alloy wheel
Lightweight car rim
An alloy wheel is a wheel made from an aluminum or magnesium alloy rather than steel.
Alloy wheels are lighter, dissipate heat better, and allow for more varied designs than traditional steel wheels.
They're standard on most modern cars and a common upgrade for appearance or performance: The sports package includes 18-inch alloy wheels.
Trade in replacement parts
- forgedMade by smithing, or faked
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- fitmentPermanently installed component
bolt pattern · upsizing · staggered · replica · OEM · refurbished · widebody · spacers
Circular outer boundary
- spokesRods connecting hub to rim
- hubcapProtective wheel center cover
- lugnutsHexagonal tire fasteners
- valveFluid flow controller
center cap · lip · barrel · hub · bolt pattern · tire
Lacking mass or importance
- handlingTreatment or management
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
- gripSecure manual hold
heat dissipation · responsiveness · cornering · stability · braking · fuel efficiency · aerodynamics · rigidity
Reflective metal coating
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
- glossySmooth and shiny
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
machined · brushed · matte · gunmetal · two-tone · mesh · concave · deep-dish
Withstands oxidation and decay
- rust-resistantImmune to oxidation
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
robust · resilient · hard-wearing · all-weather · reinforced · tempered
aftermarket
Trade in replacement parts
fitment · bolt pattern · upsizing · staggered · replica · OEM · refurbished · widebody · spacers · adapters
rim
Circular outer boundary
valve · center cap · lip · barrel · hub · bolt pattern · tire
lightweight
Lacking mass or importance
- handlingTreatment or management
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- tractionAdhesive friction enabling movement
grip · heat dissipation · responsiveness · cornering · stability · braking · fuel efficiency · aerodynamics · rigidity · balance
chrome
Reflective metal coating
shiny · machined · brushed · matte · gunmetal · two-tone · mesh · concave · deep-dish · mirror finish
corrosion-resistant
Withstands oxidation and decay
- rust-resistantImmune to oxidation
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
sturdy · robust · resilient · hard-wearing · all-weather · reinforced · tempered
alloy wheelsteel wheel
Solid metal vehicle wheel
hubcap · wire wheel · spoke wheel · wooden wheel · wheel cover
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