How High-End Carbon Wheels Are Actually Made: Inside Hunt Wheels

Ever wondered what actually goes into the design and manufacturing of high-end carbon fibre wheels? We head behind the scenes at Hunt Wheels HQ to explore the entire R&D process, from 3D scanning and CFD modelling to 3D printing prototype rims. We also put their wheels to the ultimate test, using impact rigs and torture testers to see exactly how much punishment they can take before they fail.

⏱️ Chapters ⏱️
00:00 - Intro: Testing Carbon Wheels to Destruction
00:31 - The History of Hunt Wheels
01:03 - Impact Testing: 40J vs 70J
05:16 - 3D Scanning and CFD Modelling
08:09 - 3D Printing Prototype Rims
10:46 - The Art of Wheel Building
12:38 - Spares and Warehouse Logistics
13:58 - Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel Testing
16:09 - Real World Aero Testing
19:01 - The Wheel Torture Rig

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That 70-joule impact test was a lot more violent than we expected! 😱 Which part of the wheel design process did you find most interesting, and have you ever pushed your own wheels to the limit? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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