Wheel Rims Flashcards
What 4 things must a wheel be strong enough to withstand?
Cornering
Braking
Acceleration
Shock loading
What is the name of the basic rim we got told?
Single piece, pressed steel, well based, wheel rim
What dose 6JX15 on a rim mean?
6inches (inside rim width)
J - 17.5mm (flange height)
15 - width from Flange to flange
What dose B stand for?
Wide base
What dose HD stand for?
Heavy duty
What are the 4 types of rim?
Flat base wheel
Divided rim wheel
Semi drop centre wheel
Wide base wheel
What dose 40 - 40 on a space saver mean?
No more than 40mph and no more than 40 miles
When a torque wrench is not available, what must you do?
Use a socket and bar no longer than 500mm (20 inches)
Conformation check ASAP
How long should you wait before re checking tightness?
30 mins, if vehicle has moved or not
40-80km (25-50miles)
What are the 3 different types of wheel nut and base?
Spigot mount nut
Deutsch industry norm (DIN) nut
Britain standard conical nut
On a stud hole guage you have 2 ends one rounded and one more squared off, which types are they to check?
Round is DIN
squared off is British standard gauge
Apart from swapping the thread on a nut to stop near side wheels coming lose, what is another method of preventing them working loose?
Locking devices
What is the name of the clip used to secure the wheel?
RIC clip
Which direction should the hook ends be pointing on a RIC clip?
Inwards to prevent catching
What direction should wheel nut visual indicators be facing when at 12 o’clock?
(Odd number)
Towards rear of vehicle
