Where do you find the model number on a rim?

The serial number for your wheels can be found inside the rim (under your rim tape). The serial is the seven digit number that typically starts with a “1” or “2”. Fun fact, usually the first 2 digits are the year in which it was manufactured.

What are the different rim types?

The 4 Different Types Of Rims You’ll See On Cars

  • Steel Rims: This is the most common of all the rims.
  • Alloy Rims: Alloy rims are next in line.
  • Chrome Rims: The chrome rims are not as common as the alloy and steel rims.
  • Spinners: This was very prominent in the 90s.

What is the center hole of a rim called?

Lugs Holes/Nuts Lug holes are the holes that the center cap covers, in which lug nuts go into to hold the wheel together. Wheels can have 4, 5, 6, or 8 lug holes.

What is J type rim?

J is the most common shape of a rim flange on passenger cars. The letter B appears at the smallest wheel sizes primarily for older car models, with diameters 12″ and 13″ and rim widths up to 5.0″. J rim contour has 17.5 mm high rim flange but B has only a 14 mm. JJ designation is most common on 4×4 and SUV vehicles.

What are the 3 types of rims?

The Different Types of Car Rims

  • Forged and Cast Wheels. Forging or casting a rim refers to how it’s made.
  • Split Rim Wheels. Split rim wheels are hot right now on the car circuit and they are easy to spot—they’re one of the most distinctive types out of the different types of car rims.
  • Alloy Wheels.

What are the three types of rim?

Wheels and rims come in three basic materials: steel, aluminum, and chrome. You can also find aluminum or magnesium alloy wheels. Steel rims are kind of old school. Most standard wheels used to be made of steel, but manufacturers are moving to lighter metals to boost fuel efficiency.

What are the parts of a rim called?

Parts of a Wheel

  • Rim. The rim is the part of the wheel that the tire wraps around.
  • Barrel. The barrel gives the shape to the tire and the mounting structures.
  • Outer Lip. The outer lip is the outer edge of the wheel.
  • Drop Center.
  • Flanges.
  • Beads.
  • Mounting Humps.
  • Hub.

How important is center bore?

The centerbore of a wheel is the machined opening in the center of the wheel that centers the wheel properly on a vehicle. It is important for a wheel to be “Hub Centric” because it will reduce the chance of vibration.