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CMS 11-03-2016 11:17 PM

New! Forgeline VX1R Competition Wheel debuted at SEMA
 
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We had the good fortune to see the fantastic new Forgeline VX1R motorsport wheel that Forgeline unveiled at SEMA this week (we took the first photo below)! It looks awesome; if you like the look of Forgeline's popular VX1 but need a load rating suitable for dedicated track duty, then the VX1R was engineered for you! The VX1R is a fully track-ready competition wheel equal in weight and strength to the famous GA1R and GS1R Competition Series wheels.

The VX1R features a sharp Y-spoke design with sharp angles, a deep concave profile, and a chamfered outer edge. It's a fully-forged one-piece monoblock wheel, technologically similar to the very successful GA1R wheel. The VX1R is engineered to allow plenty of room for caliper clearance and extreme brake fitment. And the one-piece monoblock forging and computer-simulated FEA design process yield a wheel that is lightweight, stiff, and has excellent fatigue strength.

The VX1R is machined from a single forging of 6061-T6 aluminum. It's currently available in 18, 19, 20, and 21-inch diameters with a range of widths and offsets. It can be made to accommodate most five-lug and centerlock applications. And just like any Forgeline wheel, the VX1R is available with fully customizable finish options.

Drop us a PM or give us a call to discuss getting a set made to suit your needs!

ShakeNBake 11-03-2016 11:40 PM

What's the relative weight to the exact same GS1R size?

CMS 11-03-2016 11:48 PM

Same weight as GA1R and about a 1/2 pound heavier than the GS1R.

ShakeNBake 11-04-2016 01:33 AM

Wow, that's not bad - it looks like there is more metal is why I asked. Definitely my next wheel....

golfnutintib 11-04-2016 02:25 AM

this is not a track worthy wheel
forgeline minces no words on this

CMS 11-04-2016 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by golfnutintib (Post 13723037)
this is not a track worthy wheel
forgeline minces no words on this

Perhaps you have confused this new wheel with the old VX1. ​​​​​From Forgeline's website and from discussions with them at SEMA this week:

"If you like the look of our popular VX1 but need a load rating that is suitable for dedicated track duty, then the VX1R was engineered for you! The VX1R is a full track-ready competition wheel equal in weight and strength to our famous GA1R and GS1R Competition Series wheels."

The "R" suffix in Forgeline's wheel nomenclature typically denotes their wheels engineered for the rigors of track and competition use.

ShakeNBake 11-04-2016 11:38 AM


Originally Posted by golfnutintib (Post 13723037)
this is not a track worthy wheel
forgeline minces no words on this

My contact at Forgeline told me to wait for the "R" model, they were still working on it - so this is it...finally!

golfnutintib 11-04-2016 11:44 AM


Originally Posted by CMS (Post 13723352)
Perhaps you have confused this new wheel with the old VX1?

​​​​​​​From Forgelines site and from discussions with the. at SEMA this week;
"If you like the look of our popular VX1 but need a load rating that is suitable for dedicated track duty, then the VX1R was engineered for you! The VX1R is a full track-ready competition wheel equal in weight and strength to our famous GA1R and GS1R Competition Series wheels."


Originally Posted by ShakeNBake (Post 13723518)
My contact at Forgeline told me to wait for the "R" model, they were still working on it - so this is it...finally!

ahh yes u guys are right i am wrong :cheers:

i was thinking back to my discussion with steve at fl and he would not sell me the old vx1 for my gt4, steered me to ga1r

fastauto 11-04-2016 11:50 AM

Not a fan

ShakeNBake 11-04-2016 03:39 PM


Originally Posted by golfnutintib (Post 13723537)
ahh yes u guys are right i am wrong :cheers:

i was thinking back to my discussion with steve at fl and he would not sell me the old vx1 for my gt4, steered me to ga1r

GA1R is a fine wheel, I have (had) three sets of them :cheers:


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