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wire wheels

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Wire wheels are the old‑school style rims that look like a bunch of metal wires twisted together. They’re lighter and give the car a vintage vibe.

Technical Definition

Wire wheels are a type of rim made from interlocking metal wires, giving a classic look and lighter weight compared to solid wheels.

Hear It Discussed

"And so he drove Jaguar touring cars, including a car that looked like this, which is to say it was dark green with a green interior with the color-coded wire wheels."
Your BMW M3 Comes Thanks to Jaguar — The Carmudgeon Show w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 186 The Carmudgeon Show 23:32

"It'saconvertible,obviously. Andit'sgotwirewheelsonit. Itcouldbealloriginal. Oh,it'sbeautiful."
What Tariffs And USMCA Changes Could Mean For Car Prices And Production In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 10:06

"That's good. Wire wheels. I would just... I'd get out of bed in the morning and just look at them"
We’ve driven the new Jaguar! | The Car Podcast #84 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 13:03