The Aston Martin DBX is already the best looking SUV on sale, but that hasn’t stopped R-Reforged from giving it a fresh set of footwear.
These 23-inch diamond turned alloy wheels are one inch larger than standard and were developed with Formula 1 supplier APP Tech. Each rim starts life as block of AI6061-T6 grade aluminium, before 12,000 tonnes of pressure is applied to create the 10-spoke shape.
Forging offers greater strength and less weight than conventional casting, saving 4.5kg overall. R-Reforged’s rims are also compatible with Aston Martin’s tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
From Callum to Zagato
R-Reforged is a Swiss company with a sizeable engineering facility in Warwick. It’s perhaps best known for the Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25, a bespoke supercar redesigned by Ian Callum.
We sampled the Vanquish 25 last year, saying:
‘The V12 sounds spectacular, its malevolent snarl building to a decadent wail. Where the original Vanquish played heavy metal, this one adds a layer of classic soul. Every underpass brings a serenade, every tunnel a symphony. In an era when engines are muted by forced induction and filters, it’s like trading a compressed MP3 for a remastered CD.’
R-Reforged is also working with legendary Italian design house Zagato to build a run of unique Aston Martin Vantage ‘Heritage Twins’. And it does a good trade in making Aston’s classic ‘continuation’ cars road-legal, including the DB5 Goldfinger and DB4 GT.
There’s no price quoted for the new 23-inch alloys, but if you can afford £158,000 for a new DBX…
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