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The most common wheel metals today are steel, aluminum and magnesium. Magnesium is the most expensive of the three (the market price of one ton of magnesium fluctuates around US$20

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Magnesium Wheels Examined Magnesium wheels certainly add a "wow" factor to a vehicle. That, of course, is the main reason people spend their money on magnesium alloy wheels. Are lo

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Aluminum Wheels Examined Variety The wide range of aluminum wheels available make it easy to find ones suitable for your purposes, no matter what size or style you desire. They are

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Carbon+Forged wheels combine weight-optimized CNC-machined forged aluminum centers with revolutionary proprietary carbon fiber barrels to deliver the ultimate in technological adva

Pros More durable- Aluminum wheels can handle harder impact forces without sustaining damage. Cheaper- Aluminum wheels cost less than half as much as carbon fiber. Entry level mode

Cons Less durable- Carbon rims are brittle. A rim strike can crack carbon rims. More expensive- A carbon wheelset costs around $1000 more than an aluminum wheelset. Harsh ride- Som

Pros Lighter weight- Carbon wheels weigh 300 grams (10.6 oz) less than aluminum on average. Better handling- Stiff carbon wheels are responsive. Faster- The lighter wheels spin up