Quick Reference Guide
Choosing the right wheel starts with a clear advantage.
- Industry best five-year limited warranty for additional peace of mind
- One-piece forged aluminum strength that is 5x stronger than steel
- Reduce maintenance and increase safety
- Run cooler to extend tire and brake life
Advanced Finishes
Mirror Polish
- The premium wheel with highest level of gloss and reflectivity on the market
- Designated by 1, 2, or 3 in part number
- Part Number Example: ULA183
High Polish
- Its reflective finish and high gloss levels give the wheel an appearance that redefines the standard in wheel finishes
- Designated by 7 or 8 in the part number
- Formerly known as: Clean Buff, Standard LVL ONE® Bright or Level ONE
- Part Number Example: ULA187
Brush Finish
- Bright, non-reflective surface on both sides
- Designated by 0 or 9 in part number
- Only offered with Dura-Bright® Surface treatment
- Part Number Example: 886520DB
See How Alcoa® Wheels Advanced Finishes Stacks Up Against Our Competitors.
REFLECTIVE CLARITY COMPARISON
Competitor Standard
Competitor Best
Alcoa® Wheels High Polish
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Finish Quality Chart
Surface Treatments
Dura-Bright®
- Surface that cleans easily with soap and water without the need to polish
- No cracking, peeling or corrosion
- Designated by a DB after the finish option
- Part Number Example: ULA181DB
Dura-Flange® Wear Protection
- Rim-flange treatment that minimizes flange wear
- Best for logging, tankers, city buses, motor coaches, or any application involving shifting loads
- Designated by a DF after the finish option
- Part Number Example: 885657DF
Dura-Bright® + Dura-Flange®
- Both Dura-Bright® and Dura-Flange® on the same wheel for maximum protection
- Designated by a DD after the finish option
- Part Number Example: 885651DD
Dura-Black™
- Same benefits of all lightweight Alcoa aluminum wheels, now in Menacing Matte Black
- Designated by a BLK after the finish option
- Part Number Example: ULA18BLK
What’s New
Productivity has reached a new level with the new vHub™ Bore Technology. The vHub™ Bore Technology reduces hub-to-wheel contact area by up to 64% versus other aluminum wheels on the market, leaving less surface area for corrosion to form.
Dual Valve Wheels
With Alcoa® Dual Valve wheels, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are more efficient than ever. With a second valve stem the TPMS sensor can operate on one valve while air pressure is serviced on the other.
