09-08-08: It is no secret that upgrading your vehicle’s wheels is one of the simplest ways to change the look of your car and also to improve its road manners. However the wheel marketplace can be very confusing today as to what is the choice one should make, as there are literally thousands of options available to consumers today and even thousands more opinions from others on what to buy. At Steeda Autosports, they take the guesswork out of the process by producing a comprehensive line of wheels that are designed and manufactured under the highest engineering and manufacturing standards today.
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They do not take our wheels and tires lightly at Steeda. Not only does the wheel have to look “just right” – but it must perform, and perform like no other. The key Steeda difference is that their wheels are specifically designed, engineered, and manufactured for a specific intent and for a specific vehicle using 3d CAD software and analyzed with FEA software. Key factors they look at in their wheel designing /engineering process include (but are not limited to):
Strategically Placed Pockets Reduce Weight. Rotor Clip Pockets Ensure OE Brake Fitment.
Steeda Wheels Meet High Quality Safety Standards Set By Worldwide Governments
* Correct wheel/hub offsets
* Clearance for OEM and most aftermarket brake kits
* Brake clip clearances
* Optimized weight and strength with optimized pocketing design
* Brake cooling optimized for operation under harsh race conditions
Realizing that weight is the enemy of speed and handling, they use some of the finest materials in their wheels (A356.2 grade Aluminum), and then low pressure cast them for increased strength and reduced weight. Many others gravity cast their wheels – a far cheaper process that adds weight and result in a weaker wheel. After being cast, Steeda wheels are heat-treating to 82.5 Rockwell E and then precision CNC machined with CAD/CAM software before receiving a specialized coating under a German Wagner paint line.
Next the Steeda wheel designs are then thoroughly tested for both track and street use under a variety of industry and proprietary testing techniques that includes (but are not limited to):
The end result – wheels that are made under some of the highest standards and are certified for use under the most aggressive street, track, dragstrip conditions you will experience. All of our wheels are produced under strict certifications / standards including: ISO9001, ISO 7141, QS9000, TS16949, JWL, TUV, and the US Department of Transportation (DOT).
