KG1 Forged

What KG1 Forged does

KG1 Forged is a US-based manufacturer of custom TRUE forged aluminum wheels for the automotive aftermarket, headquartered in Dallas, Texas with a state-of-the-art production facility in Texas. The company produces all wheels from 6061-T6 aerospace-grade forged aluminum and operates CNC machining, customization, and finishing capabilities in-house. Its product portfolio spans 12 distinct wheel series covering classic/vintage restorations, lifted trucks and SUVs, dually trucks, off-road and overlanding applications, UTV/ATV recreational vehicles, luxury SUVs, and high-offset street performance fitments, with customization available up to 30x16 sizes.

KG1 Forged distributes exclusively through an authorized US dealer network, with no direct-to-consumer online purchasing; pricing is set at the dealer level and varies by series, size, and finish. The company supports the channel with a public dealer locator, multi-platform social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok), website galleries, and event participation such as TNT Truck Fest. No public pricing, revenue figures, funding rounds, or institutional investors are disclosed.

The company was founded circa 2019-2020, operates with 1-10 employees, and is privately held. It sells discretionary, premium-priced aftermarket wheels targeted at enthusiast segments including truck/SUV owners, off-road and overland users, UTV/ATV riders, classic car restorers, and luxury SUV drivers. Its core technical differentiator versus cast or flow-formed competitors is the TRUE forging process and aerospace-grade aluminum material, and its strategic direction is signaled by an active 2025 product refresh cadence and expansion into the off-road/overland segment via the Overland Series and Bashring sub-line.

Name

KG1 Forged

Legal name

KG1 Forged

Website

https://kg1forged.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KG1 Forged is a Dallas, Texas-based manufacturer of custom TRUE forged aluminum wheels for the US automotive aftermarket. It sells 12 wheel series through an authorized dealer network targeting truck/SUV, off-road, vintage, UTV, and luxury SUV enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aftermarket Automotive Wheels

NAICS

Nonferrous Forging (332112), Forging and Stamping (33211)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Wheels, Tires & TPMS Accessories Manufacturing (Rims/Spacers/Valve Stems/TPMS Sensors) (IMACANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wheels & Rims Manufacturing (Steel/Alloy) (IMACAIAJ), Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Forged aluminum wheels
• Aftermarket truck wheels
• Custom wheel manufacturing
• Off-road beadlock wheels
• Dually truck wheels

Headquarters

HQ city

Grapevine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Forged Wheel Sales: KG1 Forged generates revenue through the sale of custom forged aluminum wheels across multiple product series. Wheels are sold through an authorized dealer network as well as direct inquiries. Products are available in standard sizes as well as custom configurations up to 30x16.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KG1 Forged manufactures TRUE forged custom wheels made from 6061-T6 aerospace-grade forged aluminum at its Texas production facility. The company offers 12 distinct wheel series covering trucks, SUVs, UTVs/ATVs, dually trucks, classic American vehicles, and luxury SUVs, with extensive customization in sizes up to 30x16, multiple finishes, and various lug configurations. Sales are conducted through an authorized US dealer network with custom orders handled via direct inquiry.

Product overview

KG1 Forged is a manufacturer of TRUE forged custom wheels made from 6061-T6 Aerospace Grade forged aluminum. The company operates a state-of-the-art facility in Texas and offers a comprehensive portfolio of wheel series: LEGEND SERIES (flat centered wheels with deep lip design), CONCAVE SERIES (multi-dimensional concave forgings), CONTENDER SERIES (truck/SUV/UTV/dually wheels with customizable sizing up to 30x16), DUALLY SERIES and SUPER DUALLY SERIES (8 or 10 lug configurations for dually trucks), VINTAGE SERIES (classic American car tribute wheels), OVERLAND SERIES with BASHRING (off-road beadlock wheels), SxS & ATV SERIES, LUXURY SERIES (high offset SUV wheels), KING CAP SERIES (innovative concealed lug design), SUPER 10 SERIES (simulated 10 lug aggressive design), and SPORT SERIES (high offset street performance wheels). All products share the core value proposition of aerospace-grade forged aluminum construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Legend Series

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Force Wheels: US-based custom forged and cast aluminum wheel manufacturer for lifted trucks, SUVs, and dually applications. Directly comparable to KG1's Contender, Dually, and Super Dually series with a similar made-in-USA custom-build model.
• Method Race Wheels: Specializes in off-road, race, and overland forged and flow-formed wheels, with strong dealer and race-team channels. Closely comparable to KG1's Overland and SxS/ATV series targeting the off-road enthusiast segment.
• Fuel Off-Road: One of the largest aftermarket wheel brands for lifted trucks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles, with a deep dealer network across the US. Directly comparable to KG1 Forged's core truck/SUV and off-road wheel business.
• Hostile Wheels: Aftermarket wheel brand focused on lifted trucks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles with aggressive styling and US distribution. Direct overlap with KG1's truck/SUV/Off-road wheel portfolio and dealer-led GTM.
• TIS Wheels: Aftermarket wheel maker covering lifted trucks, SUVs, and off-road with both forged and cast offerings at multiple price points. Comparable to KG1's Contender positioning around affordable forged-style wheels for trucks.
• HRE Wheels: US manufacturer of premium custom forged wheels for performance, luxury, and off-road applications, with strong custom-build and dealer programs. Comparable to KG1 on TRUE forged construction, customization, and US manufacturing.
• Vossen Wheels: Premium aftermarket forged and hybrid forged wheels focused on luxury SUVs, sports cars, and high-end truck fitments. Comparable to KG1's Luxury Series and the customization-driven premium positioning.
• KMC Wheels: Major aftermarket wheel brand offering forged and cast designs across truck, SUV, and off-road segments with broad US distribution. Overlaps heavily with KG1's full line of truck, SUV, and off-road series.
• XD Series Wheels: Aftermarket wheel line targeting off-road and lifted truck enthusiasts with aggressive designs and a strong US dealer footprint. Directly comparable to KG1's lifted-truck and off-road SKUs.

Broad incumbents

• BBS: Global premium forged wheel manufacturer with deep motorsport and OEM heritage across cars, SUVs, and motorsport applications. Comparable to KG1 on forged technology and premium positioning, but with a much broader product and geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0ENaoSO4pcktyh8bu5irsg
• Facebookfacebook.com/KG1Forged
• Instagraminstagram.com/kg1forged
• TikToktiktok.com/@kg1forged?
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kg1-forged

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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