05/09/2007
iFORGED RELEASES THE NEW FORMULA SERIES DRIFT WHEEL DESIGN.
The Drift is now available in all formula series sizes.
Features:
The Formula series is made up of modular 2 and 3 piece construction alloys that are manufactured to increase the strength of the wheel while reducing the overall weight. We currently offer fourteen styles in this series. These styles are available in 18"-24" diameter sizes with widths varying from 7" to 15". These wheels are offered in a variety of widths and offsets to fit your vehicles custom needs.


iFORGED RELEASES NEW COLORED LIP OPTIONS
iForged wheels can now be custom ordered with a variety of different lip options. We offer polish, chrome, ruby red, sapphire blue, brushed aluminum, and even custom painted lips; with more finishes in the works. Keep updated with our newest press releases at www.iforged.com

 

It looks great, but is it just me or does that look like a 95% rip off of the DPE S10? Beside the fact that iforged added an extra bolt in between the spokes, this looks like an identical copy of the DPE S10. So this is how its done huh? Cant beat the competition? So lets copy everything they got! Just amazing...
Look at the S10 and compare for your self, http://www.dpengineering.cc/signature/s10.jpg

 

Your right, I mean wheel designs have always been pretty similar between companies, but this sure does look pretty close. I wonder who came out with this design first, or maybe DPE copied Iforged? Wonder if either companies have patent on their designs.

 

This is so funny, first they go through all of HREs, now they are gonna start going though all of DPEs. This company is a genius! Love the company model. I really like the DPE S20s, when can I expect an Iforged version of it at 1/2 the price?

 

Great looking wheels! I'd take iforged over DPE anyday! Iforged have much better quality over DPE, just look at the picture!

 

I totally agree with you there, Iforged > DPE!

 

Wow, 1st post you two! Keep up the good work cheerleaders! Can you two do the splits and scream out I - F -O - R - G - E - D ....IS....THE...B - E - S - T for me one time? Thanks!

 

All wheel places have similar designs, you can only do so much to change the design....and if you look closely and I have.... the wheels are VERY different at the design level...the S20 has a bevel on the inside and outside of each spoke, the IForge DO NOT...the spacing and amount of rivets are also very different as the IForged have many more.

I believe that before you go screaming in either direction over DPE or IForged you get your facts straight...I am for both companies as I am sponsored by DPE and personally carry and sell IForged....HRE are the same...similar design but much more expensive...in the end it is preference...

Mike

 

You can obviously do a gold center? Can you do a color matched lip if I supply you the color?

 

The wheel is actually a little different from the other DPE picture posted. The "in-between" of the spokes that don't have bolts follows through very differently, as do the rivets. Wheels are round and have lips, there are only so many designs. After that it is weight and strength that matter.

Lots of people do like IForged (I run HRE's myself, but I might try IForged someday). I'm not certain it's a good idea to scare away all the forum sponsors, I personally like using 6speedonline.com

Seth

 

What a ****ing joke

E

 

****tiest thing with Iforge is the turn around time... I waited 14 weeks for mine, they shipped out this last tuesday... Got Variant 19x12 and 19x9 only reason i did not go with HRE is that Iforge gets a 5" lip over 4" with HRE. Other than that ya. Taking forever is the worst thing about those guys...

 

You guys are morons with your ignorant comments.. Most wheel manufacturers are bitten off each other, and if anything one can say the DPE wheel was copied from the ORIGINAL 842R i believe from HRE, which looks similar!

Vince keep on doing what you do, you obviously have a huge clientel for a reason Nice looking wheels!

 

Wow arn't you the smart one here. The S20 looks nothing like this wheel. We are talking about the S10 here.

 

I disagree. I do think the wheel is a modified copy of the S10's from DPE.

DPE makes very high quality wheels and they are very well proven in the marketplace as one of the top in this business.