Claudio Bernoni
OZ Group
| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Number of locations | 6 |
| Key people | Claudio Bernoni (Managing director) |
| Products | Alloy wheels |
| Website | Company homepage |
Where are OZ wheels made?
Italy
Oz Racing alloy wheels are the perfect fusion between performance, construction quality and design. Safety, entertainment and calmness while driving start from here. All our alloy wheels are conceived, hand-built and tested in Italy.
Is Oz a good wheel brand?
O.Z . Racing wheels are extremely well-made, but one of the main reasons they’re so popular is due to their beautiful Italian designs that compliment any vehicle. This wheel is a perfect choice if you’re on a tighter budget but still want O.Z. Racing’s high quality and style.
How are OZ wheels made?
A quality starting from technology processes OZ wheels are produced through Low Pressure Casting and Gravity technologies. Low pressure casting the alloy is heated at about 700°C, cast and is low pressure injected into the bottom of the mould, to the top.
Are OZ wheels forged?
Designed by the same engineers who craft OZ competition wheels, ARES production begins with a forged billet to which the exclusive OZ HLT technology is applied – combined, these two technologies imbue Ares with the qualities of light weight and mechanical resistance and strength that add up to extremely high …
Are OZ wheels flow formed?
This process, which is directly derived from O.Z.’s experience in F1, produces wheels that are extremely light and strong. The flow forming process and the HLT technologies combine to create mechanical characteristics similar to those of a forged wheel.
Are OZ wheels strong?
OZ also has a big racing heritage and makes really nice, ligweight and strong wheels.
Are OZ wheels light?
OZ Racing wheels are top-of-the -line where technology and style are concerned. Lightweight wheels designed to perform. 100% Made in Italy, they guarantee top performance and absulute quality.
Are OZ wheels lightweight?
How much do OZ wheels weigh?
We took the 8×18 inch OZ Superleggera to the scale for a quick test. Including center cap and minus the stem, each wheel weighed 18.5 lb, which is very impressive. As a comparison, we have seem some 8×18 wheels that weigh up to 29.4 lb!
What is Oz HLT?
High Light Technology. Manufacturing technology to improve lightweight characteristics to the wheel, with an even higher performance driving dynamics and a structural integrity to surpass the most stringent safety tests.
How do I know if my car has premium wheels?
Manufacturers deem specific wheels as premium. The specific meaning of the term is to some degree dependent upon the manufacturer. However, most manufacturers designate wheels as premium wheels when they place chrome on top of an alloy wheel.
