{"id":6130,"date":"2026-07-16T02:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T02:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/?p=6130"},"modified":"2026-07-16T02:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T02:33:01","slug":"do-people-make-custom-rims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/do-people-make-custom-rims\/","title":{"rendered":"Do people make custom rims?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Do people make custom rims?\u00a0 yes, here is wheel hub modification guide<\/h1>\n<h2>I. Why Modify Wheel Hubs?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>For Appearance Enthusiasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Modified wheel hubs are generally more personalized, showcasing the owner&#8217;s unique taste while delivering a stronger visual impact and enhanced aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For Performance Enthusiasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2460 By increasing the diameter and width of the wheel hub, tire selection naturally becomes wider and lower-profile (flatter). This results in stronger tire grip and a thinner, stiffer sidewall, which reduces deformation during cornering and improves vehicle handling.<\/p>\n<p>\u2461 Upgraded wheel hubs are typically made of lighter materials. Reducing unsprung mass contributes to improvements in acceleration, braking, and overall performance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6041\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6041\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6041\" src=\"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forged-wheels-matte-black-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"forged wheels matte black (1)\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forged-wheels-matte-black-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forged-wheels-matte-black-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forged-wheels-matte-black-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forged-wheels-matte-black-1-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forged-wheels-matte-black-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/forged-wheels-matte-black-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">forged wheels matte black (1)<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>II. How to Choose Modified Wheel Hubs?<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Hub Specifications<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hub Size:<\/strong>\u00a0The size of the wheel hub is not &#8220;the bigger, the better.&#8221; For safety and performance considerations, the selected hub size should preferably not exceed the original wheel hub by more than 2 inches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hub Width (J-Value):<\/strong>\u00a0The &#8220;J&#8221; refers to the shape of the hub&#8217;s flange edge. The J-value is generally used to express the hub width, measured in inches. Hub width is determined by two factors: compatibility with tire width on one hand, and the positional relationship with the fender after installation on the other. It is typically chosen based on the owner&#8217;s preference and can be adjusted relative to the original hub width.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter):<\/strong>\u00a0The diameter of the circle formed by the hub&#8217;s central mounting bolts. The PCD value must match the original vehicle&#8217;s specifications to ensure direct fitment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CB (Center Bore):<\/strong>\u00a0This primarily affects the alignment between the geometric center of the vehicle&#8217;s hub axis and the geometric center of the wheel hub. Modified wheel hubs generally feature a larger center bore to accommodate a wider range of vehicle models. When the center bore is larger than the hub diameter, a centering ring (spacer ring) can be added to fill the gap.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ET (Offset):<\/strong>\u00a0This refers to the distance between the hub&#8217;s mounting surface and its centerline. The ET value affects the installed position of the wheel hub \u2014 determining whether it sits more inward (concave) or outward (flush\/convex). Under the same width, a smaller ET value pushes the hub further outward, while a larger ET value pulls it further inward.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Hub Materials<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Steel, Aluminum Alloy, Magnesium Alloy, Carbon Fiber<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Steel Hubs:<\/strong>\u00a0Low cost and high strength, with strong resistance to metal fatigue and resistance to deformation. However, steel hubs are relatively heavy, have high inertial resistance, and poor heat dissipation. They are also susceptible to rust and corrosion due to environmental factors and wear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aluminum Alloy Hubs:<\/strong>\u00a0Lightweight, excellent heat dissipation, and high strength. However, aluminum alloy hubs have relatively poor elastic properties and demand high manufacturing quality. If manufacturing standards are not met, the hub is prone to fracture upon impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Magnesium Alloy Hubs:<\/strong>\u00a0Even lighter weight with high hardness. However, magnesium alloy hubs are expensive and susceptible to corrosion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carbon Fiber Hubs:<\/strong>\u00a0Lightweight and high in hardness, while also offering corrosion resistance, high-temperature resistance, and metal fatigue resistance. However, carbon fiber hubs are costly to manufacture and maintain.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6134\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6134\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6134\" src=\"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carbon-Fiber-Hubs-1024x753.jpg\" alt=\"Carbon Fiber Hubs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carbon-Fiber-Hubs-1024x753.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carbon-Fiber-Hubs-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carbon-Fiber-Hubs-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carbon-Fiber-Hubs-1536x1129.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carbon-Fiber-Hubs-2048x1506.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carbon-Fiber-Hubs-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Carbon-Fiber-Hubs-600x441.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carbon Fiber Hubs<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. Hub Manufacturing Processes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Casting, Flow-Form Casting, Forging<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Casting:<\/strong>\u00a0Casting includes both gravity casting and low-pressure casting. The casting process primarily involves pouring molten aluminum alloy into a mold, allowing it to cool, and then finishing it through grinding and machining. This method involves simpler procedures and lower costs, but the material is prone to internal voids and air bubbles, resulting in uneven density that affects overall strength.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flow-Form Casting (Spun-Forged Casting):<\/strong>\u00a0This process begins with a rough hub blank produced through low-pressure casting, which is then shaped by a flow-forming machine through rotary pressing, stretching the hub into its final form. After the metal is extruded, the internal molecular structure changes, resulting in increased strength.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forging:<\/strong>\u00a0Forging utilizes high pressure to press heated solid alloy into the shape of a wheel hub, followed by secondary machining to produce the finished product. Due to multiple high-pressure impacts, the alloy molecules become smaller, with finer gaps and higher density. Forged hubs offer higher strength and lighter weight, resulting in superior safety performance, as well as greater formability.<\/p>\n<p>Forging is further divided into\u00a0<strong>monoblock forging<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>CNC-machined forging<\/strong>. Monoblock forging offers high strength, but due to mold limitations, designs tend to be limited in variety. CNC-machined forged billets allow for more flexible design options; however, the machining process alters the grain structure of the forged billet, resulting in strength that is somewhat lower than that of monoblock forged hubs.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Hub Styles<\/h3>\n<p><strong>One-Piece Hubs:<\/strong>\u00a0The entire wheel hub is formed as a single unit with fixed specifications.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6105\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6105\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6105\" src=\"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/forged-white-wheel-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"forged white wheel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/forged-white-wheel-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/forged-white-wheel-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/forged-white-wheel-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/forged-white-wheel-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/forged-white-wheel-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/forged-white-wheel.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">forged white wheel<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Multi-Piece Hubs:<\/strong>\u00a0The rim (barrel) and spokes are manufactured separately and secured together with bolts. By pairing rims with different specifications, the hub parameters can be adjusted. Multi-piece hubs also feature a more pronounced lip\/lip-edge effect, making them generally favored by stance enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6011\" style=\"width: 543px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6011\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6011\" src=\"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bronze-wheels-forged-5-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"bronze wheels forged (5)\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bronze-wheels-forged-5-rotated.jpg 533w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bronze-wheels-forged-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bronze-wheels-forged-5-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">bronze wheels forged (5)<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do people make custom rims?\u00a0 yes, here is wheel hub modification guide I. Why Modify Wheel Hubs? For Appearance Enthusiasts: Modified wheel hubs are generally more personalized, showcasing the owner&#8217;s unique taste while delivering a stronger visual impact and enhanced aesthetics. For Performance Enthusiasts: \u2460 By increasing the diameter and width of the wheel hub, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-de"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6130"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6130\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6135,"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6130\/revisions\/6135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6060"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jlwheels-manufacturer.com\/am\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}