Dexstar Wheel

What Dexstar Wheel does

Dexstar Wheel Company is a U.S. specialty steel wheel manufacturer founded in 1971 and headquartered in a single facility at 400 Collins Road, Elkhart, Indiana. It is a wholly-owned division of Kenda USA, itself part of Taiwan-based Kenda Group (a diversified rubber and wheel conglomerate with over 12,000 employees worldwide). Dexstar produces American-made steel wheels from American-sourced coiled steel, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and dealer/distributor networks across five primary end-verticals: marine, RV, utility trailer, enclosed trailer, and manufactured housing. The company positions itself as the leading domestic steel wheel manufacturer and the largest steel supplier to American trailer manufacturers and the RV industry.

Dexstar's product line comprises nine wheel styles (Directional, MOD, Spoke, Conventional, Solid Center, Hub Piloted 17.5" Single Solid Center, 14.5"/16.5" Stud Piloted, Dual Wheels, and 14.5" Mobile Home Rims) in sizes from 12" to 17.5", with load capacities ranging from 1,250 to 6,000 lbs, multiple bolt patterns, and a multi-stage e-coat and powder coating process that supports standard, specialty, and custom color matching including pin-striping. Manufacturing relies on automated roll-forming lines, stamping operations, robotic-assisted precision welding and assembly cells, and pad printing technology. The company has maintained ISO 9001 certification since 2005 (currently ISO 9001:2015) and warrants all wheels for two years, with products meeting or exceeding DOT specifications.

Commercially, Dexstar operates a B2B sales-led model, selling directly to OEMs in the trailer and RV industries and through regional dealer/distributor networks for aftermarket replacement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured around specifications, volumes, and customer relationships. Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of manufactured steel wheels. The company has pursued capacity expansion (a tax-credit-supported project adding up to 60 full-time roles targeted by 2023), a brand refresh at its 50th anniversary in 2021, and continuous ISO 9001 recertification, while operating exclusively in the United States with no disclosed revenue or financial metrics.

Name

Dexstar Wheel

Legal name

Dexstar Wheel Company

Website

https://dexstarwheel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dexstar Wheel is a U.S.-based specialty steel wheel manufacturer, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, producing American-made steel wheels for marine, RV, utility trailer, enclosed trailer, and manufactured housing OEMs and distributors. A division of Kenda USA, it operates from a single facility serving as the largest domestic steel wheel supplier to American trailer and RV manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Steel Trailer Wheels

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Wheels & Rims Manufacturing (Steel/Alloy) (IMACAIAJ)

Keywords

• Steel trailer wheels
• RV wheel manufacturing
• Trailer OEM wheels
• Marine trailer rims
• Mobile home wheels

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkhart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Steel Wheel Manufacturing and Sales: Dexstar Wheel generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of American-made steel wheels for the marine, RV, utility trailer, enclosed trailer, and manufactured housing industries. The company produces various wheel styles including mod, spoke, solid center, directional, and dual wheels in sizes from 12 to 17.5 inches.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dexstar Wheel manufactures American-made steel wheels and rims for the marine, RV, utility trailer, enclosed trailer, and manufactured housing industries. The company produces nine distinct wheel styles in sizes from 12 to 17.5 inches with load capacities from 1,250 to 6,000 lbs, using automated roll-forming, robotic welding, and multi-stage e-coat and powder coating processes, all backed by a two-year warranty and DOT compliance.

