Wheels - 1pc vs 3pc Question
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Wheels - 1pc vs 3pc Question
Alight ...
Dad's got an 06 C6 Vert and is looking for some new wheels ...
To him, his main concern is quality and service, price is secondary.
I have shown him the wheels that would look good on his Tripple Black car ... but cannot convince him the 1pc and 3pc wheels are basically the same quality if they are made right ... cause he thinks I know nothing about wheels (which might be true
)
At the moment we are looking at the following wheels ... all of similar design:
CCW 505A
HRE 597
ForgeLine SP3P
The key difference is that the CCW's are 1pc, the HRE's and ForgeLines are 3pc ...
So ... what is the major difference between the 2 styles of manufacturing? I know the CCW's are the lowest cost, but is there something that makes a 3pc wheel better?
I personally think that if he goes 3pc, it should be ForgeLine cause they are in Ohio, might as well support a business in our home state ... but HRE has "market class" which my dad likes ... all his car buddies drool over HRE's ...
So help me out ... so I can help him make the right decision ...
Dad's got an 06 C6 Vert and is looking for some new wheels ...
To him, his main concern is quality and service, price is secondary.
I have shown him the wheels that would look good on his Tripple Black car ... but cannot convince him the 1pc and 3pc wheels are basically the same quality if they are made right ... cause he thinks I know nothing about wheels (which might be true
)At the moment we are looking at the following wheels ... all of similar design:
CCW 505A
HRE 597
ForgeLine SP3P
The key difference is that the CCW's are 1pc, the HRE's and ForgeLines are 3pc ...
So ... what is the major difference between the 2 styles of manufacturing? I know the CCW's are the lowest cost, but is there something that makes a 3pc wheel better?
I personally think that if he goes 3pc, it should be ForgeLine cause they are in Ohio, might as well support a business in our home state ... but HRE has "market class" which my dad likes ... all his car buddies drool over HRE's ...
So help me out ... so I can help him make the right decision ...
Racer
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From: Daytona Beach FL
I can't say for every wheel manufacture but from testing our 3pc classic and our 1pc forged wheels; the 1pc forged wheel has half the flex at 20% more bending load. That put into works most ppl can understand; quicker steering response with the 1pc wheel. For the most part it wouldn't matter on the street but for racing it would. The other thing is that our 1pc forged wheel is three times thicker at the lip than almost any 3pc wheel.
There are of course visual differences which are personal preferences. Bolts vs. not having any; also painted centers are easier on a 3pc than 1pc due to the fact you can take them out.
As far as quality and customer service...don't think I have to say much. Ask around!
There are of course visual differences which are personal preferences. Bolts vs. not having any; also painted centers are easier on a 3pc than 1pc due to the fact you can take them out.
As far as quality and customer service...don't think I have to say much. Ask around!
Last edited by ccdan; Sep 14, 2007 at 01:20 PM.
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1 piece forged wheels are always stronger; however, they cost more when you damage the wheels.
For 3 piece wheels, you just need to replace the damage pieces. For 1 piece, you will have to replace the whole wheel.
Also, 3 piece wheels alow you to go with diff center easier.
-Mike
For 3 piece wheels, you just need to replace the damage pieces. For 1 piece, you will have to replace the whole wheel.
Also, 3 piece wheels alow you to go with diff center easier.
-Mike
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From: Cleveland OH
1 piece forged wheels are always stronger; however, they cost more when you damage the wheels.
For 3 piece wheels, you just need to replace the damage pieces. For 1 piece, you will have to replace the whole wheel.
Also, 3 piece wheels alow you to go with diff center easier.
-Mike
For 3 piece wheels, you just need to replace the damage pieces. For 1 piece, you will have to replace the whole wheel.
Also, 3 piece wheels alow you to go with diff center easier.
-Mike
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From: Lakeland, Center of Florida Fl
HRE is a stunning wheel but so is the CCW. Great quality and customer service and the difference in cost means I now have more cash to mod the car more. 
505A for my C6....SP500s when I had my C5.
Jon
505A for my C6....SP500s when I had my C5.Jon
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XCELER8 ... thanks ... the difference for the wheels I have priced is about $2200 between HRE and CCW .... which is a set of CCW's almost ... just trying to cover all of the bases on pro's/con's ... but it doesn't seem like people know ...
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TTT Bump ... forgot about this one ... need more info please.
Specifically looking for info about the weight of the wheels ... are 1pc lighter? or are 3pc?
Specifically looking for info about the weight of the wheels ... are 1pc lighter? or are 3pc?
Last edited by AP; Sep 26, 2007 at 10:15 PM.
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