How Many Parts Does a Wheel Have?

There are some necessary parts installed on XM off-road wheel

• Center cap

This is a protective cover that covers parts of the wheel assembly, such as lug bolts and bearings.

• Centerline

This is called the measurement of the exact center of the width of your wheel.

• Hub

The hub, also called the "wheel hub assembly," is the center part of the wheel that connects the wheel assembly to your vehicle's axle. It has a center cap and lug bolts.

• Hub Caps

The disc that protects the hub. Hub caps usually serve to cover the hub.

• Lug Bolts and Lug Nuts

These are specific types of nuts and bolts which help secure the wheel to the vehicle's axle.

• Rims

The outermost edge of the wheel, where the tire is fitted.

• Spokes

Wheel spokes connect the center hub to the rim and, in older vehicles or as an aftermarket, decorative wheel upgrade.

• Tire

A round rubber surface that fits over the Off-road rims and carries the vehicle's load.

• Valve Stem

A small stemmed opening in the rim that allows you to inflate/deflate your tires as needed.

• Wheel weights

Small weights are fixed on the wheel to keep the tires level.

• Wheel cover

It covers the entire surface of the wheel. Wheel covers are often upgraded for aesthetic purposes.