A typical FMB build follows seven steps from first conversation to wheels on the car — 8–12 weeks end-to-end:

1. You submit your specs or build requirements through the Start Your Build form.
2. We confirm the design and specs based on your requirements, reference images, and any CAD drawings you've shared.
3. You place a deposit and we create a detailed render of your wheel design and finish.
4. You review and approve the final design and specifications.
5. Final payment is submitted to begin production.
6. Your wheels are forged, machined, finished, and inspected.
7. Final inspection and shipment to your door.

Refunds depend on where the build stands: fully refundable before design work begins, minus design/render costs after a render has been produced, and 50% maximum once production starts. See the cancellation FAQ below for the full breakdown.

From first form submission to wheels on the car is typically 8–12 weeks, broken into four stages:

1. Spec & Design Approval — 1–2 weeks. We dial in your fitment, finalize the design, and send a render for your approval. Nothing forged until you sign off.
2. Production & Forging — 3–5 weeks. Your wheels are forged from billet, machined to spec, and quality-checked at the press.
3. Finishing & Inspection — 1 week. Final finish work, hardware install, and inspection before crating.
4. Shipping — 3–4 weeks. Sea freight from our manufacturing partner to your door.

Timelines can extend during Chinese New Year (late January–mid February) and Golden Week (early October), or when a build requires complex multi-stage finishes (brushed-then-clear, custom multi-tone, hand-polished work). We'll always confirm the realistic timeline upfront when you place your deposit — and if anything shifts, you hear it from us first. Forged wheels take time. We don't compromise on the process to shave weeks off.

Yes — and the refund depends on where your build is in the process:

1. Before design work begins. Your deposit is fully refundable while we're in the initial spec conversation, before any render or engineering work has started.
2. After render, before final approval. Your deposit is refundable minus the cost of design and render work already completed. Custom renders and engineering pulls real designer time, so that portion is non-refundable.
3. After final design approval (production has begun). A 50% refund is the maximum available. The wheels are being forged to your exact specifications — bolt pattern, offset, hub bore, brake clearance — and bespoke fitment means they can't be resold to a different customer.

We'll always confirm where your build stands and what's refundable before processing a cancellation. If something feels off in the design or spec phase, we'd much rather pause and fix it than commit to forging the wrong thing.

Heat-treated T6-6061 aerospace-grade aluminum — the same material specification used in structural aerospace applications, chosen for its superior strength-to-weight ratio over common cast alloys. Every wheel is compressed under a 12,000-ton forging press, forcing the metal's grain structure to align densely and uniformly. The result is a wheel that's measurably stronger while using less material — which translates to lower unsprung mass and better real-world driving performance.

Magnesium option available. For builds where every gram of unsprung weight matters — track-focused builds, hypercars, high-performance applications — we can forge wheels in magnesium alloy at a premium tier. Magnesium delivers roughly 30% lower wheel weight than aluminum at equivalent strength. The same construction process, the same FEA validation, in a material reserved for the most weight-sensitive builds. Inquire about magnesium when starting your build.

FMB works with a network of vetted international manufacturing partners, each selected for specific capabilities — press capacity, finish expertise, exotic materials, complex construction. Different builds route to different partners based on what the build requires.

Every partner in the network holds DOT certification at minimum, and most also hold IATF16949 automotive quality management and ISO 9001 general quality management. Individual partners hold additional certifications including JWL, VIA, and E/e-mark depending on their market focus and product specialty. Design, fitment engineering, and customer communication happen here in Utah — manufacturing happens at the partner facility best suited to your build.

Four things back every FMB build:

1. Manufacturing certifications. Every partner in our network holds DOT certification at minimum, and most also hold IATF16949 automotive quality management and ISO 9001 general quality management. Individual partners hold additional certifications including JWL, VIA, and E/e-mark depending on their market focus and product specialty.
2. FEA validation on every custom design. A full Finite Element Analysis is completed on every new design, validating against impact loads, cornering fatigue, and radial fatigue specific to your wheel geometry. You're not getting a wheel that passed a generic test — you're getting analysis run on your wheel.
3. Pre-production engineering verification. Before forging starts, the manufacturing partner verifies the wheel itself — backspace, brake caliper clearance, hub fitment, structural spec — against the specifications you've approved.
4. Post-production QA testing. Before any wheel ships, it goes through a three-coordinate measurement test (dimensional accuracy against the approved spec), a dynamic balance test (rotational balance under load), and a final appearance quality inspection (finish, hardware, cosmetic standard). Wheels that don't pass don't leave the factory.

Custom-built wheels can't carry individual JWL/VIA stamps the way mass-produced wheels can, but the underlying engineering, manufacturing certifications, and QA testing apply to every wheel that leaves the press.

Absolutely. Not every build starts with a finalized spec sheet. Whether you're an enthusiast dialing in stance, a daily driver looking for a clean OEM+ setup, or somewhere in between, we'll help you figure out the right width, offset, and tire spec for your car and your goals. We pull from our published fitment guides — researched setups documented on real builds — as a starting point, then refine from there. Researched fitment, not guessed.

Both work. Our existing designs (Cleave, Chord, Lattice, Weave) are starting points — you can run them as-is or modify them to suit your build. Or you can bring something completely custom: a sketch, a reference photo, a CAD drawing, or just an idea. We work with engineers who turn rough concepts into production-ready wheel designs. Every wheel goes through the same FEA validation regardless of where the design started.

That's the entire point. Every FMB set is forged to your exact specifications — your bolt pattern, your offset, your hub bore, your brake clearance. They bolt on the way OEM wheels do. No spacers. No hub rings. No correction hardware. This is the fundamental difference between mass-produced aftermarket wheels (built to fit ranges of cars) and custom forged wheels (built to fit yours). "Because close enough is not good enough."

Every set is backed by two warranties for the original owner:

1. 3-year structural warranty. Covers defects in materials and workmanship — the wheel itself. This is the long-haul warranty that protects against forging or manufacturing issues that would compromise the wheel's integrity.
2. 1-year finish warranty. Covers defects in the finish — clear coat failure, paint adhesion issues, plating defects — when the wheels are maintained according to standard care practices.

What's covered: Manufacturing defects in either the structure or the finish. What's not covered: Curb damage, road debris impact, harsh chemical wheel cleaners (anything acid-based or with strong solvents), prolonged exposure to road salt without cleaning, brake dust buildup left untreated, off-road or track abuse beyond design intent, modifications or refinishing performed after delivery. Both warranties are non-transferable. We work with you directly to resolve any covered issue — no distributor middleman, no warranty claim hotline. Because the wheels are custom built, we have records of the exact spec, design, and FEA analysis for every set we've ever produced.

Starting prices on our pricing tiers reflect a baseline custom forged monoblock build in aluminum at the listed size. Final price depends on a few variables:

1. Design complexity — split-spoke, multi-spoke, and intricate face patterns cost more to machine.
2. Finish — single-color powder coat is the starting point; multi-stage finishes (brushed, polished, brushed-then-clear, multi-tone, custom color matching) add cost.
3. Construction — monoblock is standard; two-piece and three-piece configurations are available at higher tiers.
4. Material — T6-6061 aluminum is standard. Magnesium alloy is available as a premium upgrade for weight-critical builds, with a significant cost premium and longer lead time.
5. Hardware — custom center caps, exposed hardware finishes, and lug nut sets are à la carte.
6. Configuration — staggered setups, exotic offsets, and unusual bolt patterns occasionally affect pricing.

When you submit a build request, we send a detailed quote based on your exact configuration before you commit. No surprise costs after the deposit.