lip Staggered Fit
KM187 GTX in Matte Black w/Red Stripe Staggered Fit
KM188 Haze in Chrome
KM192 Luna in Chrome
KM601 Full Clip in Chrome
KM651 Slide Gloss and Chrome
KM652 LO-F1 in Silver w/Polished Stainless Lip
KM653 Kubic in Chrome
KM654 Vent in Black Machined
KM656 Razr in Black Machined
KM657 Flaco in Chrome and Gloss Black w/Polished Stainless Lip
KM658 Strike in Chrome and Gloss Black w/Polished Stainless Lip
KM659 Empire in Chrome and Matte Black
KM660 Zero in Chrome and Matte Black
KM701 Nova in Chrome and Machine
