Alcoa launches Dura-Black heavy-duty truck, trailer wheels
Alcoa has launched the new Dura-Black line of wheels for heavy-duty trucks and trailers. According to the company, the new line of wheels offer the same advantages as all lightweight Alcoa forged aluminum wheels, making them lighter and stronger than steel wheels to improve payload and fuel efficiency while increasing resale value over the life
Accuride completes acquisition of Mefro Wheels
Accuride Corp. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Mefro Wheels, after agreeing to the acquisition on June 19 of last year. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Solingen, Germany, Mefro Wheels supplies steel wheels to the European and Asian automotive, commercial vehicle and construction and agricultural equipment industries and operates
Alcoa releases new line of wheels for Ford F-450/550, Ram 4500/550
Alcoa has released a new line of medium-duty wheels made specifically for the Ford F-450 and F-550 and the Ram 4500 and 5500. The new 19.5 x 6-in. aluminum wheel is available at 26 lbs. and maintains a 4,000-lb. load rating. The new wheel line, part number 76329x (where the last digit represents the finish
Accuride introduces two new Accu-Lite steel wheels
Accuride Corp. has introduced two- and five-hand-hole versions of its Accu-Lite 22.5 x 8.25 steel wheels. Both wheels will be available to customers in April 2017 and can be ordered in white, black and gray. Specifications for the new wheels: • 51487 wheel – five-hand hole wheel weighs 65 lbs. by eliminating 3 lbs. from the
Navistar makes SAF-Holland fifth wheels standard on all International trucks
Navistar has announced that it is making SAF-Holland its standard fifth wheel position bearer on all International trucks, including making SAF-Holland’s FW17 the standard on the new LT series. “SAF-Holland is honored that Navistar chose Holland as its standard fifth wheel on International trucks,’” said Jeff Talaga, SAF-Holland’s vice president of sales and strategic development for the
Maxion Wheels unveils smart truck wheel safety technology
Maxion Wheels has unveiled its new MaxSmart commercial vehicle connected wheel safety technology. According to the company, MaxSmart combines Maxion’s steel truck wheels with sensor technology to capture and communicate a broad range of wheel and tire data to both driver and fleet. “Driver and road safety is one of our industry’s biggest issues. By collecting
RealWheels announces line of Twist & Lock Aero Covers
RealWheels Corp. has announced its new line of Twist & Lock Aero Covers designed to streamline the installation and removal of the cover. To meet the needs of fleet maintenance staff as well as needs of the drivers, the patent-pending Twist & Lock mounting system features a large-diameter, spring-loaded top plate that provides quick and
The great debate: aluminum vs. steel wheels
Truck wheels are made from one of two metals: steel or aluminum. Today, new advancements in lighter-weight steel wheels are clouding what was, traditionally, a clear choice. As with any great debate—be it about politics or equipment productivity—the type of wheel you pick depends on the issues that matter the most to you: Does your
RealWheels offers stainless steel simulators, trim for Ford Transit
RealWheels has designed new single and dual wheel simulators for the Ford Transit. Both of these American-made simulators are manufactured from high-quality, heavy-gauge stainless steel. The uniquely designed mounting brackets offer easy and secure installation, according to the company, since no lug nuts need to be removed. RealWheels Ford Transit covers simulate the look of
Wabash National renews agreement with Maxion Wheels
Maxion Wheels has been chosen again by trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. as the standard position steel wheel supplier for its full line of high-performance commercial trailer products, including dry and refrigerated van trailers, platform trailers and tank trailers. This is the third consecutive long-term agreement between Wabash and Maxion. “Maxion Wheels has earned its position as our preferred
