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Motor Wheel Service Distribution becomes TruckForce preferred wheel supplier

Product News, UK News

Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has been chosen as the preferred commercial vehicle wheel supplier by TruckForce, Goodyear Dunlop’s truck tyre and breakdown assistance support network.

According to the company, the contract will encompass over 45 different wheel sizes ranging from 5.75” x 17.5” to 11.75” x 22.5”, most of which are available in either steel or forged aluminium for the truck, trailer and bus and coach segments.

27th October 2014/1 Comment/by Tyrepress Editors

Speedline Truck exhibiting at Swedish truck show

International News

Between 20 and 23 August Speedline Truck will participate at Elmia Lastbil, for the first time. The international commercial vehicle show is held every two years in Jönköping, Sweden, together with its Swedish distributor NicNac. With the focus on this large trucks and trailer fair in Scandinavia, Speedline truck reports that it aims to strengthen its position on the Scandinavian market in order to also take on a leading role there in the future.

6th August 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Over 70 killed in explosion at Kunshan, China wheel plant

International News

An explosion at Zhongrong Metal Products Co Ltd killed at least 70 people on 2 August. One source put the figure as high as 75. According to the local People’s Daily newspaper, 44 died in the initial blast with others being pronounced dead in hospital. National broadcaster CCTV reported that 187 others were injured in the blast, although other sources put this figure at 200 or more.

4th August 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Evo Corse presents X3MA Zero wheel

Evo Corse has introduced a new lightweight aluminium alloy wheel, the X3MA Zero, available in size 15×8”. With racing pedigree, the manufacturer says the wheel features better handling, acceleration, and cooling during braking, as well as high stiffness and strength. Available from May 2014 for BMW, VW and Ford applications, the 6.1kg wheel will be […]

15th April 2014/by Andrew

What is Maxion Wheels focusing on?

Company News, International News

During the financial year before last, the Brazilian Iochpe-Maxion Group (the parent company of Maxion wheels) bought Hayes Lemmerz for approximately US$725 million. The acquisition came after the world’s largest wheel manufacturer put down two bankruptcies during the first part of the new millennium, and thus had large amounts of debt to contend with. Eventually the company’s investors finally ran out of patience leaving the obvious question – what has happened to the car aluminium wheel division since then?

8th April 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Lose weight with Alcoa – world’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel unveiled

At this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show, Alcoa has rolled out what it claims is the world’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel. The new 40-pound (18.1 kilogramme) wheel is 47 per cent lighter than steel wheels of the same size and five pounds (2.3 kilogrammes) lighter than Alcoa’s previous lightest heavy-duty truck wheel. This weight was able to be shed in the Ultra ONE through the use of a new, patent-pending alloy, MagnaForce. Alcoa says this is on average 17 per cent stronger than is 6061 alloy, the industry standard. The Ultra ONE is available in size 22.5×8.25 inches for heavy-duty, commercial transportation, and is being readied in all OEM customer data books.

28th March 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo lands first US Mitsubishi supply

Toyo Tires has secured its first original equipment deal with Mitsubishi in the United States, and the manufacturer says this initial agreement involves the supply of tyres to the most popular Mitsubishi sold in that particular market. Models of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport crossover sold with 18-inch aluminium wheels will be fitted with Toyo’s A24 in size 225/55R18.

18th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Animal transport firm switches to Alcoa wheels

Venneker based in Nordkirchen, Germany has opted to switch all its new trailers to Alcoa wheels. Venneker has over 35 years of experience in cattle trade and transport. The firm operates 48 trucks and more than 40 ultra-modern trailers and semitrailers to transport the animals, observing the latest EU regulations.

8th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Dura-Flange Wheels an Option on Scania Trucks

Alcoa Dura-Flange wheels are available as option choice for Scania Trucks from May. According to the company, they will be offered in sizes 22.5 x 8.25, 22.5 x 9.00 and 22.5 x 11.75 (135 mm offset). Dura-Flange wheels have a patented treatment that provides a protective shield to prevent rim wear. Alcoa Dura-Flange wheels, says the manufacturer are the only wheels on the market that are protected from this type of wear, giving them at least double the life time of other aluminium wheels and four times the life time of steel wheels under the same conditions. Dura-Flange wheels are said to be most suitable for Scania trucks in applications such as liquid food transport, local fuel distribution, heavy hauling such as logging and operations under extreme conditions like mining where shifting loads cause the tyre to rub against the wheel.

13th May 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Continues in Forged Wheel Business

Alcoa Inc’s recently announced restructuring plan is designed to help the company weather adverse global economic conditions and as such includes “decisive action,” according to the company. However, despite what some media sources erroneously reported, Alcoa is not exiting the forged aluminium wheel business. In a statement sent to Tyres & Accessories on 2 February company said: “Alcoa will continue to produce forged aluminium wheels for both auto and commercial vehicle applications.” The confusion appears to have been caused by the fact that Alcoa is exiting the cast passenger car wheel business and will consolidate and close its Beloit, Wisconsin, plant by 1 June 2009.

2nd February 2009/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Integrates Wheels into Transport Products Unit

Alcoa has taken the decision to merge its “Wheel Products” and “Auto and Truck” division into a new “Wheel and Transportation Products” business unit. Kevin B. Kramer (48), who left Goodyear for Alcoa four years ago, will be president of the new business unit, headquartered in Cleveland. Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products employs 2,800 people in 30 locations.

“Wheel and Transportation Products” is divided into three sub-areas Transportation Products (formerly Car and Truck Structure), commercial vehicle wheels and passenger car wheels. In the accompanying press release is of cast aluminium wheels (Alcoa still produces at two locations) is no longer the wheels, but of forged aluminium wheels. Transportation Products will now be led by Scott Kerns, formerly in charge of marketing at Alcoa Wheels. Vice President and General Manager Tim Myers (42) will continue to lead the commercial vehicle wheel division, and Michael Parnell will continue to run the auto wheel division.

7th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Accuride Named Official Great Dane Supplier

In late February Accuride Corporation’s Wheel division was named as the preferred aluminium wheel supplier for US truck trailer manufacturer Great Dane Trailers.

“We are extremely pleased to be named Great Dane’s preferred forged aluminium wheel supplier,” said Rick Schomer, Accuride’s senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. “For several years, Accuride has served as Great Dane’s preferred steel wheel supplier. By sourcing both its steel and aluminium wheels from one supplier, Great Dane is able to streamline its supply base.”

5th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Standard on Mitsubishi Evo

Yokohama tyres are standard equipment on the new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Evo), introduced during the recent Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. According to press information from the show, the Japanese performance car will be fitted with Yokohama A13C size 245/40R18 tyres with 93Y load and speed ratings. The tyres will be mounted on 18 x 8.5 inch Enkei cast alloy or BBS forged aluminium wheels, depending on the model level. The EVO comes with a 291-hp 2-litre turbocharged and intercooled engine and an all-wheel-control dynamic handling system to regulate drive torque at each wheel.

3rd January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

New Appointment at Superior Industries

Superior Industries International Inc., supplier of aluminium wheels and components for a number of leading car manufacturers, have announced the appointment of Ken Stakas to the new position of Vice President of Manufacturing.

11th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Alcoa Raises Forged CV Wheel Prices

Alcoa Wheel Products Europe is to raise its forged CV aluminium wheels prices between 8 and 12 per cent, depending on the product specification. New prices will be implemented for all shipments after 31 July 2006.

16th June 2006/by Tyrepress Editors