Would you rock solid/flat/smooth wheels for more range?

[Lysol]

I wouldn't mind the look of flat wheels with graphics on them.

 

[SpiceWare]

I wouldn't mind the look of flat wheels with graphics on them.

Fantasma OWL

 

[david_42]

Tires are for traction. With my life literally riding on four patches of rubber not much bigger than my hands, I am not willing to exchange a few percent increase in range for stopping distance, resistance to hydroplaning and handling in general.

 

[David99]

Tires are for traction. With my life literally riding on four patches of rubber not much bigger than my hands, I am not willing to exchange a few percent increase in range for stopping distance, resistance to hydroplaning and handling in general.

Closed rims do not influence traction, nor hydroplaning nor 'handling in general'. The brake overheating myth has been debunked many times.

 

[david_42]

Closed rims do not influence traction, nor hydroplaning nor 'handling in general'. The brake overheating myth has been debunked many times.

I fail to see what your statement has to do with anything I posted. I was strictly addressing tires.

 

[Jersey Shore Tom]

I fail to see what your statement has to do with anything I posted. I was strictly addressing tires.

But the thread is about wheels,not tires.

 

[SpiceWare]

But the thread is about wheels,not tires.

"wheels" is rather ambiguous, is it not? It could refer to the rubber tire, the rim, or even both as a single unit.

When the subject is "solid/flat/smooth wheels" it's very easy take that to mean the tires.

 

[Jersey Shore Tom]

"wheels" is rather ambiguous, is it not? It could refer to the rubber tire, the rim, or even both as a single unit.

When the subject is "solid/flat/smooth wheels" it's very easy take that to mean the tires.

Ok, another internet misunderstanding.

 

[jerry33]

"wheels" is rather ambiguous, is it not? It could refer to the rubber tire, the rim, or even both as a single unit.

Technically, "wheel" refers to the part that has the spokes (or a solid disk) and the hub. Originally, the rim was a separate piece bolted to the wheel on which the tire was mounted. It still is on some large truck wheel/rim/tire assemblies. This is why wheels have "rim width" and "rim diameter". It's more correct to say "tire/wheel assembly" when referring to the assembly. In automotive terminology "wheel" is the metal part, and "tire" is the inflatable part.

 

[T34ME]

Ok, another internet misunderstanding.

Oh GREAT! I thought we were talking about solid, flat, smooth STEERING wheels! Okay, now back to the turkey!

 

[Model 3]

♫
Big wheel keep on turnin'
Proud Mary keep on burnin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river
♪

 

[SpiceWare]

Technically, "wheel" refers to the part that has the spokes (or a solid disk) and the hub. Originally, the rim was a separate piece bolted to the wheel on which the tire was mounted. It still is on some large truck wheel/rim/tire assemblies. This is why wheels have "rim width" and "rim diameter". It's more correct to say "tire/wheel assembly" when referring to the assembly. In automotive terminology "wheel" is the metal part, and "tire" is the inflatable part.

Thanks - I knew "wheel" referred to parts as a whole and figured tire was just one of those parts alongside the hub/spokes/rims.

 

[JRP3]

"wheels" is rather ambiguous, is it not?

It is not.

 

[SpiceWare]

It is not.

you're 22 minutes late.

 

[JRP3]

Better late than never?