What are Wheels?
Also known as rims, wheels are used to mount tires onto a vehicle. Along with your tires, your wheels are the last thing that separates you from the road and are integral to steering.
Also known as rims, wheels are used to mount tires onto a vehicle. Along with your tires, your wheels are the last thing that separates you from the road and are integral to steering.
Wheels convert rotational energy into linear travel smoothly and efficiently. They are connected to the vehicle’s axles and are an important part of the steering system.
A variety of wheels are available to suit your functional needs or aesthetic wants. There are 1, 2, and 3-piece wheel designs. Modern automotive wheels are made of stamped steel, cast aluminum, and forged aluminum. Performance wheels are often constructed using forged aluminum castings bolted to polished outer shells with special fasteners. Some aftermarket wheels are machined from solid, forged aluminum blanks using specialized CNC equipment.
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