Search go

This Site Alcoa Worldwide
Products
Did you know?
Part 1
Part 2
The forging process
Alcoa Wheels
Quality Certifications

Did you know?

Advantages of Alcoa wheels

Part 1 - Part 2
 
The strongest

  • Forged from a single piece of aluminium without any welds.
  • Unrivalled strength and impact resistance.
  • JWL-T, TÜV and LBF tested.
  • 5-year warranty regardless of the distance covered.
  • In general Alcoa wheels have demonstrated a lifetime of 15 years or more (when used in accordance with ALAPA specifications and/or Alcoa Safety and Service Manual).

Better heat dissipation

Because aluminium dissipates heat better than steel, brake and tyre wear are significantly reduced.

Reduced vibrations

Alcoa wheels are machined on a lathe which makes them more accurately round than steel wheels. This results in more comfortable driving and less tyre wear.

More environmentally friendly

The increased loading capacity, due to the lighter wheels, saves the number of journeys needed to transport goods. Fuel savings due to the reduction in mass are up to 2.5% (lower moment of inertia). Alcoa wheels are also easy to recycle. For recycling aluminium, only 5% of the energy necessary for the original production from bauxite is used.
 
 
Lasting beauty

The brightness of our "Mirror Polished" wheels can only be achieved by using forged aluminium. The best choice for anyone who wants the ultimate look! Alcoa supplies its own easy-to-use cleaners to keep the wheels looking brand new.
Return on investment is possible in two years.

Payback varies depending on the type of application. Alcoa is your best option: increased load, savings on brakes and tires, greater safety, less maintenance, less fuel consumption.

Return to part 1

Return to Products

 

 
Viewing documents in PDF format requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download from the Adobe Web site.



Privacy Policy Legal Notices