Forged Torq Thrust Style Rim Questions

[jonthewick]

I am looking for rims for my Bullitt Mustang, I'd like to keep the Torq Thrust style but would like to keep it light weight for Autox. Does anyone have any experience with American Racing's VF490 rims, they are two piece forged rims (forged center and barrel), VN405 Torq Thurst II cast center forged barrel and VN425 which are also cast center forged barrel. Does anyone know how much these weigh (18x10" in particular)? Has anyone had any experience with these? Are there any other rims I should be considering? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[67rally]

Foose Nitrous 2/3 piece forged wheels?

[USAZR1]

Is a one-piece cast wheel not strong enough?

[jonthewick]

I will have to take a deeper look at the Foose ones, their website doesn't actually list weight in their spec sheet its just left blank. As for cast its not strength thats the issue it is the weight. A forged wheel should be lighter for the same strength if designed properly thus increasing performance from both less rotational and unsprung weight. Cast single piece torque thrust wheels in 18x10 weigh 29lbs some forged wheels in the same size are 20 lbs. While 9 lbs might not seem like a lot over 4 corners 36 lbs of rotating and unsprung weight add up.