Maxion BIONIC Breaks Size and Design Limitations for Light Vehicle Wheels
New steel wheel concept delivers a low CO2 footprint
Maxion Wheels, the world’s largest producer of wheels, launched today, Maxion BIONIC, the company’s latest light vehicle wheel innovation from its booth at IAA Mobility 2023.
Developed by teams in Brazil, Mexico, United States, and Germany, Maxion BIONIC answers the growing demand from OEMs for affordable, stylish, and sustainable wheel solutions especially for light vehicle programs where wheel load is increasing.
“Maxion BIONIC is the new alternative for those OEMs interested in larger size wheels and who don’t want to compromise on design and sustainability,” offered Pieter Klinkers, CEO, Maxion Wheels. “We know electric vehicles, especially, require more from the wheel with emphasis on stiffness, weight, and aerodynamics. Maxion BIONIC is a new innovation that combines style and large diameter wheels with an inherent low CO2 footprint.”
"Maxion BIONIC is the new alternative for those OEMs interested in larger size wheels and who don’t want to compromise on design and sustainability."
Maxion BIONIC has been well received and is under consideration with several OEM programs. The concept wheel features include:
- Lowest CO2 primary material
- Large diameter sizes (18” and larger)
- Optimized aerodynamics
- Revolutionary design options
- Customizable finishing
- Market launch in 2025