spoked wheels

Bicycle tire frames

Spoked wheels are wheels with thin rods (spokes) radiating from a central hub to the outer rim, distributing weight and absorbing shock.

The design appears on bicycles, motorcycles, classic cars, and wheelchairs.

Spoked wheels are lighter than solid wheels and allow airflow, though they require more maintenance: The vintage roadster rolled on gleaming spoked wheels.

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covered wagon · carriage · tire · axle · rotation · spinning · spin cycle · chrome · radial · vintage · chariot · motorcycle · roadster · hot rod · rolling · tension · lacing · truing

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wheel construction

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Lightweight metal car rims

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Decorative auto wheel discs

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