Aluminum Bead Holder from Ken-Tool
The new 31713 Aluminum Bead Holder from Ken-Tool can be used on nearly all steel or alloy passenger car, light truck, agricultural and over-the-road truck wheels, the maker said. The tool is suitable for super wide truck wheels as well as low profile passenger car tires. Made of cast aluminum, the tool’s C-Lok shape allows
Accuride Acquires Aluminum Wheel Maker
Accuride Corp. has acquired Forgitron Technologies, a forged aluminum wheel maker based in Camden, S.C. The deal with owner Kamylon Capital gives Accuride an 80,000-square-foot forged aluminum wheel manufacturing plant, which will be converted to the production of Accuride-branded aluminum truck wheels. “This acquisition strengthens our core product offering by increasing our aluminum wheel capacity,
Accuride Rolls Out Lightweight Aluminum Wheels
Accuride Corp. debuted its Accu-Lite lightweight aluminum wheel line this week at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. "Whether you are looking to save additional weight or turn some heads, Accuride’s Accu-Lite aluminum wheels offer exactly what you’re looking for – they are the lightest and brightest in the industry," said Rick Schomer, Accuride’s
New Aluminum Sport Fenders from Brabus
New from Brabus are 22-inch wheels and aluminum sport fenders designed for the latest Mercdes S-Class sedan and the CL-Class coupe. Discerning enthusiasts can choose from three Brabus Monoblock wheel designs: The Monoblock VI light-alloy with its six polished double spokes, the Monoblock S wheel styling with five polished double spokes and the 22-inch version
Super Wide Tires, Aluminum Wheels & Weight Savings
In the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay Transport Partnership’s specifications for Class 8 vehicles, lighter-weight tractor and trailer components are recommended as potential fuel saving options. Reducing 3,000 lbs. from a heavy-duty vehicle, EPA notes, could save between 200 and 500 gallons of fuel each year. “Truck fuel consumption increases with the weight of the
Goodyear Aviation Introduces Aluminum Core Bead
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s aviation business introduced the world’s first aluminum core bead for use in aviation tires.
Higher Aluminum Prices Could Affect More Than Wheel Makers: MEMA
(Akron/Tire Review) According to the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), aluminum prices are increasing dramatically and will be nearly double those of 2002 by the end of this year if 2005 price growth repeats.
Three spark plug service and replacement tips
How to avoid and overcome roadblocks that may come up during the removal or installation of spark plugs.
Litens pulleys: You’ll be surprised at what’s in the box
The last thing you want to do is reuse worn or damaged parts. This video is sponsored by Litens.
Why Brake Components are Getting Lighter
Vehicles are becoming heavier, which means they need larger, more robust components to keep up.
