RANDOLPH, Ohio – March 27, 2014 – East Manufacturing is pleased to announce that Alcoa’s (NYSE: AA) new Ultra ONE™ 22.5 x 8.25 wheel will be standard on all of its trailers specified with 22.5 dual-tire set-up.
At just 40 pounds, the Ultra ONE™ Wheel is the lightest wheel in its class to increase payload while strong enough for demanding applications.

This revolutionary new wheel uses Alcoa’s MagnaForce™ alloy, which is 17% stronger than Alcoa’s previous alloy, resulting in a wheel that is 5 pounds lighter than the wheel it replaces in the East portfolio. The Ultra ONE™ Wheel delivers unmatched strength for unprecedented weight savings. Its one-piece forged aluminum strength is five times stronger than steel wheels with a 7,400-pound load rating and 130 psi inflation rating.

East is the first trailer manufacturer to offer the new premium wheel as standard equipment, providing a premium choice in the marketplace without the premium up-charge.

“East always strives to be the industry leader in innovation, providing our customers with unsurpassed quality and value with our products,” said Dave de Poincy, president of East Manufacturing Corp. “Supplying our customers with a premium wheel as a standard for their 22.5-inch wheel needs, helps fulfill our mission for providing optimum payload to our customers.”

Alcoa’s Ultra ONE™ Wheel is offered with the same finishes as its current wheel: Clean Buff; Mirror Polished; and patented Dura-Bright® Surface Treatment, and saves 40 pounds per tandem axle versus the current 22.5 wheels. And, the new Alcoa wheel boasts a five-year limited warranty.