Kenworth offers Alcoa Ultra ONE wheel

Kenworth offers Alcoa Ultra ONE wheel

Kenworth Class 8 and medium-duty trucks now are available with the Alcoa Ultra ONE wheel.

The 22.5-in. by 8.25-in. Ultra ONE wheel is made of the Alcoa MagnaForce alloy. Compared to its existing alloy wheel, the Ultra ONE offers a 17% increase in strength, weighs just 40 lbs. for an additional 5-lbs. weight savings, and maintains the same 7,400-lbs. load and 130 psi inflation ratings, according to Alcoa.

The new wheel is available on Kenworth trucks in all of Alcoa’s finish options, including Dura-Bright, Dura-Flange, Mirror Polish, Clean Buff and Brush.

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