If you are thinking about buying new rims, then probably spend most of your time thinking about how they will look. Of course, the external beauty of a car is an important aspect. But when choosing rims, it is much more important how strong and reliable they are.
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Alloy wheels look very presentable and generally significantly increase vehicle performance, by reducing unsprung mass and increasing fuel economy.
But stamped discs are much cheaper and have another important advantage - they are easier to straighten in case of damage. Using a hammer, you can fix a dent and the steel wheel will look like brand new. But the cast disk can be irreparably damaged if the wheel flies into a pothole or curb. Even minor deformations may require work that can only be carried out in a specialized workshop.
So that you can choose the best stamped wheels for your car, we will talk about the most famous manufacturers offering these products on the Russian market. And if you prefer the beauty of casting, we suggest taking a look at the rating of the best manufacturers of alloy wheels.
7. Trebl
The rating of the best stamped disc brands is opened by a Chinese manufacturer that has been producing inexpensive stamping since 2006. Initially, the production was located in Asia, but in 2016, a stamped disc production plant was opened in Russia. This full-cycle enterprise creates products both for the Russian market and for export to the CIS countries and Europe.
What is good about stamping from Trebl - so it's its budget price - in the range of 900-2000 rubles, depending on size. In addition, finding Trebl wheels specifically for your car is easy. All these stamped products comply with the requirements of GOST-R50511.
But as for quality, it is also, let's say, budget. Many motorists complain about poor-quality painting of discs (due to which rust may appear in the first year of operation), rough welds and soft metal. However, disks are balanced without problems, and their low cost allows you to change them at least every year.
pros: price, wide assortment.
Minuses: soft metal, rust quickly.
6. KrKZ
This abbreviation stands for Kremenchug Wheel Plant and, accordingly, stamped KrKZ disks are produced in Ukraine and delivered to Russia.
These wheels cost a little more than Trebl, but the quality of the metal, painting and welding is often better. They are quite durable, and in their budget segment are very good. However, the reverse side of the strength of stamped KrKZ disks is a lot of weight.
pros: reasonable price, durable, good quality paintwork.
Minuses: heavy.
6. Eurodisk
The Ferghana Mechanical Plant (a joint venture of Switzerland, the UK and Uzbekistan), as well as a plant in the Leningrad Region, produce stamped wheels at affordable prices under the Eurodisk brand.
Russian car owners praise them for their high corrosion resistance and paintwork quality, as well as easy balancing.
But the softness of the metal in these discs leaves much to be desired, as does its processing. In some places of disks it is possible to meet "agnails". Therefore, if you want to buy Eurodisk rims, do not be too lazy to carefully inspect them before buying.
pros: wide assortment, good painting.
Minuses: metal is not always well worked.
5. Dotz
This German brand is famous for high-strength rims. Prior to delivery, all Dotz wheels undergo stress tests involving 200,000 load cycles. Impact tests with simulated collisions with curbs are also conducted.
When grinding the surface, the smallest ceramic balls are used, which eliminates the appearance of holes.
There is only one drawback to stamped discs from Dotz - the high price. So, one disk of the popular standard size R15 will cost 3,000 rubles or more.
pros: excellent corrosion resistance, strong, durable.
Minuses: expensive.
4. Magnetto Wheels
The products of the Italian company Magnetto appeared in Russia not so long ago - in 2011 - and quickly became popular thanks to a good combination of price / quality.
Magnetto Wheels stamped discs are quite durable, well balanced and rust resistant. And given the low price (about 1,500 rubles for the size of R15), one could put the Italians a solid five. But! Some motorists complain that the native bolts from the rims supplied from the factory did not fit the replica made by Magnetto Wheels. As a result, I had to shell out to fix this problem.
pros: Slowly corroding, light.
Minuses: not always the location of the bolts with the original rims and rims of Magnetto Wheels.
3. Kronprinz
If quality is your priority when choosing stamped discs, we can safely recommend the products of the German brand Kronprinz. It is part of the Mefro Wheels concern, whose production facilities are located in Europe, China and Russia. Kronprinz wheels are equipped with BMW, Fiat, Peugeot-Citroen, Daimler, Renault-Nissan and others.
The stamped discs of this manufacturer are lighter than those of the nearest foreign competitor - KFZ. Many motorists take this fact positively, given the rather large weight of the tires.
Many positive reviews on Kronprinz products are associated with excellent anti-corrosion properties and high quality workmanship. These German rims are expensive, but you don’t mind paying for the quality, right?
pros: Top quality, lightweight yet durable.
Minuses: expensive.
2. TZSK
Tolyatti Steel Wheel Plant produces some of the best stamped wheels offered on the Russian market. The quality of the products of this manufacturer is evidenced by the fact that it supplies wheels for Ford, Volkswagen, AvtoVAZ and other well-known automakers.
Car enthusiasts praise TZSK wheels for very high-quality painting, affordable price and quality factor. According to some drivers, on such discs you can leave a couple of seasons, and they will be as good as new.
pros: high-quality Russian stamped wheels, durable.
Minuses: fakes are common.
1. KFZ
Having studied the reviews on various automotive resources, we gave first place to the Austrian brand KFZ in terms of price and quality ratio of stamped disks.
It belongs to the German holding company ALKAR Stahlrad, and the discs are produced at a Swiss factory located near the city of Lugano. And they pass very strict quality control.
For Russian car owners, KFZ rims enjoy an excellent reputation for their corrosion resistance, rigidity and perfect balance. So if you need high-quality and reliable stamped wheels, but you don’t want to take Russian or Chinese for some reason, then there is no alternative to KFZ.
pros: excellent value for money, very durable, slowly rusting.
Minuses: not.
