Steel wheels are heavy and have a single appearance, which is not in line with today's low-carbon and fashionable concepts. Now, almost all new models use aluminum alloy wheels, and many car owners have replaced the original steel wheels on their cars. Instead of aluminum alloy wheels, aluminum alloy wheels have won the favor of more and more car owners by virtue of their incomparable advantages over steel wheels. So what are the advantages of aluminum alloy wheels?
1. Fuel saving
On average, each aluminum alloy wheel is 2kg lighter than steel wheels of the same size. Using 5 of them on a car can save 10kg in weight. According to Japanese experiments, for every 1kg weight reduction of a 5-seater car, approximately 20L of gasoline can be saved per year. A research report published by the American Society of Automotive Engineers pointed out that although aluminum alloy wheels are more expensive than ordinary steel wheels, the fuel cost saved by each car is enough to cover the cost when each car runs 20,000 kilometers.
2. Increase engine life
According to the engine load and power curve, when the load increases to a certain level, its power decreases. This margin means that for every unit load at this time, the engine will work harder (especially fuel consumption), and the engine load will decrease. Naturally reduce failures and extend life.
3. Good heat dissipation
The thermal conductivity of aluminum alloy is 3 times that of steel. The heat dissipation effect is good, and it can also keep the tires at an appropriate temperature during long-distance and high-speed driving, making the brake drum and tires less likely to age, extending their lifespan and reducing the chance of tire blowout.
4. Good roundness
The accuracy is as high as 0.05mm and the operation balance performance is good, which is helpful to eliminate the general over-length of the car body and the shaking of the steering wheel.
5. Sturdy and durable
The impact resistance, tensile strength and thermal strength of aluminum alloy wheels are higher than those of steel wheels. This is one of the reasons why aluminum alloys play an important role in the defense industry and aviation industry.
6. Beautiful
Generally, steel wheels are monotonous and dull in form and lack variety due to production limitations; aluminum alloy wheels come in a variety of designs, with good gloss and color effects, thereby increasing the value and beauty of the car.
Aluminum alloy wheels have so many advantages, it’s no wonder that car owners are excited. The advantages of aluminum alloy wheels are inseparable from high-quality aluminum alloy materials. The 6061 aluminum alloy plates produced by Mingtai Aluminum have been used in the field of automobile wheels for many years. The quality has been tested by time and the market, and will be your choice without regrets.