THE BEST SOLUTION
FOR YOUR BUSINESS
LEADING BRAND OF ALUMINIUM WHEELS
Pioneer of the aluminum industry, we are the ones who invented the forged aluminum truck wheels in 1948, and since then we have been constantly reinventing ourselves.
With an 8 000 tons press, the block is forged into a wheel shape. Once forged, the wheels are heat-treated to maximize overall mechanical strengths. The Howmet Aerospace forging process aligns the grain flow of aluminium with the shape of the wheel. This process results in wheels with unrivalled forged strength that withstand the most severe tests.
BENEFITS
Compared to steel and cast aluminum wheels, Alcoa® Wheels offer many benefits.
THE LIGHTEST ON THE SCALE - UP TO 47% LIGHTER THAN STEEL
Increase the vehicle’s payload
Reduce your operating costs
Boost your profitability
THE TOUGHEST ON THE ROAD
GREENER AND CLEANER - WE SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FUEL EFFICIENCY AND IMPROVED TIRE PERFORMANCE
FUEL EFFICIENCY AND IMPROVED TIRE PERFORMANCE
Choosing forged aluminum wheels comes with significant benefits for car parks, manufacturers and local governments, as well as for the environment. Alcoa® Wheels are used on many hybrid buses. The essential parameters are systematically measured and compared with buses equipped with steel wheels.
For a period of 6 to 7 months, there were reported significant fuel savings of over 1% for hybrid buses, defining additional cost reductions and a great contribution to a cleaner environment.
Up to
-3 tons
of CO2 emissions
Replacement of 6 steel wheels with Alcoa® Wheels during the lifespan of a 2-axle diesel bus – 12 years and 750,000 km.
Up to
-5 tons
of CO2 emissions
Replacement of 10 steel wheels with Alcoa® Wheels during the lifespan of a 3-axle diesel articulated bus – 12 years and 750,000 km.
Up to
-4 tons
of CO2 emissions
Replacement of 12 steel wheels with Alcoa® Wheels during the lifespan of a 2-axle diesel truck (2×5 years) and a 3-axle semi-trailer (10 years) and 1.300.000 km.
Alcoa® Wheels are Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM certified, which confirms that the products are safe and they protect the environment.
TIRE PERFORMANCE
Alcoa® Wheels run better and therefore contribute to less tire wear than a stamped and welded steel rim. It also contributes positively to rolling resistance.
And this is not all! Aluminum is 3 times more conductive than steel, being the preferred material for laptop radiators and radiator fins for cars and trucks, as it helps dissipate the heat.
Better heat dissipation extends tire life, braking performance and brake pad life.
Alcoa® Wheels
BRUSHED
BRUSHED ALCOA® WHEELS
Brushed is a basic maintenance finish. Brushed ALCOA® WHEELS do not corrode and repainting is not necessary.
Part numbers ending in 0 refer to the Brushed finish.
DURA-BRIGHT® EVO
GREAT LOOKS, EASY MAINTENANCE
Alcoa® Wheels are available with proprietary Dura-Bright® EVO, surface treatment. This treatment allows the wheels to look bright and shiny for years without polishing.
Maintenance is extremely easy thanks to the enhanced protection of the aluminium surface.
Dura-Bright® EVO Wheels can withstand cleaning chemicals with pHs between 2 and 12.
Dura-Bright® is not a coating, but a surface treatment that penetrates the aluminum and thus becomes an integral part of the wheel. It will not chip, crack, peel or corrode as usual coatings.
Dura-Bright® treatment is available on almost all sizes of Alcoa® Wheels. See the Alcoa® Wheels specification sheet for more information.
LVL ONE®
MORE EYE-CATCHING SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS
Howmet Aeropsapce’s advanced LvL ONE® finishing technology results in a brilliant finish with a smoother and glossier surface than Brushed.
LvL ONE® wheels require the usual procedure when it comes to maintenance.
If a shiny surface is desired, polishing is needed.
The wheel looks great and comes with the same advantages as the other
finishes of Alcoa® Wheels.
