In the wheel market, forged wheels are considered the best type of rim, as they provide many benefits of style, strength, and performance. There are 2 main variations of custom forged wheels; 3-piece wheels and monobloc wheels. The basic differences between 3-piece and monobloc units are the total number of pieces that make up each rim. This also guides to the unique style and performance benefits for each type.

The manufacturing procedure for both the 3-piece and monobloc forged rim is very similar. Both types of forged wheels start as blocks of healthy aerospace grade T6-6061 aluminum. The aluminum blocks are placed inside a forging device where they condense under a great amount of force to make the shape of a wheel. The enormous strength formulates a solid grain formation without any minor imperfections, giving the wheel incredibly high resistance. This powerful composition allows manufacturers to use less metal than other types of wheels, leading to a lighter standard weight.

Monoblock rims are often referred to as “one piece” wheels, as they are made up of a single piece of T6-6061 aluminum. After the metal unit is forged, it is placed in a CNC milling device where the metal is shaved off and the design is cut on the wheel. Due to their one-piece construction and forged aluminum composition, forged monobloc wheels are the lightest of all custom forged wheels. The low weight helps decrease the load on the center of the car’s wheel, leading to faster acceleration, superior lateral grip, faster braking, and better fuel efficiency. Their forged structure also makes them reliable and durable, which is why they are often used as racing forged wheels on high-performance vehicles at racing events.

The other well-known type of wheel is 3-piece forged wheels. The manufacturing procedure for this type of wheel is very identical to that of a monoblock forged wheel, in addition to the fact that 3-piece forged wheels start with 3 removable units of T6-6061 aluminum blocks. The 3-piece wheel structure makes them the most expensive forged wheels, but they are often the cheapest to repair due to the fact that only dented units need to be replaced. Their 3-piece construction allows them to employ a wide range of widths, finishes, and color combinations to produce a truly perfect fit.

Monoblock wheels provide great strength, weight, and performance benefits over rim types, while 3-piece wheels offer superior customization options. Now you decide what type of wheel to choose for your car!