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Alcoa Wheels<\/h1>

There’s no denying they look good, but the benefits of our wheels go well beyond the beauty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Improve productivity. Lower lifetime costs.
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Lower vehicle weight increases productivity and fuel economy. That, plus less maintenance and higher resale value combine to improve your bottom line.<\/p><\/div>

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Enhance image. Benefit from confidence.
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Alcoa wheels get noticed. Eye-catching appeal improves the perception of your rig and company. That backed by global resources, service and support programs creates an experience that is second to none.<\/p><\/div>

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Meet sustainability goals.
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Lighter weight aluminium wheels allow for increased payloads or improved fuel efficiency. Reduced trips or using less fuel means reduced CO2<\/sub>. Plus, it\u2019s recyclable. In fact, 73% of all aluminium produced since 1888 is still in use today.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The reinvention of the wheel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best keep getting better.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We first innovated the transportation industry with the forged aluminium wheel in 1948, and have been reinventing it ever since.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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1948<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First forged aluminium multi-piece wheel invented.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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1956<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First forged aluminium tubeless wheel introduced.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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1968<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

6061 alloy commercialized and becomes industry standard.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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1971<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First forged aluminium wide base wheel introduced.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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1980<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First forged aluminium hub pilot wheel introduced.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2001<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First 14″ wide base forged aluminium wheel introduced.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2001<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dura-Bright\u00ae<\/sup> Wheels invented and patented.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2005<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dura-Flange\u00ae<\/sup> introduced to reduce or virtually eliminate rim flange wear.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2006<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dura-Bright\u00ae<\/sup> with XBR\u2122<\/sup> Technology introduced.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2009<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

LvL ONE\u00ae<\/sup> Wheels introduced. Lighter. Brighter. Stronger.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2010<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

CalcuLighter\u2122<\/sup> launched. Online tool easily determines ROI.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2012<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM<\/sup> Silver Level.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2012<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

14″ wide base wheel reintroduced. Even lighter.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2013<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Alcoa announces first new alloy in 45 years – the MagnaForce\u00ae<\/sup> alloy.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2013<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

M-Series\u00ae<\/sup> fitments announced for Medium Duty vehicles.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2014<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Alcoa Ultra ONE\u00ae<\/sup> Wheels with MagnaForce\u00ae<\/sup> alloy introduced.
The lightest wheel in its class.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2014<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lighter again. LvL ONE\u00ae<\/sup> technology
lowers weight of 14″ wide base and 9″ wheels.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2014<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Alcoa Wheels Truck Run game app launched.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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2015<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Third generation
Dura-Bright\u00ae<\/sup> EVO introduced. A force EVO<\/mark>lved.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2016<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

M-Series\u00ae<\/sup> Medium Duty Wheels debut
for Sprinter and Transit vehicles.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2016<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ultra ONE\u00ae<\/sup> Wheels with MagnaForce\u00ae<\/sup> alloy
available in a growing family of sizes.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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