Split rim

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005540",
  "term": "Split rim",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of wheel rim construction where the rim is composed of two or more separate pieces that are bolted or clamped together to secure the tire. This design was historically used on heavy-duty vehicles and trucks to facilitate tire mounting and demounting. Due to safety concerns during inflation, modern vehicles primarily use single-piece rims.",
  "synonyms": [
    "splittie"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Mehrteillgfelge",
    "es": "llanta dividida",
    "fr": "jante à talons"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/split-rim/"
}