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Snowflake wheel

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005429

A type of automotive wheel rim characterized by a multi-spoke design that radiates from the hub, resembling the crystalline structure of a snowflake. This design provides a distinctive aesthetic and can contribute to brake cooling due to the open spoke pattern. Snowflake wheels were a popular styling choice on several vehicle models during the 1970s and 1980s.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005429
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAutomotive
TranslationsGerman: Snowflake-Rad; Spanish: llanta snowflake; French: jante flocon de neige
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005429",
  "term": "Snowflake wheel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of automotive wheel rim characterized by a multi-spoke design that radiates from the hub, resembling the crystalline structure of a snowflake. This design provides a distinctive aesthetic and can contribute to brake cooling due to the open spoke pattern. Snowflake wheels were a popular styling choice on several vehicle models during the 1970s and 1980s.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Snowflake-Rad",
    "es": "llanta snowflake",
    "fr": "jante flocon de neige"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/snowflake-wheel/"
}

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