[OLDBENZ]

Greetings. I bought my Huracan new in 2017 and chose the Giano cast wheels rather than the Narvi forged optional wheels because I preferred the look - they reminded me of the Countach telephone dial wheels whereas the look of the Narvis did nothing for me. Each to their own.

Question - I assume that there is a weight saving with the forged wheels. Does anyone know exactly what that saving is? I am rather hankering after a set of bronze Mimas forged wheels for a bit of a change.

Thanks!

 

[Russk]

I read that forged rims on average are 10 to 15% lighter than cast aluminum. Maybe someone can chime that has weighed theirs.

 

[Blu Bull]

When I bought my 2015 Huracan it came with the Giano wheels and within 2 weeks of owning I changed to Mimas. I didnt mind them but got a super deal on the mimas. I did look up difference back then but don't remember exactly but think was a little over 2lbs on rears and just under 2 on front. But I also prefer forged because are roads are horrible here and they hold up better

 

[Lambo2018]

@Blu Bull, I am looking at 20" Narvi forged......explain why forged are preferable.

 

[surfah]

Forged wheels are stronger and more durable

 

[Lambo2018]

@surfah I was looking and found this.........which comports with your comment.

"Forged wheel are manufactured from a solid piece of metal called billet. The billet is heated and undergoes intense pressure to be changed. In other words, forged wheels are one-piece wheels. Forged wheels are stronger because of grain refinement due to thermal cycle and process of deformation."

 

[Blu Bull]

Yep lighter and stronger is why I usually go with them. But am liking what’s on my car so might not change, at least yet

 

[wthensler]

@surfah I was looking and found this.........which comports with your comment.

"Forged wheel are manufactured from a solid piece of metal called billet. The billet is heated and undergoes intense pressure to be changed. In other words, forged wheels are one-piece wheels. Forged wheels are stronger because of grain refinement due to thermal cycle and process of deformation."

Haha, grain refinement....sounds like a Kellogg‘s cereal commercial. Only way more expensive....perhaps this explains the ridiculous price of forged wheels.

 

[Lambo2018]

Haha, grain refinement....sounds like a Kellogg‘s cereal commercial. Only way more expensive....perhaps this explains the ridiculous price of forged wheels.

Listen as we all know if it sounds complicated they can charge more........sounds very complicated so it has to be very expensive.