Wheel Construction
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2 piece wheels have a rim section...
...and a spoke section. Two different sections are used to achieve the benefit of forged rims (much higher strength/weight ratio) without the cost of a fully forged wheel (the spoke section is typically cast).
Three piece wheels have a spoke section and two rim sections; an inner and an outer. Again, the rim portions are typically forged. The benefit of this construction is the ability to highly customize width & offset. By making the wheel modular, you can produce a much larger array of diameter/width/offset options with fewer manufactured components. This greater flexibility lets the manufacturer provide fitment for tricky situations (e.g., the need to build a wheel that fits over large brake components).
At least that's my understanding.
Three piece wheels have a spoke section and two rim sections; an inner and an outer. Again, the rim portions are typically forged. The benefit of this construction is the ability to highly customize width & offset. By making the wheel modular, you can produce a much larger array of diameter/width/offset options with fewer manufactured components. This greater flexibility lets the manufacturer provide fitment for tricky situations (e.g., the need to build a wheel that fits over large brake components).
At least that's my understanding.
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