AC Schnitzer 21" wheel & tyre set AC3 FlowForming silver-anthracite Michelin for BMW X3M F97 (82402977127)

Wheelset development at AC Schnitzer A few definitions first Wheel/complete wheel = rim including tire Wheel set = 4 wheels Mixed tires = Different tires on front and rear axles Philosophy/Design The wheels establish a car's connection to the road not only physically but also visually. "Therefore, the correct proportions of the rims to the body are crucial," explains AC Schnitzer Chief Designer Michele Viandante. "Rims that are too small can quickly make a vehicle appear long-legged and unstable." The AC3 Flow forming rims achieve what initially seems contradictory: reducing weight while simultaneously increasing the wheel diameter. The AC3 Flow forming rims measure 9 or 10 x 21 inches. Three colour variants are available: Bicolour Silver/Anthracite or Matt Anthracite and Black. Visually, the rims are clearly part of the AC3 rim family and complement the portfolio in terms of sizes, applications, and manufacturing processes. The lower weight of the AC3 Flow forming wheels reduces the vehicle's unsprung mass by approximately 10 kg, thereby also lowering its CO2 emissions. At the same time, there is also a noticeable improvement in driving dynamics, as the centrifugal forces on the axles are reduced by approximately four times - a perceived 40 kg. The AC Schnitzer AC3 Flow forming wheels therefore offer real advantages: for the driver and the environment. material Only high-quality aluminium alloys are used. The material is additionally heat-treated during the production process, resulting in increased strength while simultaneously reducing weight. Material samples are taken during the manufacturing process to ensure consistent, high quality. production The flow forming process is one of the most advanced manufacturing technologies in the wheel industry. In this production process, after the actual aluminium casting, the raw product is further processed by rolling it out. This step serves to compact the metal, which guarantees greater stability and impact resistance of the rim. On the other hand, the improved stability also allows for even more intricate wheel designs, as the wall thicknesses can be significantly thinner than those of conventionally manufactured rims. And this is measurable: compared, for example, with the BMW "Double Spoke 706 M" forged wheel for the M5, which, at 10.5J x 20", is even one inch smaller than the new AC3 Flow forming wheels, these are 2.4 kg and 2.5 kg lighter, respectively, than the BMW rim. Surface Black In this process, the wheel is first primed, then completely painted. A two-coat clear coat is then applied, consisting of a polyester primer and a glossy acrylic clear coat. Test procedures / safety After their design, the first sample rims are manufactured under real production conditions. These must undergo a multitude of tests. Among other things, their strength is tested. The bending test simulates the "rim lifespan." Every AC Schnitzer rim must survive this lifespan unscathed in order to be produced and sold. Vehicle-specific tests, including test installations with clearance measurements and driving tests on public roads and racetracks, follow. Only after these procedures do our rims receive homologation, i.e., approval for use on public roads. Wheels are safety-critical components. Therefore, they are inspected and tested with the utmost care. This begins with initial chemical material tests and concludes with rigorous endurance tests on test machines: - §30 StVZO wheel guidelines - ECE R124

Product details

• Brand: AC Schnitzer
• Product type: Tyres (Race & Track)
• Catalogue SKU: 82402977127

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