Aluminum rims for motorhomes that improve your safety - Equipment and accessories

Considered by many as a simple piece of equipment aimed at improve the aesthetics of a vehiclethe light alloy rim also has an interest in security.

If many fitted vans or motorhomes are marketed original with sheet metal rimsless expensive (without their plastic hubcaps), the majority of manufacturers have in their catalog a ”aluminum rims” optionvia their carriers’ suppliers.

Mercedes Vito fitted with Camper aluminum rims in polished Anthracite finish© DR

Even if it represents a cost, the assembly of this type of rim has a lot of advantages :

Firstly, a vehicle that swaps its classic wheels with steel rims for alloy versions can gain 4 to 10 kg, on the scale. Not negligible to improve its payload or circulate with a better filled clean water tank.

Secondly, an aluminum rim offers superior mechanical resistance (by its uniform moulding) to a steel rim whose strapping and veil are bent and welded. The risks of deformation, slow puncture, or even breakage on bad roads, are then considerably reduced.

VAN5 aluminum rim in gloss Anthracite finish© DR

By design, aluminum rims tolerate high loads better and any surcharges.

Finally, beyond a more chic or sporty style, depending on the color and finish chosen, an alloy rim significantly improves brake cooling. By its nature, it disperse heat faster emitted by the discs (or drums) during the deceleration phase.