Legacy Forged rim
A masterpiece – Legacy Forged: aluminum wheel made with the finest craftsmanship
Can you imagine a light alloy wheel that is tested to 1200kg and weighs 9.8kg?
One of the basic rules of the more than 30-year company philosophy of the SUV and off-road specialist delta4x4 is to constantly research new, forward-looking technologies that are exemplary in design and manufacturing technology and that increase driving fun and safety. As the official importer of “Mickey Thompson” rims, delta4x4 succeeded in taking on the pioneering role of forged aluminum rims for off-road vehicles in Europe as early as the 1990s. They were quality bikes of legendary strength and unmistakable design.
After Mickey Thompson Tires stopped distributing forged aluminum wheels years ago, delta4x4 finally succeeds in finding a worthy successor with the brand new “Legacy Forged” rim.
The “Legacy Forged” wheel is molded in one piece with gigantic forge hammers. This processing gives the rim an incredibly low weight for an off-road vehicle with extreme durability and resilience. The forging process achieves a weight advantage of up to 50% compared to a classic one-piece cast rim in the same dimension.
A major advantage for the handling and smoothness of the vehicles.
Further advantages of forged rims compared to cast rims:
- Less tire wear: aluminum wheels are forged and 100% finished on CNC systems. That is why they run smoother and the tires wear less than with classic cast rims.
- Less fuel consumption: It is generally known that wheels are considered to be unsprung mass. This means that the lower mass moment of inertia also saves fuel.
- High strength: During forging, the basic structure of the metal is adapted to the shape of the wheel. This creates wheels with unbeatable strength.
“Legacy Forged” will initially be offered in the “9×18” size for SUVs and off-road vehicles in the luxury segment, as well as for “European” pickups and American style pickups. It can be obtained from specialist retailers. The German exclusive supplier delta4x4 offers the “delta4x4 Legacy Forged” bike from 598 euros. delta4x4 offers a 5-year warranty with unlimited kilometers on the strength of the wheels.
