Wire Wheels (Spoked Wheels)
Wire wheels have a rim connected to the hub by many tensioned steel spokes, typical of older sports cars.
What is Wire Wheels (Spoked Wheels)?
Many use a central knock-off or spinner nut. Spokes need correct tension and periodic checking. They usually require inner tubes. Clean spokes regularly to slow corrosion at the nipples.
How it works
Tensioned spokes hold the rim in shape and transfer loads to the hub.
Why it matters for your car
Loose or broken spokes affect safety and balance. Have wire wheels trued and balanced by a specialist.
Other terms
- A/C Pressure Switch (Pressure Sensor)
- Backfire
- Control Unit Reprogramming (Flashing)
- Drag Coefficient (Cd)
- Engine Rebuild (Engine Overhaul)
- Fastback
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Head-up Display (HUD)
- Idle Speed Control
- Oil Catch Can
- Oscilloscope
- Post-crash Safety Inspection
- Pushrod Engine (OHV)
- R1234yf Refrigerant
- Small Overlap Crash Test
- Steering Rack
- Test Drive
- Tow Eye (Towing Hook)
- Trafficators (Semaphore Indicators)
- Wheel Runout