Alloy wheel
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000165
A wheel for an automobile made from an alloy of aluminum or magnesium, rather than steel. These wheels are lighter than steel wheels, which can improve vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and handling. They are manufactured through casting or forging processes and are often chosen for their aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000165 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Leichtmetallrad; Spanish: llanta de aleación; French: jante en alliage |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Alloy wheel",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A wheel for an automobile made from an alloy of aluminum or magnesium, rather than steel. These wheels are lighter than steel wheels, which can improve vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and handling. They are manufactured through casting or forging processes and are often chosen for their aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Leichtmetallrad",
"es": "llanta de aleación",
"fr": "jante en alliage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/alloy-wheel/"
}
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