TYPES OF WHEELS

1.pressed steel disc wheel :

This type of disc wheel will be used by Majority of manufacturers all over the world. This type of wheel consists
of two parts. One is the steel Rim and the other is the Pressed steel disc.
In the figure shown below, the pressed steel disc is welded to the rim.

It is possible to mount or remove the tyre from the wheel with the help of well only, else it is not possible.
It is possible to pass the tyre over the opposite edges of the rim, when the bead of the tyre is resting in the well.

2.wire wheel
It is lighter in weight and the heat dissipation will be high. It can be mounted and removed from the axle easily.
3. Light Alloy Cast Wheel or Forged Wheel:

The strength of the forged wheel is very high compared to the cast wheel.

Therefore, light alloy cast wheels will be used in cars whereas forged wheels will be used in heavy vehicles. Light alloy wheels
are better conductors of heat which helps the wheels to dissipate the heat which is generated by the tyres or brakes. The
forged wheels and the cast wheels have to be machined to produce better appearance

4. Divided Rims Wheel:

As the name itself indicates that the wheels are divided into two halves and are joined together by means of
bolts. While the tyre is inflated where the rims must not be seperated. The only advantage of the divided rims
wheel is that they are assembled and disassembled very easily.
5. Split Rims:
Split rims are used in larger vehicles like trucks, buses, forklifts etc. but not in cars or light vehicles. They are
generally multi-piece wheels, where by the help of locking ring the tyre is adjusted in a place. This is a detailed
explanation of various types of wheels. Now, let's discuss tyres and their properties, functions, etc.
TYPES OF TYRES
1. Conventional tubed tyre:
As the name indicates that it has a tube within the tyre and rim assembly.

It generally consists of following parts : ●rim ●tube ●tyre

RIM:
It is the steel material which is used to hold the tube and the tyre on it so that it can withstand the load of the
vehicle. It has a hole on its circumference to allow the tube valve through it.

TUBE:
It is the material made of rubber and it consists of a valve which is pressurized by means of air so that it canb
bulge according to the need and can fit into the tyre properly .
Tyre:
It is the material made up of rubber and acts as the major part of automobile. The power from the engine is to be
transmitted to the wheels via axles such that the vehicle can move smoothly .

2.TUBELESS TYRE:
As the name indicates that it does not have a tube within the tyre and rim assembly as per the physical structure.
But the tube is an integral part of the tyre as it is lined on inside with a special air-retaining liner made up of
halogenated butyl rubber-like bromobutyl or chlorobutyl for better air impermeability with high heat and weather
resistance. The purpose of the bead in the tyre is to stabilize the tyre and also serve to maintain the air pressure
within.

3.Radial ply tyres: In Radial Ply tyres, the plies can run in radial direction i.e. in the direction of the
axis of the tyre. In a circumferential direction, a number of breaker strips can run on the basic structure and
without them, the radial plies will not have lateral stability but having a soft ride.
 Fig: tubeless tyre

4.Bias ply tyre: The construction of Bias Ply Tyre is one of the oldest type. Various plies are added one on
the other and are dependent upon the cross section of the tyre and the load that it can carries or holds. Due to
this, the cushioning effect will be increased and there will be a safer ride on rough roads too.