What are the benefits of Alcoa Forged Alloy Wheels?
Alcoa one-piece forged alloy wheels offer unmatched strength and durability while reducing weight as compared to multi-piece, cast and steel wheels. Made in America, each Alcoa alloy wheel is designed to meet and exceed all auto manufacturer quality and strength standards and is proven in motor sports.
One-piece design eliminates welds that concentrate stress where fatigue cracks can start. Forging also aligns the metal grain in a uniform direction along the contours of the wheel, increasing strength. Finally, all Alcoa forged alloy wheels are precision machined resulting in a smoother and truer rotation.
Why do enthusiasts and professional competitors like
Protruck drivers look to Alcoa wheels?
The unmatched strength and durability through reduced weight of Alcoa wheels significantly improves competition among drivers by offering confidence in their wheels. Alcoa one-piece forged wheels offer significant strength as compared to multi-piece, cast and steel wheels. In fact, Alcoa one-piece forged wheels have been proven to be 423% stronger than steel wheels and more than twice as strong as cast wheels in comparable load testing.
In addition, lightweight wheel strength lowers the suspension's unsprung weight, allowing faster suspension response, a smoother ride and improved traction when cornering. Additional benefits include reduced brake wear and chassis problems. Ultimately, drivers use fewer wheels, increase performance and significantly reduce down time.
