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Originally Posted by kilfarsnar
So I guess I was correct then. Rim+Tire=Wheel, right?
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no
the
rim is the outer part of the wheel to which the tire is mounted
the rim has a certain
profile including a
bead seat to hold the tire in place
in the case of bicycles a
wheel is built by lacing a
rim to a hub with
spokes
in the automotive case the whole wheel is cast / forged or pre-welded
The Wheel and Tyre Bible is an excellent resource for further information.
Now let's get back on topic