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Wheels Task Force Overview

WheelsThe Steel Wheels Task Force comprises of automotive and wheel manufacturers, wheel trim suppliers, tooling manufacturers and North American steel producers.

A major activity of the Wheels Task Force, in addition to research, is to deliver key information about the features and benefits of using high-strength steels for wheels to automotive OEMs. This is accomplished largely through personal contact and small group presentations and various communications opportunities.

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  • Styled Steel Wheels Success for Automakers

    5/9/2008 - The American Iron and Steel Institute’s Wheels Task Force recently published “Styled Steel Wheels Success for Automakers” report found that improvements in steel wheels ...

  • The Dodge Ram 1500 - A Steel Wheel Success Story

    2/19/2008 - An overview from wheel manufacturer ArvinMeritor reporting that it has delivered more than 850,000 steel wheels to DaimlerChrysler for its Dodge Ram 1500 truck. The wheel is a ...

  • The Usage of Dual-Phase Steels in Wheels

    2/1/2004 - An overview that highlights the challenges and the advantages of utilizing dual-phase steels in wheel applications requiring higher strength and lower weight.

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Steel Fact

Lightweight Microalloy steel wheels offer weight savings up to 11% compared to cast aluminum wheels.