Even just the name of this alloy wheel from RIAL invites you to dream. LUGANO – who doesn’t associate this elegant city on the lake of the same name with pleasant walks or driving excursions? It is in Lugano that the breathtaking mountain landscapes of the Alps meet the mild climate of Southern Europe, forming something truly magical. You’ll experience something similar with the LUGANO wheel. It epitomizes the elegant combination of state-of-the-art [...]
Simone Maier-Paselk is Vice President Aftermarket at Superior Industries, where she has been working since November 1993. In the interview, she describes her tasks, her way of working and her personal design favorites. What are your most important tasks? I have a wide range of responsibilities. Basically, this includes everything necessary to make a RIAL wheel successful and sell it on the market. Traditionally speaking, my focus is therefore on sales, but since [...]
The laws of physics dictate that a wheel needs at least three spokes. Otherwise it would be unable to cope with the strains to which it is subjected and would give way due to a lack of stability. Beyond this technical necessity, there is a certain leeway for design. While things still revolve around function in the case of three- and four-spoke wheels, a larger number of spokes provides plenty of room for [...]
Alloy wheel enthusiasts naturally appreciate the amazing look and great driving dynamics of these wheel rims. A topic of at least equal importance when it comes to alloy wheels, though, is safety. Only if the wheel’s engineering and production processes comply with all relevant safety standards can the consumer base their decision for one model or another purely on design aspects. A range of special inspection methods provides assurance that all wheels from [...]
Actually, you should drive these two alloy wheels at the same time, because they are a strong duo: the models X10 and X12 from RIAL. Unfortunately, there are good reasons not to equip a vehicle with different wheels. And there are some distinguishing features between the X10 and X12 after all. The X10 alloy wheel from RIAL impresses with a sporty elegance characterized by its double spokes diverging from each other far into [...]
An interview with two trainees, Tabea Acker and Celine Hundeloh, who have been undergoing the three years of training as industrial clerk at Superior Industries since 2018 and 2019 respectively. Why did you choose to train in this occupation? Tabea Acker: Because this training gives me the opportunity to gain experience of as many departments of an industrial company as possible. As an industrial clerk, I can go on to work in practically [...]
The alloy wheel ASTORGA has been on the market since Spring 2020, making it one of the latest models from RIAL. It owes its success to an interesting design variation – the classic double-spoke design has been given a one-of-a-kind twist through a slightly asymmetrical alignment. At the same time, this dynamic wheel is suitable for many vehicle models thanks to its balanced proportions. ASTORGA fans can now also choose among three color [...]
Many alloy wheels are manufactured with a relatively large center bore. This is because alloy wheels are designed to fit as many vehicle models as possible, and different automotive brands use different center bore diameters. Because the alloy wheel must perfectly fit on the vehicle hub, of course, there is a mounting aid to accommodate any difference between the wheel hub diameter and the center bore diameter: centering rings. If the wheel is [...]
Feeling positive and optimistic about new projects – things that are a good idea in many people’s private lives also apply when developing new alloy wheels. The result is RIAL’s new wheel, the X12. In keeping with the optimistic energy, the curved double spokes have their own unique aesthetic and epitomize agile driving fun. The wheel’s powerful appearance upgrades every vehicle and adds an optical highlight to the RIAL portfolio without compromising on [...]
Robust, sporty, and practical – the SUV continues to grow in popularity. These powerful vehicles are winning over more and more fans. Many car owners want to make the pleasure of driving an SUV complete by outfitting their strong vehicle with equally strong alloy wheels. The selection of alloy wheels from RIAL is guaranteed to make this wish come true. Fascinating design, reliable technology – the wheels from RIAL perfectly reflect the spirit [...]
