I am in a debate on current terms and would appreciate some feedback about whether a friends words are the understanding of the day.
She says that when the term wheel is used that it refers to the object from the factory and that when the term rim is used, it means an object bought, aftermarket only is what I perceive her comment to mean. Is that the current "word usage"? is what she is saying the truth?

I use them as total synonyms... let's see what some experts say about this here :)

Wheels, rims. Same thing to me. Tires, that has only one meaning as far as I'm concerned.

Technically the terminology is that the "rim" is the barrel section of a "wheel" but, most people use either word to describe the same thing (the part the tire is mounted on)

the 'rim' is the meatal part.....the tire is the rubber part ...and both of those together are the 'wheel'.......:D :D

Originally posted by Hotboyf40
the 'rim' is the meatal part.....the tire is the rubber part ...and both of those together are the 'wheel'.......:D :D


huh????

i agree with f40 ... the rim is the metal part and then there is the tire which is rubber

and :

tire + rim = wheel

I've never heard that terminology before, but it makes the most sense to me!! :D

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Talk about old thread revival...and on a first post even :loser: ... :screwy:

Just thought I'd add my :2cents:

It's always been known that both are "acceptable", but the wheel is the metal/alloy part(s) the tire is mounted to. The "rim" is what holds the tire on the wheel...the rim is the edge of the wheel.

Has anyone ever played quarters? What is it called when your quarter bounces of the cup edge and you get another turn? (or are the rules different at every party?)

"Rimmer!" :icon16:
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A rim and a wheel are not the same thing, the rim is a part of the wheel. The rim of a wheel is the outer circular design of the metal on which the inside edge of the tire is mounted. That is the definition, period. The rim is not even visible when a wheel is mounted with a tire onto a vehicle. So "rim + tire = wheel" is wrong. And when you here 20" rims, that person is really referring to the 20" wheels.

How about responding to a 5 year old thread? I'm sure the folks that were debating this topic appreciate the comments.

Yea - and what's wrong with that? Julius just provided a helpful answer. In case anyone does happen upon this thread seeking this information they will now have it.

Explaining rim vs wheel does not have an expiration date.

Thanks Julius.