Developing an Alloy Wheel...

The above image shows one of the many tests an alloy wheel will go through before being type approved for release.

The picture featured is for an OEM Mercedes wheel; one of the many developments Mercedes puts into its road cars.

Mercedes test their wheel in the ZWARP, or ‘ZWei-Axiale Räder-Prüfstand’, translated as ‘Biaxial Wheel Test Bench’. The wheel is hooked onto an external roller and is subjected to simulated forces by transversely moving force along two axes, thus the ‘biaxial’ in its name.

The wheel is also tested for corner bending and impact tests, as well as load baring the wheel bolt connections to ensure performance and safety. The result is unwavering endurance through several lifetimes of Mercedes vehicles under normal road conditions.

Article thanks to Benzinsider.

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TSW Nurburgring Alloy Wheel

Taking its name from the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife; TSW Alloy Wheels latest alloy wheel is conceived to be able to challenge what is known as the ‘world’s most challenging racetrack’.

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Visually the TSW Nurburgring Alloy Wheel design radiates motorsport through both its technical specification and of course its aesthetic motorsport esque’ design.

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Using a forging process, TSW produce an integral, high strength wheel. Owners of this new alloy wheel can be assured that they have the best equipment capable of the challenge of the legendary Nordschleife.

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High strength though doesn’t mean increased weight; instead the TSW Nurburgring Alloy Wheels manufacturing technology combines this increase in integral strength with a reduction in

wheel weight over traditional manufacturing methods.

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Acceleration, braking improvements are made, while brake disc & calliper temperatures can stay stable.

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TSW Nurburgring Alloy Wheels are available in three finishes, either: matte gunmetal, gunmetal with a mirror cut face, or matte bronze.

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The TSW Nurburgring is available in multiple sizes: 17x7.5, 17x8, 17x8.5, 17x9, 18x8, 18x8.5, 18x9, 18x9.5, 18x10, 18x10.5, 19x8, 19x8.5, 19x9, 19x9.5, 19x10, 19x10.5, 20x8.5, 20x9, 20x9.5, 20x10, 20x10.5 and 20x11

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