O.Z. Wheels - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

old greg · 12-07-2011, 02:08 PM

There's a more helpful description on tire rack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TireRack

High Light Technology (HLT)

The High Light Technology (HLT) process used in the manufacturing of O.Z. Racing's Alleggerita HLT and Botticelli HLT wheels, for example, uses rollers to compress and elongate the material along the barrel of a low-pressure cast aluminum wheel to obtain the desired profile. This process, which is directly derived from O.Z.'s experience in F1, produces wheels that are extremely light and strong.

The flow forming process and the HLT technologies combine to create mechanical characteristics similar to those of a forged wheel. This permits a dramatic reduction in wheel weight while enhancing structural rigidity vs. a standard cast wheel.

Apparently what they are doing is casting the hub and spokes with a thick ring of material where the rim should be, then cold rolling the wheel rim using a forming die. Basically, they are casting the center and forging the rim.

Syldrin · 12-07-2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old greg

I hope that price is for a full set.

it is.

Matador · 12-07-2011, 06:59 PM

OP, how old are you and how long have you been into cars?

armythug · 12-07-2011, 07:12 PM

OZ makes great wheels. Very light. I have owned a set of Superleggeras.

Zaku · 12-07-2011, 07:49 PM

Matador, I'm 25 and I've been into cars since a young age. Both my Father and Uncle owned a AE86 LEVIN(Father) and TRUENO (Uncle) they taught me about cars. I've owned about 4 cars, the first being an FC3S. But I have to admit I still have alot to learn. Why do you ask?

Mr.Jay · 12-07-2011, 09:13 PM

^ most likely because oz is very very very well known like very very

Zaku · 12-07-2011, 09:38 PM

Well I've heard of em but never owned a set, just wanted real experience with them. I mean there are well known wheels out there but people have terrible experiences. I've heard people with Volks breaking, or Grams even BBS shattering in certain conditions. But that's pretty common about all wheels nothing is super strong and never have any problems. In case of O.Z. I wanted to see if anyone had problems, If you think about it Wheels are big investments. Again just wanted real user input thanks for all of those that did

Dave-ROR · 12-07-2011, 09:41 PM

With enough impact anything will bend or break

Caliban · 12-07-2011, 09:48 PM

O.Z wheels are legit.

Mr.Jay · 12-07-2011, 09:48 PM

yea nothing is indestructable but I do like OZ rims tho will more than likely get some rims from a different company

GranTurismo · 02-27-2012, 04:54 PM

I have the Ultraleggera's 17" on my Corolla, see picture (I'm from The Netherlands).
Those wheels are very good, light and strong, with a superb reputation (in Europe)!

OrbitalEllipses · 02-28-2012, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Great company and wheels.

Price wise they are similar to others: (prices from tirerack, stuck with black (when possible) just to keep pricing equal as different finishes result in a different cost)
17x8 OZ Ultraleggera Black: $276 - 17.0lbs
17x8 Enkei Racing PF01 Black: $265 - 17.3lbs
17x8 Enkei Racing RPF1 Black: $252 - 15.6lbs
17x8 OZ Alleggerita HLT Black: $339 - 15.6lbs
17x8 Kosei K1 TS Grey (no black avail): $269 - 15.5lbs

Oh man I wanted Ultraleggaras back in the day. If I was buying new wheels, Gold Alleggerita HLTs would be at my doorstep.

12-07-2011, 07:12 PM	#18
armythug Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS Location: Perth WA Posts: 608 Thanks: 371 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OZ makes great wheels. Very light. I have owned a set of Superleggeras. __________________ Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:

12-07-2011, 07:49 PM	#19
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Matador, I'm 25 and I've been into cars since a young age. Both my Father and Uncle owned a AE86 LEVIN(Father) and TRUENO (Uncle) they taught me about cars. I've owned about 4 cars, the first being an FC3S. But I have to admit I still have alot to learn. Why do you ask? __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

12-07-2011, 09:13 PM	#20
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 545 Thanked 699 Times in 438 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ most likely because oz is very very very well known like very very __________________ Out of the FRS game

12-07-2011, 09:38 PM	#21
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well I've heard of em but never owned a set, just wanted real experience with them. I mean there are well known wheels out there but people have terrible experiences. I've heard people with Volks breaking, or Grams even BBS shattering in certain conditions. But that's pretty common about all wheels nothing is super strong and never have any problems. In case of O.Z. I wanted to see if anyone had problems, If you think about it Wheels are big investments. Again just wanted real user input thanks for all of those that did __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

12-07-2011, 09:41 PM	#22
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	With enough impact anything will bend or break __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

12-07-2011, 09:48 PM	#23
Caliban Terrorist of Chat Rooms Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 05 E46M3, 06 CT9ARS, FR-S? Location: Oakland Smokin' Posts: 205 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	O.Z wheels are legit.

02-27-2012, 04:54 PM	#25
GranTurismo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Toyota Corolla Location: The Netherlands Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the Ultraleggera's 17" on my Corolla, see picture (I'm from The Netherlands). Those wheels are very good, light and strong, with a superb reputation (in Europe)!

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