Wheel Rim

Wheel Rim is the cylindrical parts of the wheel in which the tire is installed. Wheel rims are usually made from steel or aluminum. They usually come with a chrome or polished finish.

Types of Wheel Rim

• Spoke: In the spoke wheels type, rims are "laced" with spokes. They are joined to the hub by a series of light metal spokes arranged in a number of regular patterns. Each of the spokes serve a particular purpose.
• Compact Disc: In this type, the wheel rims are all cast as one unit.

Materials used for making Wheel Rim
Some of the materials used for making wheel rims are:

• Aluminum
• Carbon Fiber
• Magnesium
• Steel
• Glass Fiber

Maintenance of Wheel Rim

• Examine the sidewall of the tire where it meets the rim to see if there is any indication that the tire is not fully seated.
• Also make sure the tire is installed correctly, arrow pointing in the direction of travel.
• Vitally important to inspect two-wheeler rims and clean them on a regular basis to help prevent spoke failure or corrosion weak points.
• If a few spokes fail, it can lead to flat tire.