Forgeline’s SL3X Wheels Blend Classic Style With Modern Design

Finding a wheel that captures the classic look but is built for a modern car can be a tough search. Forgeline aims to solve that with its new SL3X, a wheel from its Heritage Series that mixes timeless five-spoke styling with modern, lightweight forged construction. It’s a fresh take on the company’s older SL3 design, built for owners who want that retro look without giving up modern performance.

Forgeline’s new SL3X has a clean, traditional five-spoke design with tapered spokes and smooth edges that on classics or modern performers. Forgeline even borrowed a construction detail from the original Porsche Cup wheels by using a bottom-mount assembly. This just means Forgeline installs the wheel’s center from behind the rim halves, which hides the mounting register for a cleaner, more authentic look that serious enthusiasts will notice. But this is not a throwback wheel when it comes to strength.

The SL3X is a true three-piece wheel, and Forgeline carves its center from a single block of forged 6061-T6 aluminum. Forgeline combines that strong, light center with heat-treated rim shells and holds it all together with exposed, aircraft-quality Automotive Racing Products stainless steel fasteners. The result is a wheel that can easily handle the power and cornering forces of today’s high-performance sports cars. Since Forgeline builds every set to order, owners can get exactly what they need.

It also comes in a stepped-lip design in sizes ranging from 18 to 21 inches. It’s also available for standard five-lug cars, and custom fitments are available. Buyers can also specify custom offsets and choose from a huge catalog of finish combinations to perfectly match their car. Ultimately, the SL3X is for car owners who want to give their car that classic motorsports look without compromise. It’s a way to get the style of a bygone era with the performance and quality expected from a modern, custom-built wheel.