car wheel

Automobile's rotating disc

A car wheel is the circular component on which a tire is mounted, allowing a vehicle to roll.

The term sometimes refers to the entire wheel-and-tire assembly.

In automotive contexts, wheels are distinguished by size, material, and design: She upgraded to alloy car wheels.

A car wheel is also a large firework that spins rapidly when ignited.

Related
  • tireLose strength or energy
  • flat tireDeflated vehicle wheel
  • rimCircular outer boundary
  • spokeCommunicated verbally
  • hubCentral connection point

axle · rubber · tread · rotation · spin · hubcap · alloy · chrome · steering · drive · roll · alignment · balance · flat · road trip · puncture · spare · spare tire

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vehicle control components

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Vehicle direction controller

steering column · brake pedal · accelerator · gear stick

locomotion mechanism

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Snow-gliding footwear attachment

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vehicle component function

car wheelsteering wheel

Vehicle direction controller

brake · anchor · engine · chassis · car body

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G