Properly spec’ing your vehicles’ wheels can be relatively simple and straightforward if following a manufacturer’s recommendations to achieve the longest life and performance from your wheels.

The experts at Maxion Wheels suggest following these spec’ing considerations to achieve long wheel life:

• Tire size and maximum air inflation

• Loads to be carried—wheel-carrying capacity

• Duty cycle—linehaul, off-road, delivery, stop and start

• Axle pound rating

• Warranty—five-year coverage and availability nationwide

• Field service support from your wheel supplier

To keep wheels clean and provide long life and performance, most fleets have wheels refurbished. Closely review the vendor’s refurbishing procedures emphasizing proper inspection, cleaning and re-painting of the wheels. Two key details in refurbishment are controlling paint mil thickness in the mounting area of the disc face and ensuring paint is fully cured.