The wheel for the globetrotter from Iveco

From the company Bimobil, the supplier of all-wheel drive expedition vehicles in southern Bavaria, received the request to delta4x4: “We need a bike that accompanies our customers on adventures in the most impassable areas of our planet and is designed for 1,850kg!” A challenge that the delta technicians gladly accepted.

After delta had already developed the “perhaps most durable off-road rim in the world”, the one-piece forged aluminum rim “Legacy Forged”, it was a minor problem to slightly strengthen the rim and design it for the Iveco Daily4x4.
The “Legacy Forged” wheel is molded in one piece with gigantic forge hammers. This processing gives the rim an incredibly low weight for the globetrotter from Iveco, 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. Therefore, they run rounder 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” is initially being offered in the “9×18” size for SUVs, off-road vehicles in the luxury segment and vans, as well as for “European” pickups and pickups of American design and for the Iveco Daily4x4. It can be obtained from specialist retailers. The German exclusive supplier delta4x4 offers the “delta4x4 Legacy Forged” bike from 660 euros. Delta4x4 offers a 5-year unlimited mileage guarantee on the strength of the wheels.