wheelrims

Circular tire mounts

Wheelrims is the plural of wheelrim, the outer circular edge of a wheel that holds the tire in place.

The term appears as one word, two words (wheel rims), or hyphenated (wheel-rims), with the two-word form most common.

The wheelrims were damaged from hitting the curb.

components

spokes

Rods connecting hub to rim

  • hubcapProtective wheel center cover
  • valveFluid flow controller
  • lugnutsHexagonal tire fasteners

bead · center cap · lip · barrel · hub · bolt pattern · tire

materials

alloy

Metallic combination

  • steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
  • forgedMade by smithing, or faked
  • castPerformers, throw, or splint

aluminum · chrome · carbon fiber · magnesium · steelies · mags · polished · machined · brushed · titanium

specifications

diameter

Distance across through center

bolt pattern · psi · balance · truing · rotation · mounting · fitment

maintenance

cleaning

Removing dirt and mess

sealant · coating · corrosion · oxidation · brake dust · restoration · reconditioning

customization

plating

Surface metal application

buffing · pinstriping · color-matching · decals · wrapping · engraving · accenting · two-tone · deep dish · concave

Opposites
wheel component location

wheelrimslug nuts

Threaded tire securers

spokes · hub · wheel hub · hubs · axle

wheel assembly materials

wheelrimstires

Rubber wheel coverings

tyres · rubber · inner tubes

Family

wheel, wheels, wheeled, wheeling, wheeler, rim, rims, rimmed, rimming

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G