Vehicle wheels and methods of making vehicle wheels are provided. The vehicle wheel comprises a generally annular first region, a second region, and a flange region. The first region comprises an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, and a second end. The second region extends radially inwardly from the first region, and the second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The flange region extends from the first region. The flange region comprises a first flange end adjacent to the first end of the first region, a second flange end, and a curved elongate portion extending intermediate the first flange end and the second flange end. The curved elongate portion comprises a first thickness no greater than 0.3 inches and a second thickness greater than 0.3 inches.