Product overview

Dexstar Wheel is a steel wheel manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of wheel products for the marine, RV, utility trailer, enclosed trailer, and manufactured housing industries. The product line includes nine distinct wheel styles: Directional, MOD, Spoke, Conventional, Solid Center, Hub Piloted 17.5" Single Solid Center, 14.5" & 16.5" Stud Piloted, Dual Wheels, and 14.5" Mobile Home Rims. Wheels range from 12" to 17.5" in diameter with various bolt patterns (4-on-4", 5-on-4.5", 5-on-5", 6-on-5.5", 8-on-6.5"), and load capacities from 1,250 to 6,000 lbs. The company utilizes a multi-stage e-coat and powder coating process with multiple standard and specialty color options. All products are manufactured in the USA using American-made coiled steel and come with a two-year warranty meeting DOT specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Directional Steel Wheels Directional steel wheels with multiple bolt patterns and pilot diameters, load capacities from 1,480 to 2,600 lbs, available in 13" to 15" sizes with various rim contours for trailer OEMs and distributors.
• MOD Steel Wheels MOD steel wheels with positive/negative offset options for tire positioning, load capacities from 1,250 to 4,400 lbs, available in 12" to 16" sizes with multiple bolt patterns.
• Spoke Steel Wheels Spoke-style steel wheels with multiple bolt hole patterns and pilot diameters, load capacities from 1,250 to 3,786 lbs, available in 12" to 16" sizes.
• Conventional Steel Wheels Conventional steel wheels with center offset options, load capacities from 1,480 to 3,960 lbs, available in 13" to 16" sizes with various bolt patterns.
• Solid Center Steel Wheels Solid center steel wheels with zero offset, load capacities from 1,250 to 2,600 lbs, available in 12" to 15" sizes with 4-6 bolt patterns.
• Hub Piloted 17.5" Single Solid Center Hub piloted steel wheels for 17.5" applications with flange nuts, load capacities up to 6,000 lbs, featuring 8-6.5" bolt pattern and 5/8"-18 stud size for heavy-duty trailers.
• 14.5" & 16.5" Stud Piloted Wheels Stud piloted wheels for 14.5" applications with 6-5.5" bolt pattern and load capacity of 3,085 lbs using conventional mounting.
• Dual Wheels Dual wheel assemblies for 16" applications with 8-6.5" bolt pattern, 5/8"-18 stud size, and negative offset for dual mounting configurations, load capacities from 3,000 to 3,300 lbs.
• 14.5" Mobile Home Rims Mobile home rim wheels for 14.5" applications available in standard (3,100 lbs capacity) and demountable (3,050 lbs capacity) configurations for manufactured housing industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001 certified since 2005
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kenda (Kenda USA / Kenda Group)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2004Dexstar Wheel is a division of Kenda USA, part of the Kenda Group. Kenda acquired the company in 2004 (previously part of Dexter Axle) and rebranded as Dexstar. Kenda is a recognized leader in tire/wheel production with over 12,000 employees worldwide. The acquisition provides Dexstar with global resources and technology capabilities while maintaining its position as a leading American steel wheel manufacturer.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Maxion Wheels: World's largest wheel manufacturer producing steel and aluminum wheels for passenger, commercial, and trailer applications. Directly comparable as a large-scale steel wheel supplier with overlapping trailer/RV OEM customers.
• Accuride Corporation: Manufacturer of steel and aluminum wheels for heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles. Overlaps with Dexstar's 17.5" hub-piloted and dual-wheel commercial/trailer products.
• Kenda Rubber Industrial: Parent company of Dexstar and a global tire/wheel manufacturer. While not a direct competitor, Kenda defines the broader strategic context and competing product lines Dexstar must coexist with inside the group.
• Howmet Aerospace (Alcoa Wheels): Produces forged aluminum wheels for commercial trucks, trailers, and buses. Competes in adjacent wheel categories where OEMs weigh steel vs. aluminum tradeoffs.

Direct peers

• Tredit Tire & Wheel: U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of tires and wheels focused on the trailer, RV, and marine industries. Closely matches Dexstar's product portfolio, customer base, and channel structure.
• Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel: Supplier of tires, wheels, and related components for trailers, RVs, and marine applications. Direct competitor in the same wheel-style categories and OEM/dealer channels as Dexstar.
• Sendel Wheels: Manufacturer of steel trailer wheels with a product range overlapping Dexstar's mod, spoke, and solid center SKUs. Competes head-to-head for trailer and RV OEM business.
• Taskmaster Wheels: Specialty supplier of wheels and tires for trailers, RVs, and utility vehicles. Competes with Dexstar at the dealer/distributor level in the same wheel sizes and bolt patterns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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