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Originally posted by DARISC
Can't help but wonder if these interesting wheels were made using gravity or pressure.
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Yes, lots of pressure. A typical injection molded kids toy is made with a couple tons of pressure.
Those concerned with composite wheels should conside the fact that the
tires are a plastic (fiber reinforced) composite.
That said, people will still make bad (bling & cost-driven) material/process decisions with composites, just as they do with other materials/processes. For example, CF would be a bad choice from a toughness standpoint, yet a good choice from a consumer perception stand point. (wheels need to be tough . . CF is NOT tough) Hybrid wheels may
contain CF with good results...but thats a whole other topic.