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[Ryan@IND]

Official Release | SSR Type-F Euro

We all know the legendary Type C and although discontinued for the Euro fitments, we still see them being heavily used on the tracks on E46 and E36's.

SSR in their quest to spread their already stellar line-up to the Euro cars had released the Werfen GT03 earlier this year and they have followed their strong push with the Type-F Euro.



A little bit of background on SSR Semi Solid Forging Technology:

In 1991, SSR learned of the advanced technology known as Semi-Solid Forging (SSF). This technology was being used by the aircraft industry to manufacture parts that required low weight and reliability. They conducted research and development for one year and created their patented wheel manufacturing plant in Nara, Japan. By combining the best features of casting and forging, SSR implemented them in the manufacturing process of SSF. Further research led scientists to develop a process whereby mixing alloys during the solidification process changed the original microstructure of the alloy from a branch-like structure to a globule granular structure. Alumax then perfected the aluminum stirring process, Magneto-Hydro Dynamics (MHD), and created the basis of SSF technology which results in a pure cylindrical alloy billet free of non-metals, gasses, oxides and other impurities. This MHD billet, when heated to a specific temperature, holds a semi-solid form. The billet is then pressed into a mold at a high rate keeping the preferred globule granular microstructure as the new shape is formed. The end product is very dense and strong. SSR is the only wheel manufacturer in the world to produce SSF aluminum wheels. SSR continues to research ways to further develop SSF, creating reliable, durable, and lightweight wheels.

The Type-F Euro is of the 2 Piece Hybrid construction.

SSF manufactured faces are welded to an HTM(Heat Treatment Manufacture) inner barrel using SSR's innovative technology. By combining both SSF and HTM, SSR wheels are light-weight and incredibly strong. The Hybrid 2 Piece wheels feature an SSF face welded to an HTM inner barrel to become one piece. This technology is exclusive only to SSR.

Some sample weights and Fitments for:
18 - 8.5 et35 ~ 18.8lbs
18 - 9.5 et35 ~ 18.8lbs
19 - 8.5 et35
19 - 9.5 et28 ~ 20.4lbs

other aggressive fitments:
19 - 10.0 et30 ~ 20.9lbs

[only1]

what is the cost on 19inch and the availability for an e90 335i? what finishes are available?

[vladster]

More mounted pics plz , price ?

[remmib]

Cool wheels, and so light.

[Tee-Dub]

Nice and light, but really the opposite of "concave" that so many here get such a hard on over.