Vehicle wheels and methods of making vehicle wheels

A method of producing a vehicle wheel, the method comprising:

• providing a vehicle wheel by a method comprising at least one of forming, curing, forging, casting, and additive manufacturing, the vehicle wheel comprising one or more of a metal, a metal alloy, and a composite, the vehicle wheel comprising:
• a generally annular first region comprising an inner surface and an outer surface comprising a tire bead seat;
• a second region extending radially inwardly from the first region, the second region configured to mount to a vehicle axle;
• and
• a flange extension extending from the first region in a direction away from the second region, the flange extension comprising:
• a first extension end integral with the first region;
• a second extension end;
• and
• an elongate portion intermediate the first extension end and the second extension end, the elongate portion comprising a first portion with a thickness less than a thickness of the second extension end;
• wherein the first portion comprises a first curved surface extending from the outer surface of the first region and a second curved surface extending from the inner surface of the first region, and
• wherein the second curved surface transitions into the inner surface of the first region along a constant radius of curvature.