Tranquility and agility – this combination characterizes the design of the alloy wheel KODIAK from RIAL. It shares these qualities with the animal it is named after, the Kodiak bear. Native to the island of the same name off the southern coast of Alaska, this bear is one of the largest land predators in the world. Despite its incredible weight of up to 1,300 lbs. (600 kg), the Kodiak bear can reach running [...]
Can I drive on my alloy wheel rims even in winter when the streets are covered with slush, road salt and grit? Many owners of beautiful aluminum wheels ask themselves this question. The simple answer: yes. However, aluminum wheels need a little more attention than those made from steel – both when selecting the surface treatment and during maintenance. High-quality, triple-varnished aluminum wheels are fully winter-proof and do not oxidize. The thickness of [...]
The globalization of economic life is one of the most important developments of recent decades. The RIAL brand, too, is integrated into a worldwide network. It is part of SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES, a corporation based in the U.S. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aluminum wheels for passenger cars. Superior supplies aluminum pressure casting wheels to well-known automotive manufacturers – including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Jaguar, [...]
