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Alcoa Introduces New Series of Wide Base Forged Aluminum Wheels
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Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced it recently launched a new series of wide base aluminum wheels. The new line is engineered for high performance through Alcoa’s proprietary LvL ONE® wheel manufacturing process of light weighting. At just 58 lbs., Alcoa’s wide base wheels are the lightest 14” aluminum wheels on the market.
Alcoa 14” wide base wheels replace dual wheels and reduce overall vehicle weight for improved productivity or increased fuel economy. Now, at 58 lbs. per wheel, and load ratings up to 12,800 lbs., Alcoa 14” wide base wheels are the lightest wheels in its class. In fact, simply switching from single steel 22.5” x 8.25” wheels to Alcoa 14” wide base wheels can reduce the weight of an 18-wheeler by nearly 1,400 lbs. cutting annual fuel costs or increasing payload.
“Identifying ways to improve upon our technology to increase our products’ benefits is always a primary objective,” said Merrick Murphy, Vice President & General Manager - Americas & Pac Rim, Alcoa Commercial Vehicle Wheels. “We continue to lead the way in innovation and are proud to be able to offer our customers the lightest and most efficient wide base wheel in the industry.”
Alcoa 14” wide base wheels, now lighter, still run cooler, extend tire durability and improve productivity. No other component on a truck is as simple to swap out, offering immediate benefits to both the environment and the bottom line.
The new wide base wheels are available in 0”, 1”, and 2” offsets to fit all axle types. Each wheel roll stamp contains 0” Offset This Side Out or 2” Outset This Side Out to indicate offset mounting position. In addition, Alcoa locates the roll stamp, valve hole and valve stem direction on all wheels to ensure proper installation for all axle types.
Wide base wheels are provided in clean buff, polished, Dura-Bright® and Dura-Flange® finish options. Orders are now being accepted with wheels currently in inventory available for delivery.
For more information on Alcoa’s new wide base wheels, to contact a distributor and/or additional information on Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, visit www.alcoawheels.com.
Alcoa 14” wide base wheels replace dual wheels and reduce overall vehicle weight for improved productivity or increased fuel economy. Now, at 58 lbs. per wheel, and load ratings up to 12,800 lbs., Alcoa 14” wide base wheels are the lightest wheels in its class. In fact, simply switching from single steel 22.5” x 8.25” wheels to Alcoa 14” wide base wheels can reduce the weight of an 18-wheeler by nearly 1,400 lbs. cutting annual fuel costs or increasing payload.
“Identifying ways to improve upon our technology to increase our products’ benefits is always a primary objective,” said Merrick Murphy, Vice President & General Manager - Americas & Pac Rim, Alcoa Commercial Vehicle Wheels. “We continue to lead the way in innovation and are proud to be able to offer our customers the lightest and most efficient wide base wheel in the industry.”
Alcoa 14” wide base wheels, now lighter, still run cooler, extend tire durability and improve productivity. No other component on a truck is as simple to swap out, offering immediate benefits to both the environment and the bottom line.
The new wide base wheels are available in 0”, 1”, and 2” offsets to fit all axle types. Each wheel roll stamp contains 0” Offset This Side Out or 2” Outset This Side Out to indicate offset mounting position. In addition, Alcoa locates the roll stamp, valve hole and valve stem direction on all wheels to ensure proper installation for all axle types.
Wide base wheels are provided in clean buff, polished, Dura-Bright® and Dura-Flange® finish options. Orders are now being accepted with wheels currently in inventory available for delivery.
For more information on Alcoa’s new wide base wheels, to contact a distributor and/or additional information on Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, visit www.alcoawheels.com.
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