Motorcycle Glossary
Wheel rim
In Turkish: Jant
In short
A wheel rim is the metal hoop the tyre sits on; it is joined to the hub by spokes or cast spokes to form the wheel.
- Spoked wheel: the hub and rim are laced with spokes; usually run with inner tubes, and tough against impacts.
- Cast (alloy) wheel: one piece, usually fitted with tubeless tyres.
Rim size is given as diameter (inches) and width (e.g. MT3.50 × 17); the tyre width must suit the rim width. The hub contains bearings and a spacer. Check for run-out, loose spokes and cracks.
Also known as (including Turkish names)
- Tekerlek
- Poyra
- Döküm jant
- Telli jant
- Rim
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Last updated: October 9, 2026
