wheeltype

Wheeltype is a term used in product catalogs, engineering drawings, and inventory systems to denote the category and design of a wheel used in a system, vehicle, or device. It encompasses the wheel's material, construction, mounting interface, and overall geometry, and is used to compare compatibility with tires, hubs, and braking components.

Materials commonly listed under wheeltype include steel, aluminum alloy, magnesium, and composite. Construction refers to manufacturing method: pressed or cast wheels, forged or machined wheels for strength. The mounting interface covers bolt circle (PCD), number of lug studs, center bore diameter, and hub-centric vs lug-centric alignment. Geometry details can include rim diameter, width, offset, and backspacing. Wheeltype also implies rim design such as disc, open-lug, or multi-spoke patterns; and may indicate compatibility with tubeless or tubed tires.

Wheel types are used across sectors: automotive wheels, motorcycle wheels, bicycle wheels, and industrial casters. In each domain, wheeltype is matched to load requirements, tire size, fitment constraints of brakes and suspension, and intended usage (daily driving, racing, off-road, or heavy-duty service).

Standards and classifications vary by region and industry, with common considerations including bolt pattern (PCD), center bore, offset range, and load rating; manufacturers often publish wheeltype codes in catalogs.

In databases, wheeltype helps filter compatibility across components.