Glossary / Suspension

rims

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Too Afraid to Ask

Rims are the metal parts of a car's wheel that hold the tire; heavier rims can make a car feel slower.

Technical Definition

Rims are the metal wheels that hold the tires; they can vary in size, weight, and design to affect a car's performance and appearance.

Hear It Discussed

"...it was more like Show cars and stereo wheels and stereos and stuff like that and I was more into sports cars ... respect we wouldn't have donks without dub magazine."
The Great Aston Martin Valhalla Drive The Smoking Tire 53:34

"And be more careful and don't grind my rims on the curb. ... Well, yeah, you can get insurance for that to cover the rims."
Car Pro Radio Show July 18 26 Hour 2 CarPro Radio Show 13:46

"than Grand National because the rims were significantly lighter. A lot of people don't know that a T-Type will beat this thing from zero to 60 every time."
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