Alcoa Rolls out Lightweight Wheel
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Alcoa announced here it has rolled out the world’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel, the Ultra ONE, which will help trucks shed pounds for improved payload and fuel efficiency.
March 27, 2014Alcoa Introduces New Aluminum Wheel
Alcoa Inc. said it has introduced a new aluminum commercial-truck wheel designed to resist corrosion caused by road salts and weather.
January 27, 2014Carriers Say Wheel Covers Cut Fuel Costs by Making Vehicles More Aerodynamic
While wheel makers said they are having difficulty making their products more aerodynamic, some fleets said they are finding that full wheel covers can help reduce wind resistance — and improve fuel savings.
July 15, 2013Wide-Base Wheel Retrofits Can Save Money But Can Raise Maintenance Woes, Fleets Say
While wide-base wheels offer weight and fuel savings, especially when spec’d for a new truck, fleets need to be aware of the higher costs when retrofitting them and of the potential for maintenance problems if the job isn’t done right, suppliers and carrier executives warned.
May 6, 2013