19 Inch Custom Rims
Custom Rim 411 - part 6 - More on Cast Wheels
Casting is the most common method of producing custom wheels. The process basically involves getting molten aluminum inside of a mold to form a wheel.
Gravity casting is the most basic process of pouring molten aluminum into a mold utilizing gravity to fill the mold. Since this process relys on gravity to fill the mold it is not as densely packed and has small air pockets that could create stress cracks. Additionally gravity cast custom wheels will have a higher weight.
Low Pressure casting uses positive pressure to move the molten aluminum into the mold quicker to produce a wheel that is more dense and has improved mechanical properties.
Tilt Die Casting is a fairly new process of casting wheels. The mold is tilted to 90 degrees and then the mold is filled quickly and moved back to it's original position. This process reduced the amount of bubles and air pockets. Due to the high cost few manfacturers use this process.
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Alba Custom Rims
Alba Custom Wheels a clear choice. Available in sizes 17 inch to 22 inches. All popular Alba Chrome rims shown below.
AL107 Wire Chrome 16, 17, 18 and 20 inch
AL410 Slice Chrome 18, 20 and 22 inch
AL517 Syndicate Chrome 17, 18 and 20 inch
AL580 Force Chrome 17, 18, 20 and 22 inch
AL705 Mantis Chrome 20, 22 and 24 inch
AL712 Dash Chrome 17, 18, 19 and 20 inch
AL713 Chrome 18, 20 and 22 inch
AL714 Chrome 17, 18, 20 and 22 inch
AL716 Chrome 18, 20 and 22 inch
AL717 Chrome 17, 18 and 20 inch
AL740 Monaco 17, 18 and 19 inch
AL780 Remix Chrome 17, 18, 20 and 22 inch
AL888 Dakar Chrome 17, 18 and 20 inch
