Alcoa Launches New Lines for LT Wheel Market

(Akron/Tire Review) Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels has expanded its off-road light truck wheel line with the addition of the Pro Series and Adventure Series lines. Forged from one-piece 6061-T6 aluminum, both Pro Series and Adventure Series wheels are now available for most ½-ton trucks, full size SUVs and Jeeps. A variety of 17- to 20-inch sizes, with polished clearcoat and chrome finish options, are available.

“Pro Series is an exciting new wheel line for Alcoa that reflects an aggressive, competition-influenced appearance while offering unmatched strength and durability for on-road and off-road use,” said Brandon Stotsenburg, Alcoa’s marketing director.

“Adventure Series was designed with a contemporary, split-spoke style designed to complement the appearance of today’s most popular vehicles. Yet Adventure Series demonstrates all of the strength, durability and light weight benefits only found in Alcoa one piece forged alloy wheels,” said Stotsenburg.

Five- and six-spoke designs for Pro Series and Adventure Series are available based on OE lug pattern. The wheels come with a lifetime limited structural warranty; a three-year warranty is offered on the chrome finish.

Alcoa said it is supporting the launch of Pro Series and Adventure Series with an integrated marketing and vendor support program including a targeted consumer and trade advertising and communication plan.