WHY FORGED ?

HE TRUTH ABOUT FORGED VS CAST VS FLOW-FORMED WHEELS

When you buy Cutthroat Forged, you’re buying more than a wheel —
you’re buying a different level of engineering, strength, and craftsmanship.

This page explains why forged wheels are superior in every category
and why serious builds choose forged over everything else.

WHAT MAKES A WHEEL “FORGED”?

Forged wheels start as a solid block of 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, then are pressed under extreme pressure to increase strength, density, and structural integrity.

Then they’re CNC machined into the final design.

This process creates:

  • A tighter grain structure

  • Stronger material

  • Higher load capability

  • Better resistance to cracking

  • Cleaner, sharper machining

  • Significantly lighter weight

Forged wheels aren’t made — they’re engineered.

FORGED VS CAST WHEELS

CAST WHEELS

  • Poured molten aluminum into a mold

  • Weak grain structure

  • Can crack easily

  • Heavy

  • Cheap to produce

  • Limited design detail

  • Not ideal for lifted or heavy trucks

  • Not recommended for high-stress or high-power vehicles

Cast wheels are mass-produced.
Forged wheels are crafted.

FORGED VS FLOW-FORMED WHEELS

Flow-formed wheels are just cast wheels with a spun barrel.

They are NOT forged, and they will never match the strength or machining detail of a true forged wheel.

FLOW-FORMED WHEELS

  • Cast center — still weak

  • Spun barrel — slightly stronger

  • Limited design capability

  • Not suitable for deep, aggressive cuts

  • Not ideal for show builds

  • Not a premium option

Flow-formed is the middle ground — not the real deal.

WHY CUTTHROAT USES 6061-T6 FORGING

We use true forged 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum because:

  • It’s the strongest wheel-grade aluminum available

  • It machines beautifully and allows deep, aggressive cuts

  • It resists cracks and fractures

  • It handles heavy trucks, diesels, lifted builds, and big tires

  • It’s lighter, stronger, and more precise than cast or flow-formed

This is the same alloy used in:

  • Aerospace components

  • High-performance motorsports

  • Military-grade machining

  • Structural engineering

Nothing else compares.

BENEFITS OF FORGED WHEELS

1. Strength

Forged wheels handle massive load ratings and abuse that cast wheels can’t survive.

2. Precision Machining

Sharp details, deep cuts, and designs that aren’t possible with cast molds.

3. Weight Reduction

Less rotational mass = better acceleration, better braking, better ride quality.

4. Customization

Offsets, bolt patterns, widths, finishes — forged is the only format that can be custom-tailored.

5. Durability

Forged wheels don’t shatter like cast.
They bend before they break — a massive safety advantage.

6. Value & Reputation

Forged wheels hold value, look better longer, and represent a higher tier of quality.

WHY CUTTHROAT FORGED IS DIFFERENT

WE MACHINE FATIGUE OUT OF METAL.

Our wheels are built for lifted trucks, diesels, baggers, and heavy-use applications that demand more than cast or flow-formed can offer.

UNLIMITED MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY

Truck wheels
Super Singles
Dually
SxS / UTV
Motorcycle wheels
Steering wheels
One-off customs
Matching rotors

If it can be cut, we can make it.

DESIGNS OTHER COMPANIES WON’T TOUCH

Deep cuts.
Complex spokes.
High machining time.
Aggressive profiles.

Most companies avoid designs that take too long or cost too much to machine.

We build those.

WHO FORGED WHEELS ARE FOR

  • Diesel trucks

  • Lifted trucks

  • Show builds

  • Performance vehicles

  • Baggers / Harleys

  • SxS / UTV custom builds

  • Dually trucks

  • Anyone who wants a wheel that won’t crack under pressure

  • Anyone who cares about design and quality

If you want wheels that blend in — don’t buy forged.
If you want wheels with presence — forged is mandatory.

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