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Global leader in aluminum wheel innovation.

We invented the forged aluminum wheel in 1948, and we continue to advance technology to deliver breakthrough solutions that make trucks, trailers and buses lighter, more fuel efficient and sharper-looking – leading the way to a greener, brighter future for the commercial transportation industry.

Our forged aluminum wheels are a leading choice for commercial trucks and mass transportation vehicles because they reduce weight, save fuel, and improve image.

OUR HISTORY

The Reinvention of the Wheel

First forged aluminum multi-piece wheel invented.

1948

First forged aluminum multi-piece wheel invented.
First forged aluminum tubeless wheel introduced.

1956

First forged aluminum tubeless wheel introduced.
6061 alloy commercialized and becomes industry standard.

1968

6061 alloy commercialized and becomes industry standard.
First forged aluminum wide base wheel introduced.

1971

First forged aluminum wide base wheel introduced.
First forged aluminum hub pilot wheel introduced.

1980

First forged aluminum hub pilot wheel introduced.
First 14" wide base forged aluminum wheel introduced.

2001

First 14" wide base forged aluminum wheel introduced.
Dura-Bright® Wheels invented and patented.

2001

Dura-Bright® Wheels invented and patented.
Dura-Flange® introduced to reduce or virtually eliminate rim flange wear.

2005

Dura-Flange® introduced to reduce or virtually eliminate rim flange wear.
Dura-Bright® with XBR™ Technology introduced.

2006

Dura-Bright® with XBR™ Technology introduced.
LvL ONE® Wheels introduced. Lighter. Brighter. Stronger.

2009

LvL ONE® Wheels introduced. Lighter. Brighter. Stronger.
Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Silver Level.

2012

Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Silver Level.
14" wide base wheel reintroduced. Even lighter.

2012

14" wide base wheel reintroduced. Even lighter.
Alcoa announces first new alloy in 45 years - the MagnaForce® alloy.

2013

Alcoa announces first new alloy in 45 years - the MagnaForce® alloy.
M-Series® fitments announced for Medium Duty vehicles.

2013

M-Series® fitments announced for Medium Duty vehicles.
Alcoa Ultra ONE® Wheels with MagnaForce® alloy introduced.

2014

Alcoa Ultra ONE® Wheels with MagnaForce® alloy introduced.
The lightest wheel in its class.
Lighter again. LvL ONE® technology

2014

Lighter again. LvL ONE® technology
lowers weight of 14" wide base and 9" wheels.
Dura-Bright® EVO introduced. A force EVOlved.

2015

Third generation
Dura-Bright® EVO introduced. A force EVOlved.
M-Series® Medium Duty Wheels debut

2016

M-Series® Medium Duty Wheels debut
for Sprinter and Transit vehicles.
Ultra ONE® Wheels with MagnaForce® alloy

2016

Ultra ONE® Wheels with MagnaForce® alloy
available in a growing family of sizes.
Alcoa® Dura-Black™ Wheels

2019

Alcoa® Dura-Black™ Wheels 
Now in Menacing Matte Black.
about-2020-hubbore

2020

Ultra ONE® Wheels with Hub Bore Technology is now 39 lbs.
about-2020-podcast

2020

Alcoa® Wheels launches Behind The Wheels Podcast
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