[beep-beep-vroom]

Has anyone heard of Aston Forged? They popped up on my eBay suggestions because I've been looking at wheels.
They seem price competitive for alleged forged mono-block wheels made to order. They're made overseas. I contacted them through eBay about a style of wheel they had listed (for a different car). I asked if that style could be made for: year, make, model, dia x width x bolt pattern, etc. They said yes, anything you want, they can make it, and quoted a price.

Other than their company website, official FB page, and eBay listings I can't find any actual customer reviews. Everyting I've found was generated by them. Admittedly it was a hasty search.

Does anyone have any firsthand experience with this wheel manufacturer?

 

[baabootoo]

Their site shows $750 - $1600 per wheel. Is that the normal price?

 

[beep-beep-vroom]

Their site shows $750 - $1600 per wheel. Is that the normal price?

I'm not sure. It's all new to me, and I don't know what normal is for made-to-order wheels. From what I could gather the price really shoots up as the diameter of the wheel increases. I guess that kinda makes sense.

 

[Xylander]

I don't know anything about them. However, I do know that custom forged wheels are in fact very expensive and $1,100 - $2,000 per wheel is not abnormal, if the wheel is truly forged. You just have to watch out for the semi-forged types or whatever buzzword they're using to describe their not exactly forged process (IE, hydro forging, pressure honed, etc). I wouldn't pay big money for them if they aren't forged. You won't know if it's a quality forge job until you use them though, or unless you find some independent reviews.

 

[Sarna March]

You just have to watch out for the semi-forged types or whatever buzzword they're using to describe their not exactly forged process (IE, hydro forging, pressure honed, etc).

This is a valid point, I think.

 

[beep-beep-vroom]

I don't know anything about them. However, I do know that custom forged wheels are in fact very expensive and $1,100 - $2,000 per wheel is not abnormal, if the wheel is truly forged. You just have to watch out for the semi-forged types or whatever buzzword they're using to describe their not exactly forged process (IE, hydro forging, pressure honed, etc). I wouldn't pay big money for them if they aren't forged. You won't know if it's a quality forge job until you use them though, or unless you find some independent reviews.

I agree with all of that. Remember, believe none of what you hear, and only 1/2 of what you see. Caveat emptor. It's best to be skeptical. Don't be seduced by a slick website, nice wheel glamor shots, and hype videos. They're great to look at, but at this price point I'd like some independent reviews. So far their web-presence, web chatter, is completely self-generated.

Having said all that, I'm not suggesting they're not great wheels, it's just difficult to draw any conclusion one way, or the other.

* This has inspired me. I'm going to reach out to them and see if they'll make a set of wheels for my Charger for free. And in return I'll provide them with an independant product review.

Here's what I wrote:

Would you be interested in sending me a set of your forged wheels for testing and review? I have a 2021 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye widebody. I'm a member in good standing on Hellcat.org which has over 30,000 members. I'll fairly review your wheels and upload an unbiased review.

Respectfully,
(redacted)

 

[Unavowed]

Check out VS Forged
Similar in that they are made in Taiwan, but a bit more of a footprint here and you can buy them through Jon at Bestwheeldeals.

 

[beep-beep-vroom]

Check out VS Forged

I checked them out. Interesting that they manufacture big brake kits too.

 

[sunnyvalesingh]

So has anyone purchased Aston forged wheels before?