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Custom forged wheel design directions.
Eight starting points for a fully custom forged aluminum or magnesium set, organised by car type and style. Each is a direction, not a catalog product: the final design is drawn for your vehicle, from one pair.
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The directions below describe recurring combinations of spoke geometry, size and finish that suit particular kinds of cars. Sizes are typical examples only; offset, width, PCD, center bore, load rating and brake clearance are confirmed against your vehicle before a drawing is issued. VEXORA does not keep a stock catalog or ready-to-ship inventory. Every wheel is engineered and forged to your vehicle, dimensions and finish.
Pick the direction closest to your idea, then tell us what you would change. See how to spec custom forged wheels for the full brief.
01 / Performance coupe and sedan
Deep-concave staggered.
| Aspect | Direction |
|---|---|
| Vehicle fit | High-performance coupes and sedans, e.g. BMW M-type cars, with wide rear tires |
| Spoke geometry | Split or twin five-spoke, deep concave rear, slightly shallower front |
| Typical sizes | 20x10 to 20x11.5 rear with 19 or 20 in fronts; staggered widths |
| Finish palette | Satin black, gunmetal, deep blue or body-matched tones |
| Material | Forged aluminum monoblock; magnesium for track-focused builds |
Concave depth grows with width and lower offset, so rear wheels typically show more profile than fronts. Spoke backs are shaped to clear big brake calipers.
Forged aluminum is the usual choice; magnesium suits owners chasing every gram. Start a brief for this direction.
02 / Track-focused sports car
Lightweight magnesium track look.
| Aspect | Direction |
|---|---|
| Vehicle fit | Track-oriented sports cars, e.g. Porsche GT-type models, often center-lock or high-load fitments confirmed per car |
| Spoke geometry | Thin, open spokes with deep back-side pocketing; maximum brake visibility |
| Typical sizes | 20 in front / 21 in rear or square 19/20 track sets |
| Finish palette | Satin bronze, mirror-bright silver, gold accents on bold paint, satin black |
| Material | Forged magnesium monoblock (AZ80/ZK60-type), with full protective system |
Here weight is the design brief: unsprung and rotating mass drive every decision. Load requirement and brake clearance are verified carefully. See custom forged magnesium wheels.
Magnesium first; aluminum where budget or climate argue for it. Start a brief for this direction.
03 / Touring estate and allroad
Brushed and machined two-tone.
| Aspect | Direction |
|---|---|
| Vehicle fit | Touring estates, allroad and grand-touring models |
| Spoke geometry | Multi-spoke or Y-spoke with a moderate concave face |
| Typical sizes | 20x9 to 21x9.5, square fitment |
| Finish palette | Brushed black or smoke with machined bright faces; colored hardware accents |
| Material | Forged aluminum, monoblock |
Two-tone finishes emphasise spoke edges and work well at larger diameters. Durable clear coat over the machined face suits year-round use. More in finishes.
Forged aluminum recommended for everyday durability. Start a brief for this direction.
04 / Classic and heritage
Classic multi-spoke and mesh.
| Aspect | Direction |
|---|---|
| Vehicle fit | Modern-classics, sedans and coupes where a period look suits the car |
| Spoke geometry | Cross-spoke mesh or fine multi-spoke, often with a stepped lip |
| Typical sizes | 18 to 19 in, sometimes chosen to clear larger brakes with thin spokes |
| Finish palette | Silver, gold, bright polished lips, colored center caps |
| Material | Forged aluminum; 2- or 3-piece for deep stepped lips |
Mesh designs use many small windows, so they involve long machining programs. Multi-piece construction allows a polished lip. See 2-piece vs 3-piece wheels.
Forged aluminum, monoblock or multi-piece. Start a brief for this direction.
05 / Bold paint
Gold or bronze accent.
| Aspect | Direction |
|---|---|
| Vehicle fit | Cars in strong blue, white, green or black paint |
| Spoke geometry | Any; works especially with open five- and six-spoke designs |
| Typical sizes | Per vehicle, usually 19 to 21 in |
| Finish palette | Satin gold, champagne, bronze, tinted clear over brushed metal |
| Material | Aluminum or magnesium; on magnesium, painted metallic tones keep the protective system intact |
Gold and bronze shift with gloss level and lighting, so approve a physical or photographic reference as well as a color name.
Either material; choose by weight priority and budget. Start a brief for this direction.
06 / Luxury sedan
Bright silver and polished elegance.
| Aspect | Direction |
|---|---|
| Vehicle fit | Luxury sedans and large coupes |
| Spoke geometry | Fine multi-spoke or slim split spokes, flat to mild concave |
| Typical sizes | 20 to 22 in, square or mild stagger |
| Finish palette | Bright silver, polished, high-gloss clear; chrome-look effects reviewed per project |
| Material | Forged aluminum |
Polished and bright finishes need careful clear coating and gentle care. Load rating matters on heavy sedans.
Forged aluminum recommended. Start a brief for this direction.
07 / Electric vehicles
Minimalist monoblock for EVs.
| Aspect | Direction |
|---|---|
| Vehicle fit | Electric sedans and SUVs, e.g. Zeekr, Xiaomi, Li Auto-type models |
| Spoke geometry | Clean, smooth faces; wide or covered spokes for a calm, aerodynamic look |
| Typical sizes | 19 to 21 in; load rating checked against high vehicle weight |
| Finish palette | Satin graphite, gloss black, body-color or two-tone |
| Material | Forged aluminum monoblock; magnesium where range and handling justify it |
EVs are heavy, so load rating sets the minimum material. Reducing wheel mass helps ride and handling; aerodynamic faces are a styling choice reviewed per design.
Forged aluminum usually; magnesium as a premium option. Start a brief for this direction.
08 / Supercar
Sculpted directional.
| Aspect | Direction |
|---|---|
| Vehicle fit | Mid-engine and high-performance supercars |
| Spoke geometry | Directional, mirrored left and right, sculpted 3D spokes |
| Typical sizes | 20 front / 21 rear typical; per vehicle |
| Finish palette | Satin black, carbon-tone grey, brushed titanium-look, accent colors |
| Material | Forged magnesium or aluminum monoblock |
Directional designs need separate left/right programs and careful brake clearance. See CNC machining of forged wheels.
Magnesium for weight, aluminum for value. Start a brief for this direction.
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Every VEXORA set is made to order, and custom orders start from a single pair. MOQ: 1 pair (2 wheels).
Production typically takes approximately 20 days once the specification, drawings and finish are approved, confirmed per project. Shipping time varies by destination country. Where DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is available for your country, orders ship DDP: import duties and taxes are handled and the wheels are delivered to your door.
Send your vehicle, chosen direction and any changes: request a quote. Email sales@vexoraforged.com or message WhatsApp +86 159 2056 8771.
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