Alcoa Wheels Benifits - Weight Savings
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Advantages of lighter wheels |
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Increased loading capacity. If a truck's maximum loading capacity is used, the payback on Alcoa wheels can be two years or even less. |
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The lower unsprung mass reduces wear on suspensions and shock absorbers. |
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Fuel savings due to the reduction of mass are up to 2.5% |
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Example Configurations
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Configuration 1
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Alcoa (Kg)
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Cast (Kg)
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Steel(Kg)
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22.5x9.00 |
206
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230
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352
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| 22.5x11.75 |
137
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175
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288
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| Total |
343
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405
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640
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| Difference |
-
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62
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297
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Configuration 2
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Alcoa (Kg)
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Cast (Kg)
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Steel(Kg)
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22.5x9.00 |
258
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288
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440
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| 22.5x11.75 |
91
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116
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192
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| Total |
343
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405
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640
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| Difference |
-
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62
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297
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Configuration 3
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Alcoa (Kg)
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Cast (Kg)
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Steel(Kg)
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22.5x9.00 |
155
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173
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264
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| 22.5x11.75 |
137
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175
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288
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| Total |
292
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347
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552
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| Difference |
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56
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260
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