Field Notes
The Engineering Behind 4x4 Wheels: Cast vs. Forged
Cut through the marketing fluff. Discover the real engineering and metallurgical differences between cast, flow-formed, and fully forged wheels for off-road use.
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Why Wheel Weight Matters: Understanding Unsprung and Rotational Mass
A 9kg wheel costs more than a 12kg wheel—but does the weight saving matter? We explain the physics: where the weight sits affects suspension and acceleration more than the total.
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The Hidden Math: What Your Wheel's Load Rating Really Needs to Handle
Does 800kg per corner mean you're safe? Load ratings account for weight transfer, articulation, and impact forces that static division ignores.
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