Accuride Heavy Load Car Hauler Steel Wheel: A hub-piloted wheel with 10 bolt holes designed to accomodate low-profile 305/70R19.5 tires on tractor steer axles, especially in auto hauler operations. Each wheel has a maximum load rating of 7,250 pounds. Acrylic E-coat finish is standard; other coatings are available.
Size: 19.528.25
Contact: Accuride Corp., Dept. TB, P.O. Box 40, Henderson, Ky. 42419. Phone: (800) 823-8332 or (502) 826-5000. Fax: (502) 827-7656. Internet: www.accuridecorp. com.
AKW
Duplex Wide Base Forged Aluminum Wheels: Strong, lightweight hub-piloted wheels for steer, drive and trailer axles, especially in construction and refuse-hauling applications. Two on-center and two high-inset models are available in machined or polished finish with a 10-hole design. Weighs 69 pounds, about 45 percent less than conventional steel wide-base wheels.
Size: 285.75 mm.
Contact: AKW L.P., Dept.TB, 3560 W. Market St., Suite 315, Akron, Ohio 44333. Phone: (330) 665-6900. Fax: (330) 665-6940.
American Racing
Motor City: A billet wheel that features the traditional flying bow-tie design of Chevrolet and is officially licensed by General Motors Corp. Lifetime structural warranty.
Size: 1728 rear-wheel-drive.
Contact: American Racing Custom Wheels, Dept. TB, 19067 S. Reyes Ave., Rancho Dominquez, Calif. 90221. Phone: (310) 635-7806. Fax: (310) 537-6762. Internet: www.americanracing.com.
Galaxy
Truck and trailer wheels: Several styles and sizes set to debut.
Sizes and styles: 17.526.75 tubeless wheel for low-bed trailers; all duplex-wheel sizes for super-single tires; 22.529.00 wheel for telescopic lift trucks; and 1527.5 tube-type wheel.
Contact: Galaxy Tire & Wheel Inc., Dept. TB, 25858 Clawiter Road, Hayward, Calif. 94545. Phone: (800) 676-4267 or (510) 786-4267. Fax: (510) 786-2975. E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.galaxytire.com.
Konig
Burner: A lightweight, split four-spoke wheel designed for sport compact car racers. Available in silver with polished lip, black with red lip, black with blue lip and bronze.
Sizes: 14-, 15- and 16-inch rims
Contact: Konig Motoring Accessories, Dept. TB, 487 W. John St., Hicksville, N.Y. 11801. Phone: (516) 822-5700. Fax: (516) 822-5704. E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.konigwheels.com.
TSW
Tracker: A five-spoke wheel for light trucks and SUVs with a diamond-cut lip, titanium bolts and exposed lugs. Available in silver or chrome finishes.
Sizes: 1628, 1728 and 1828.
Contact: TSW Alloy Wheels, Dept. TB, 311 E. Alton Ave., Santa Ana, Calif. 92707. Phone: (800) 578-4789. Fax: (714) 435-1568. Internet: www.tswnet.com.
Ultra
Casso SUV (Type 135/136): A chrome wheel designed to complement the looks of sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and light trucks.
Sixes: 1628, 1728 and 1829.
Contact: Ultra Custom Wheels, Dept. TB, 6300 Valley View Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620. Phone: (888) 321-4456 or (714) 994-1111. Fax: (714) 994-0723.