--- title: What is the difference between directional and non-directional wheels? description: Learn the difference between directional and non-directional wheels, including how directional wheels create a flowing design on all four wheels and how non-directional wheels save money with identical designs. --- [Skip to content](https://info.trailbuiltoffroad.com/help/what-is-the-difference-between-directional-and-non-directional-wheels#main-content) English - United States Show submenu for translations [More support](https://info.trailbuiltoffroad.com/help/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en-us) [![Trailbuilt Offroad Logo-1](https://info.trailbuiltoffroad.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Trailbuilt%20Offroad%20Logo-1.png?width=138&height=75&name=Trailbuilt%20Offroad%20Logo-1.png)](https://www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - United States Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://info.trailbuiltoffroad.com/help/kb-tickets/new) - [Contact Us](https://www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/contact-us) [Contact Us](https://www.trailbuiltoffroad.com/contact-us) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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With this setup, two wheels on one side of the vehicle will flow in one direction, while the other two wheels flow in the opposite direction. Once installed, the design on all four wheels appears to flow the same way, creating a consistent look. **Non-Directional Wheels** Most **one-piece cast wheels** are non-directional, meaning their design is the same on every wheel. When installed, the design on the driver side may flow opposite to the design on the passenger side. For most people, this is not noticeable and it allows you to save money by choosing one-piece cast wheels instead of directional forged wheels. 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