VSP News: Kolman's Korner, Episode 129 - Vehicle Wheels

April 10, 2017
Don Polk, president, Maxion Wheels, Americas, talks about developments within the North American vehicle wheel industry and the importance of maintaining wheels.

There has bit quite a revolution over the past several years in the North American vehicle wheel industry, says Don Polk, president of Maxion Wheels, Americas.

Maxion is a leading world wheel manufacturer for passenger cars, light trucks, buses, commercial trucks and trailers.

One way for commercial fleets to reduce their total cost of ownership is to refinish wheels.

Polk stressed the importance of proper wheel maintenance.

The steel wheel manufacturer recently added aluminum to its commercial vehicle wheel product mix.

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