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This is a two-piece wheel. Note how the centersection is welded to the outer rim (weld bead indicated by arrow). One-piece wheels are forged or cast in a single piece, and there is no seam or weld between the centersection and the rim. On a two-piece wheel, the centersection can be of billet, cast, or forged construction.
Wheels and Tires: From Form to Function

 This is a two-piece wheel. Note how the centersection is welded to the outer rim (weld bead indicated by arrow). One-piece wheels are forged or cast in a single piece, and there is no seam or weld between the centersection and the rim. On a two-piece wheel, the centersection can be of billet, cast, or forged construction.  View Related Article

 

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