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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005429 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: 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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