News Contact search Future of Mobility Company Products Careers LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELS Home Future of Mobility Fuel Efficiency Lightweight A CRITICAL CHALLENGE CO2 emissions could be the single largest contributor of global warming – and since much of it is caused by the transportation sector, legislation targeting vehicle emissions are in place all over the world to address the issue. Reducing vehicle weight and fuel consumption are two ways OEMs and suppliers can address these regulatory requirements. Therefore, the critical challenge for manufacturers becomes finding the right balance between weight reduction and cost, while retaining or improving vehicle or component performance. Much attention has been placed on reducing the weight of truck vehicle components in pursuit of fuel efficiency and payload. Considering the wheel is one of the heavier components, reducing its weight can significantly contribute to both fuel economy and payload. OUR LIGHTWEIGHT EVOLUTION For more than 20 years, we've been at the forefront of optimizing the weight of steel truck wheels as an enabler of improved fuel efficiency and a decrease in CO2 emissions. Since 1997, we have lowered the weight of our steel wheels by 7 kg, from 41 kg to 34 kg, in large part due to the ongoing Research & Development programs funded by our company to target cost-efficient weight reduction. In 2016, we've launched the industry’s lightest mass-produced commercial vehicle wheel at 34 kg. Since then, our customers have acknowledged the GEN34 wheel as the most cost-competitive, lightweight solution with more than one million wheels now on the road. Currently, we are running two advanced engineering development programs producing a 30 kg steel wheel concept and an ultra-light commercial vehicle steel wheel concept. Because when it comes to the challenge of reducing CO2 emissions, we don't take it light. ALUMINUM, MADE EVEN LIGHTER In 2007, we developed the Reduced Rim Technology (RRT): a proven and proprietary optimization process that removes structurally unnecessary material from the aluminum wheel without compromising its robustness or functionality. By reducing the rim thickness to only 2.15mm, RRT enables us to produce the most cost-competitive lightweight aluminum wheel in the market. Since 2007, we have delivered almost 5 million RRT wheels to our customers, ranging from affordable to mid-class to premium brands. STEEL WHEELS, COST-EFFECTIVE WEIGHT SAVINGS THAT LOOK GREAT TOO VersaStyle offers an 8-percent weight reduction from cast aluminum, and cost savings too. READ MORE RELATED LIGHT WEIGHT FOR HEAVYWEIGHTS Introducing our lightweight steel wheels for commercial vehicles. LEARN MORE CREATIVE INGENUITY We’re always driven by innovations. LEARN MORE OUR GREEN MISSION We believe in a carbon-neutral future for our operations, our industry and for mobility. LEARN MORE LOCATIONS Maxion Wheels around the world. SEE MORE BUSINESS INFO Iochpe-Maxion Procurement Code of Conduct Ethics Hotline HSEQ Policy PRIVACY/LEGAL Privacy/Legal Cookie Policy DOWNLOAD CENTER Download Center SITEMAP Sitemap MAXION Wheels (Global Headquarters), Ladestraße, 53639 Königswinter, Germany ©Copyright 2021. All rights reserved. Events Our events in 2019 Our events in 2018 Locations Products Light Vehicle Wheels Aluminum RRT MCPA Tall and Narrow Concept Wheel ACORUS Steel VersaStyle Steel Wheels Commercial Vehicle Steel Wheels GEN34 Tough and Light GEN30 Last Mile Delivery MaxCoat Extra Speciality Wheels Agriculture Mining Military Construction Forklift Careers Our culture Our people We have a voice We innovate We work as one We drive our own career We take ownership We live our values Reasons to join us Maxion for a Reason Training and Development Talent Management Strategy Global Career Opportunities Job Portal Recruitment process Onboarding FAQ HR News Contact 2021 MAXION Wheels (Global Headquarters), Ladestraße, 53639 Königswinter, Germany