Alcoa is the world’s leading supplier of forged aluminum wheels with more vehicles fitted with Alcoa forged aluminum wheels than any other brand.
Since inventing the forged aluminum wheel in 1948, Alcoa has led the way in innovation, growth, technology and sustainability. With the introduction of Dura-Bright® XBR™, Dura-Flange® and the 14-in Wide Base Wheel, Alcoa offers more choices to customers to satisfy their needs. The Dura-Bright® surface treatment is one of the most significant new features to be introduced on forged aluminum wheels in over 20 years and won accolades in 2007 from Automotive News as a PACE award recipient. Aluminum wheels never need polishing and clean with just soap and water for a long-lasting, beautiful shine. This patented surface treatment will not chip, crack or peel and prevents filiform corrosion and discoloring, even with exposure to oxygen, humidity, moisture and road deicing compounds. Alcoa Dura-Flange® treatment reduces and protects against excessive rim flange wear and delaying wheel replacement – well suited for off-road and heavy hauling vehicles. Both these innovations quantifiably reduce your customer's maintenance costs and truck downtime. The 14-in Wide Base wheels replace dual wheel assemblies in combination with wide base tires that reduce rolling resistance and help deliver 3 to 7 percent in fuel savings.
