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Nov 3, 2013 | 05:46 AM

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FYI/ what are forged wheels. link

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-for...#didyouknowout

Just an FYI with a short simple explanation of what forged wheels are.

Now I think Porsche Oems are forged ????
I did read that 997 turbo wheels are forged but not all Porsche wheels are???

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Nov 3, 2013 | 06:15 AM

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thanks for posting that.

Nov 3, 2013 | 08:37 AM

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The turbo wheels are forged but the rest of the OEM wheels are cast.
There has been some improvements in casting technology to narrow the gap
In strength.

Nov 3, 2013 | 08:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'

The turbo wheels are forged but the rest of the OEM wheels are cast.
There has been some improvements in casting technology to narrow the gap
In strength.

thanks for confirming that!!!