The Carbon Program
Dry Carbon Fiber Wheels
The lightest wheels we make. Pre-preg carbon, autoclave-cured, tested to TÜV & VIA standards — built to order for your car.
20–25%
lighter than a comparable forged aluminum wheel — and far lighter than cast
TÜV & VIA
tested to the same fatigue and impact standards used to validate OEM wheels
100%
built to order — your bolt pattern, offset, bore, weave, and finish
The Process
From thread to wheel.
Made in Taiwan on German production equipment — the manufacturing ecosystem trusted by the world’s leading wheel brands.
01 — LAY-UP
Pre-preg, laid by hand.
Dry carbon starts as pre-preg sheets — carbon fiber pre-impregnated with a precisely measured resin — laid up by hand. The result is a denser, more consistent weave with a higher fiber-to-resin ratio than any “wet” process can achieve.
02 — AUTOCLAVE
Cured under heat and pressure.
Each wheel is cured in an autoclave under controlled heat and pressure — the same process behind Formula-level motorsport structures and aerospace components. This is what makes dry carbon structural, not cosmetic.
03 — MACHINE & INSPECT
Machined for your exact car.
Mounting faces are CNC-machined to your bolt pattern, center bore, and offset — no adapters, no compromises — then every wheel is individually inspected before finishing.
Know The Difference
Dry carbon vs. wet carbon.
They look similar. They are not the same material. Tap to compare.
Process
Pre-preg sheets, autoclave-cured under heat and pressure
Fiber-to-resin
High — less excess resin, lower weight, higher strength
Consistency
Tightly controlled, aerospace-grade repeatability
Typical use
Structural parts: wheels, monocoques, aero components
Process
Resin applied by hand or infusion, air-cured
Fiber-to-resin
Lower — more resin means more weight
Consistency
Varies with application technique
Typical use
Cosmetic parts: trim, covers, accents
That’s why our wheels are dry carbon — and why wet carbon belongs on trim, not wheels.
Certified Safety
Tested like OEM.
A wheel is a safety-critical part. Carbon only makes sense when it’s proven — so every design is tested to TÜV (Germany) and VIA (Japan) standards.
Radial fatigue
Simulates hundreds of thousands of loaded miles rolling straight down the road.
Cornering fatigue
Repeated lateral loading — the force that works hardest on a wheel’s spokes and barrel.
Impact
Strike testing that proves the wheel survives real-world potholes and curbs.
Wheels are rotating, unsprung mass — the most expensive place on a car to carry weight.
Cutting it transforms how a car feels: sharper turn-in, quicker acceleration, shorter braking distances, better ride compliance. Carbon’s stiffness-to-weight ratio keeps the wheel more rigid under cornering load than any metal wheel of similar mass.
Bespoke, Not Batch
Built to order. Configured to you.
Every set starts with your car and your goals — street, track, or show.
STEP 1
Consult
Tell us your vehicle, driving use, and design direction.
STEP 2
Specify
We confirm diameter, width, offset, bolt pattern, bore, brake clearance, weave and finish.
STEP 3
Produce
Laid up, autoclave-cured, CNC-machined, and individually inspected.
STEP 4
Deliver
Shipped fully insured, ready to mount at any tire shop.
Available in a wide range of diameters, widths, and offsets — message us with your vehicle and we’ll confirm your options.
Questions, answered.
Are carbon fiber wheels safe for street use?
Yes — when properly engineered and tested. Our dry carbon wheels are tested to TÜV and VIA standards, covering radial fatigue, cornering fatigue, and impact. Carbon wheels have been fitted as factory equipment on production supercars for years.
How much lighter are carbon wheels than forged aluminum?
Dry carbon construction typically saves 20–25% versus a comparable forged aluminum wheel, and far more versus cast. Because it’s rotating, unsprung weight, every pound saved has an outsized effect on acceleration, braking, and steering feel.
What is the difference between dry carbon and wet carbon wheels?
Dry carbon uses pre-preg fiber cured in an autoclave under heat and pressure, giving a higher fiber-to-resin ratio — lighter and stronger. Wet carbon is resin-applied and air-cured, best suited to cosmetic parts, not structural wheels.
Can I choose my own size, fitment, and finish?
Yes — every set is built to order. We machine your exact bolt pattern, center bore, and offset, and you choose the weave orientation and finish. Message us with your vehicle and we’ll confirm available configurations.
How do I order and how long does it take?
DM us on Instagram or email info@forgedmetallics.com with your vehicle and goals. Carbon sets are bespoke, built to order — we’ll quote pricing and current lead time with your specification.
Not ready for carbon?
Our forged 6061-T6 monoblock wheels start at $2,495 a set — up to 25% lighter than cast, with a lifetime structural warranty.
Start your build.
Tell us your car and your goals. Our specialists will confirm fitment, weave, finish, pricing, and lead time.
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Office:
1825 South Grant Street, Suite 200 2nd floor, San Mateo California 94402
