Section Iv: Correct Names of Rim/Wheel Components and Attaching Parts
Section Iv: Correct Names of Rim/Wheel Components and Attaching Parts
Section Iv: Correct Names of Rim/Wheel Components and Attaching Parts
There is confusion over the terms "wheel" and "rim" in the industry. Please read the following definitions so you will understand the terms appearing in this manual. Remember, a rim is not a wheel and a wheel is not a rim. Likewise, there is an important difference between a side ring and a lock ring.
RIM
The rim supports the tire. There are two types of rims: a single piece rim (tubelesssome 16 inch single piece rims are either tubeless or tube-type) and a multi-piece rim (tube-type). A SINGLE PIECE RIM is a continuous one-piece assembly. A MULTIPIECE RIM is an assembly consisting of a base and either a side ring or a side and lock ring depending on the type. A DEMOUNTABLE RIM does not have a center disc and is clamped onto a cast spoke wheel.
DISC WHEELS
A combination of a rim and a disc permanently attached to the rim and attached to the hub by studs and nuts.
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5 Spoke Cast spoke wheel with brake drum and clamps (for rear axles)
5 Spoke Cast spoke wheel with clamps, without brake drum (for front axles)
SPACER BAND
Used on rear cast spoke wheels, the spacer band holds the two rims apart and provides proper dual spacing for the tires.
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On front stud mount wheels, an outer cap nut (Fig. 4) or (Fig. 6) is used. On stud mount rear dual wheel applications, the inner wheel is held in place by an inner cap nut (Fig. 5) and the outer wheel by an outer cap nut (Fig. 6). For hub mount wheels which pilot from the center hole, flange nuts are used on both the front and rear wheels. One-piece flanged cap nuts (Fig. 7) are used on light truck and medium truck applications. Heavy trucks and buses and some light trucks use a two-piece flange nut or swiveling lug nut (Fig. 8) when hub mount wheels are used. Some light trucks use a clamping plate (Fig. 9) and 90 cone nuts (Fig. 10) for both the front and rear wheel. Light trucks which use single wheels on the front and rear axle require 90 cone nuts or 60 cone nuts (Fig. 11), depending on the truck manufacturer.
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