High strength test results reveal that Alcoa® Wheels are 5 times stronger than steel:
- Forged Alcoa® Wheels withstand a load of 71 200 kg before deforming
- Steel wheels start to deform already at 13 600 kg
Impact test results/Japanese JWL test simulates a vehicle hitting a high curb at a speed of 50 km/h. A 910 kg weight is dropped onto the tyre and wheel assembly:
- Steel wheels show excessive rim deformation and air loss
- Alcoa® Wheels pass the test successfully