Accuride Announces Improvements to Steel Armor™ Wheel Protection
- Improvements to e-coat portion of wheel coating offers improved sharp edge protection
- New wheels rolling off the line beginning July 14th, 2025
Livonia, MI – July 21st, 2025 –
Accuride Corporation announced the implementation of improvements to their Steel Armor™ wheel protection coating. Steel Armor™ is currently on over 20 million wheels sold into the market since 2014. The improvement to the coating technology involves an updated epoxy e-coat layer. Combined with a zinc phosphate surface preparation and a powder coat top layer, the new e-coat offers improved sharp edge protection.
The improved wheels began shipping from Accuride’s Henderson, KY USA facility on July 14th, 2025. Steel Armor™ wheels manufactured in Accuride’s Monterrey, NL, Mexico plant will begin shipping August 14th.
“Accuride is proud of Steel Armor’s performance over the last decade. And we’re excited that we can offer a continuous improvement to our already excellent track record – at no cost to our customers.” Says Craig Kessler, SVP/Engineering at Accuride.
All Accuride steel wheels in white, black, and gray come standard with enhanced Steel Armor™ wheel protection. Custom colors are supplied with standard powder coat.
More information on improved Steel Armor™ is available at www.accuridecorp.com
About Accuride Corporation
With headquarters in Livonia, MI, USA, Accuride is the largest steel and aluminum wheel supplier to the commercial vehicle industry. For more information: www.AccurideCorp.com.
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