2024 Method Wheels Catalog

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MATERIAL PROCESS Refined A356 aluminum with Method’s proprietary heat treatment process increases the tensile strength of the metal far beyond industry standards. This exclusive process which goes beyond the traditional T6 heat-treatment process allows the wheel to be lighter while maintaining strongest load ratings up to 4500 pounds or 2041 kilograms per wheel at a competitive price compared to forged offerings.

WEIGHT SAVINGS Performance enhancing features are a key design consideration of Method wheels. Optimized weight distribution of structural material can make the wheel stronger and lighter.

On the inside of the wheel, non structural material is removed from the inner mounting pad and spoke backs lightening the entire wheel significantly.

SPOKE BACK MATERIAL REMOVED

Product development through analysis of race activities results in significant design evolutions. Reduction of wheel weight by removing all unnecessary material to minimize rotational inertia for maximum fuel efficiency or increase battery range.

MOUNTING PAD MATERIAL REMOVED

Wheel spoke sides are machined to remove nonstructural material which creates an I-Beam cross section shape which strengthens the entire spoke structure while

decreasing weight on select wheels. Producing a wheel that is lighter and

stronger is not just limited to the wheel’s structural design. For race applications, the outer wheel mounting plate design has been continuously refined. These small tweaks can give Method equipped teams another advantage over the competition.

SIDE SPOKE MATERIAL REMOVED

FORGED ELEVATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS The elevated manufacturing process of forged wheels starts with a solid block of 6061 billet aluminum being shaped by extreme pressure. It is then heat-treated to a T6 standard at stages of ~1000*F (~558*C) temperatures. This process produces a superior alloy that is both stronger and lighter than conventional wheels.

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FRONT MOUNTING PLATE POCKET MATERIAL REMOVED

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