5 Million Wheels were sold in the Top Five Countries, Accounting for 475 Million Euros

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 13, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39400) has announced the addition of Car Wheels Europe - Top 5 2006 to their offering.

Car Wheels in Europe Top 5: 2005 - The car wheels market has grown by 3.4% in value.

In Europe there are many companies selling Alloy wheels. They sell monoblock wheels for less than 100 euros to custom wheels costing up to 1.000 euros.

In the last year the market has suffered a decline in sales. In some cases because lower priced wheels were introduced in the main market and in other cases because the OEM and OES market took a share from the Aftermarket.

It is important to underline how in Europe there are two main markets. The first market focuses on small wheels for winter. The second focuses on meeting customer demands for big wheels.

Today the European market for car wheels is recovering from the last year. The market rose in value by 3.4%. This increase was pushed by high Aluminium prices, the main raw material. In 2005, 5 million wheels were sold in the top five countries (Germany, Italy, UK, France and Spain) accounting for 475 million euros. For the following year the market will have a positive trend, more wheels will be sold and their value will also rise.

Topics Covered

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, DEFINITIONS & METHODOLOGY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Definition and demarcation of product groups, regions and methodology

Executive Summary

Key economic factors influencing the market: data on consumer 
behaviour, main economic indicators etc.

TOTAL MARKET ANALYSIS AND FORECASTS

Market Development for the last 3 years by quantity and value in 
different dimensions such as regions, product groups or ways of 
distribution

Development of average price totals and by segments

Forecast for the next 3 years

Analysis of the total market and market shares by the following 
categories

Europe Top 5
Germany
France
Italy
UK
Spain

Product Segments
Off Road Wheels
Car Wheels

Size Range
greater than 14"
15-16"
17"
18-19"
less than 20"

Distribution Channels
Wholesalers
Tire dealers
Car Accessories

COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
STRATEGY
TABLE SECTION

Companies Mentioned

- Alcar - Artec - ATS- Autec- BBS - Borbet - Brock- CMS- MIM- OZ- RH Alurad - Rial- Ronal- Zender-Antera- Alessio Wheels - MAK- Momo- Fox Racing- Wolfrace- BK- TSW- ATP- Toora- RimStock

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