DURA-FLANGE®
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR AN EVEN LONGER SERVICE LIFE
Dura-Flange® Alcoa Wheels have a proprietary treatment that provides a protective shield to reduce rim flange wear, giving them up to double the lifetime compared to other aluminium wheels under the same conditions.
Dura-Flange® Wheels are easily recognizable by the
“Rim Wear Protected” sticker.
Part numbers ending in DF are Dura-Flange® treated.
WORKHORSE®
DISC BRAKE PROTECTION AND INCREASED WHEEL LOAD
WorkHorse® designed without ventilation holes to protect the disc brakes from sand and gravel.
Mainly used on construction vehicles with disc brakes. Available in wheel sizes: 22.5”x9.00 ” (4335 kg max. load) and 22.5”x11.75”, offset 120 mm.
Alcoa® Wheels Accessories
Alcoa® Wheels wheel maintenance is and should be a top priority.
We have developed a full range of Alcoa® Wheels accessories
to help to keep the rims in the best condition and ensure a long life.
Accessories are available through our network of Alcoa® Wheels Authorized Dealers.
For more information, visit alcoawheelseurope.com and visit the contact page.
CLEANING
Dura-Bright® Wheel Wash
A cleaning solution explicitly developed for the Dura-Bright® finish, tested and approved
by the producer of the wheels. Suitable for weekly use for both
XBR® and EVO technology.
Available in 1L bottle, 5L and 25L can.
ALclean
A unique wheel cleaner for Alcoa® Wheels with Mirror Polished, Brushed and LvL ONE® finish.
Available 1L bottle, 5L and 25L can.
ALpolish
A polishing paste to restore and maintain the shine of Mirror Polished and LvL ONE® Alcoa® Wheels. For best results, use ALpolish after cleaning with ALclean.
Note: Not suitable for Dura-Bright® wheels.
ALbrush
A premium quality brush with a rubber edge to protect wheels from getting damaged during cleaning.
ALkit3
A complete kit for cleaning Mirror Polished, Brushed and LvL ONE® wheels.
It contains 1L ALclean, 1 tube of 250 gr ALpolish and 1 ALbrush.
MAINTENANCE
HUBgrease
A completely new grease based on mineral oil, used for mounting
Alcoa® Wheels.
A grease for use to prevent corrosion and wheels sticking on the hub.
VALVEgrease
A grease that acts as a corrosion inhibitor when mounting/replacing valves.
Highly recommended to use at each tyre and valve change.
Bristle discs and pads
Abrasive bristles and pads in different sizes and hardness for cleaning mating faces, bead seats, pilot tabs and centring ribs of the hub.
Discmate
A gasket to help prevent corrosion build up between steel and aluminium wheels and between steel hub and aluminium wheels, thus reducing maintenance problems.
It can also be used to protect the grip surface of the wheel from cosmetic damage.
APPEARANCE
ALcover:chromed plastic
High quality chromed plastic wheel nut covers with embossed Alcoa® logo. Universal for M22 Alcoa® Wheels sleeved nuts with 32 and 33mm hex.
Designed with a patented system that ensures easy assembly and disassembly.
ALcover: stainless steel
High quality stainless steel wheel nut covers with embossed Alcoa® logo.
Available for M22 Alcoa® Wheels sleeved nuts both 32 and 33mm hex.
ALgrip
A plier for applying and removing stainless steel wheel nut covers.
WHEEL NUTS AND VALVES
Sleeved wheel nuts
High quality short and long sleeved wheel nuts for mounting Alcoa® Wheels.
Available for Metric, UNF and BSF fitment.
Valves
Nickel plated valves for replacement. The special black T-shape grommet reduce the risk of galvanic corrosion between the valve and the wheel.
Available in different sizes and angles.
Valve extensions
Nickel plated and plastic valve extensions which enable tyre pressure checks.
Available in 20, 70 and 150 mm.
For more information about older rims, check:
Document downloads
Alcoa® Wheels aluminum wheels documents
and catalogs, rim technical specifications, cleaning instructions,
technical guidance and accessory information can be accessed directly
from our page Utile.
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CONTACT US
AUTO BRAND is the official Alcoa® Wheels distributor in Romania.
Alcoa® Wheels products and accessories are available in the Auto Brand webshop section.
Alcoa® Wheels Europe