Accuride Corp. presented two new 22.5×14 Accu-Lite Duplex aluminum wheels at the recent Technology and Maintenance Council 2014 annual meeting and exposition.
The wheels, which are up to four pounds lighter than the earlier models they replace, means Accuride offers the lightest-weight range of standard aluminum wheels, the company said.
“When it comes to giving fleets the ideal solution for their application, Accuride is the only wheel manufacturer capable of offering alternatives in either steel or aluminum,” said Rick Dauch, Accuride president and CEO. “Along with our advanced new Steel Armor coating for steel wheels, these new Accu-Lite Duplex aluminum wheels give fleets even more ways to save money by lowering total tractor-trailer weight, boosting fuel economy and payload, trimming maintenance costs and a host of related benefits.”
Both 10-hand-hole, hub-piloted aluminum wheels are rated to support a maximum load of 12,800 pounds, and one-piece forged aluminum wheel design eliminates the porosity that can permit crack and corrosion, the company said. The lighter weight offers more fuel efficiency for fleets and the wheels offer improved ride performance and handling, reduced maintenance cost and less downtime, the company noted. Additionally, the wheels feature Accuride’s standard polish or extra polish finishes.
