demountable rim — A two piece rim found on trucks. The main part of the rim remains on the axle while a side piece and a locking ring is removable. In this way the whole rim is not removed from the vehicle like a passenger car s rim and wheel. Also called a… … Dictionary of automotive terms
rim — [1] The outer edge of a dented area in a body panel that is heat shrunk towards the center of the dent. [2] On a bicycle, the metal or wooden hoop of a wheel that holds the tire and tube and the outer ends of the spokes. [3] On a truck, the metal … Dictionary of automotive terms
Demountable — De*mount a*ble, [See {De }; {Mount}.] Capable of being dismounted; said of a form of rim, for an automobile wheel, which can be removed with its tire from the wheel. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
detachable rim — A wheel rim which is bolted to the wheel center or spider and can be disassembled for replacing the rubber tire. It is found on trucks and some quads. It is also called a demountable rim … Dictionary of automotive terms
railroad — /rayl rohd /, n. 1. a permanent road laid with rails, commonly in one or more pairs of continuous lines forming a track or tracks, on which locomotives and cars are run for the transportation of passengers, freight, and mail. 2. an entire system… … Universalium
de|mount|a|ble — «dee MOWN tuh buhl», adjective. that can be removed: »a demountable wheel rim … Useful english dictionary