Accuride adds ROI calculator to mobile app, updates wheels catalog
Accuride Corp. announced that it has launched two new tools: The Lightweight ROI Calculator, available on Accuride’s website and mobile application, which helps fleet operators determine their potential cost savings from making a switch to Accuride products, and Accuride’s 2016 Accuride Wheels Product Catalog, which includes two new 22.5 x 9.00 lightweight aluminum wheels and Accuride’s proprietary EverSteel
Alcoa expands M-Series aluminum wheels
Alcoa has announced that it has expanded its collection of M-Series aluminum wheels for medium-duty commercial vehicles by adding products designed for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit and GM 3500/4500. The wheels were unveiled at the Work Truck Show 2016, and each will be available for order in North America on March 15, 2016. “As
Alcoa expands family of Ultra One wheels with MagnaForce
Alcoa expanded its family of Ultra One wheels with MagnaForce alloy by launching wheel sizes 24.5 x 8.25 in., 22.5 x 14 in., and 22.5 x 9 in. The new Alcoa Ultra One 24.5 x 8.25 in wheel with MagnaForce weighs 51 lbs., weighing in 3 lbs. less than its predecessor—the LvL One 24.5 x 8.25
Mayhem Wheels introduces Big Rig 8180
Mayhem Wheels has announced the release of its Big Rig 8180 wheel. It is the company’s first offering for the heavy-duty market. The Big Rig 8180 wheels come in gloss black with milled spokes in sizes 19.5, 22.5, and 24.5. According to the company, the wheels’ lightweight design improves freight efficiency, which creates a higher load capacity, allowing
Accuride launches EverSteel steel wheels
Accuride Corp. has announced the launch of its proprietary EverSteel steel wheel technology. The new technology is the first of its kind in the commercial vehicle industry, according to the company, and comes with a five-year warranty against corrosion. “Accuride’s proprietary new EverSteel technology demonstrates our commitment to offer customers advanced steel wheels that provide lasting
Accuride introduces new lightweight aluminum wheels
Accuride Corp. has announced that it has added two new lightweight aluminum wheels to its product offering. Re-engineered to reduce weight by 5-7%, the new aluminum wheels are both standard type 22.5 x 9.0 wheels produced at the company’s aluminum wheel production facility in Erie, Pa., according to Accuride. The new wheels will be available starting in March. Specifications
Five reasons application matters when spec’ing wheel ends, wheels
Let’s take a step back from the focus on efficiency and talk about application. Sure, getting the most out of your truck is important, but if you aren’t putting just as much consideration into the impact your application has on your equipment, then you’re potentially setting yourself up for maintenance issues that could cost more
Maxion Wheels showcases wheel manufacturing technology and design
Mark Fonte with Maxion Wheels showcased its new wheel designs and technology, including lightweight steel wheels, coatings and external valve wheels, at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Click here for FE Video coverage from the show.
Syntec Industries touts custom steering wheels
Mark Sargent and Bill Watters with Syntec Industries showed off the company’s new steering wheels, manufactured in Italy, at the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Click here for FE Video coverage from the show.
Jost International talks fifth wheels at MATS 2015
Jost International’s Rich Carroll, vice president of sales and marketing, gives Fleet Equipment an inside look at its fifth wheel products on display during the 2015 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. Stay tuned for more FE Video coverage and more news from the show.
