wire wheel

Radial spoke disc

A wire wheel is a wheel with spokes made of tensioned wire rather than solid material, common on bicycles and vintage automobiles.

The term also refers to a rotating brush made of stiff wire bristles, attached to a drill or bench grinder for cleaning rust, paint, or scale from metal surfaces: I used a wire wheel to strip the old finish off the frame.

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  • rimCircular outer boundary
  • steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
  • axleShaft for wheel rotation
  • spokesRods connecting hub to rim
  • tireLose strength or energy

hub · bristle · chrome · abrasive · vintage car · grinder · rust · wheelrim · polish · metallic · deburring · paint removal · bare metal · spindle · rotary tool · shop tool · automotive · descaling

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G