Abstract: A rim for a bicycle wheel that includes a tire, hub and spokes. The bicycle rim generally includes a radially outer tire-engaging portion, a radially inner spoke-engaging portion, a first sidewall and a second sidewall spaced apart from the first sidewall. The first and second sidewalls extend between the tire engaging and spoke-engaging portions. The tire-engaging and spoke-engaging portions and first and second sidewalls form a toroid. A maximum width of the rim is disposed closer to the spoke-engaging portion than the tire-engaging portion.

Abstract: Provided is a non-pneumatic wheel (100) for a vehicle, and a wheel (100), suspension (200; 200-1), and tire (300) used therein that are capable of ensuring driving stability because there is no air chamber between a wheel (100) and a tire (300) to blowout. They are also capable of ensuring good road holding, preventing standing waves, reducing brake fade and cornering force, providing good handling and ride comfort, staying quiet when rolling, and are economical and environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A wheel rim 1 for a tire 2 including a rim portion 1A having a rim body 5 and a pair of flanges 6, the rim body 5 having seat portions 5a for seating bead portions 2c of the tire 2 at both ends of the rim body 5 in a rotation axis direction thereof, and the pair of flanges 6 being continuously provided on both sides of the rim body 5 and extending radially outward, wherein convex portions 9 which extend in a direction intersecting with a tire circumferential direction are provided at distances from one another in the circumferential direction on an outer surface 6o, which does not come into contact with the tire 2, of the flanges 6 in the rotation axis direction and/or on an inner surface of the rim body 5 in a radial direction.

Abstract: A spoked bicycle wheel is presented having at least one intraspoke zone with a reduced average wall thickness to reduce or eliminate the dynamic imbalance of the wheel resulting from localized mass increases at the valve and at a possible joint.

Abstract: A sealing device forming an annular band intended to be associated with a rim for a wheel designed to accept a tire, the rim having a rim bottom extended by two flanges, the device being adapted to be fitted in such a way as to cover at least the rim bottom. The annular band comprises at least one elastomeric material comprising at least one copolymer thermoplastic elastomer containing blocks of polystirene and polyisobutylene, and a polybutene oil. Also disclosed is a mounted assembly having a wheel comprising a rim associated with a sealing device and of a tubeless tire. In addition, a method is disclosed for fitting a sealing device onto a rim.

Abstract: A wheel rim with a circumferential area on a inner surface of the wheel rim. The circumferential area coinciding with the intersection of the inner surface with the lateral balance plane of the wheel rim, the circumferential area being visibly distinguishable from the rest of the inner surface and where the circumferential area is made visibly distinguishable from the rest of the inner surface during the manufacturing of the wheel rim.

Abstract: A wheel rim for use with an inflatable tyre for a vehicle comprises a pressure relief valve or a weakened section in the rim (11). The valve may comprise a main body (1) having flanges (2, 3) sealing against opposite faces of the rim (11) and legs to retain the valve in the rim. The weakened section may comprise a number of fingers radiating out from a central point. When the pressure inside a tyre on the rim exceeds a certain value the valve or weakened section releases the pressure to prevent over inflation and possible injury.

Abstract: A wheel construction includes a wheel rim having axially inner and outer portions and a mid-portion, and each axially inner and outer portion, a connecting surface adjoining a flange and extending towards the mid portion. The construction includes a side part between the connecting surface and the mid portion, and for at least one of the inner and outer portions, the connecting surface is a frusto-conical having an axial end of greatest radius and an axial end of least radius, the connecting surface the greatest radius, adjoining the flange and the axial end of least radius adjoining a circumferentially extending convex surface which extends beyond the end of least radius, and a selected side part including a generally frusto-conical region and a curved region including circumferentially extending concave surfaces and the curved region adjoining the end of least radius.

Abstract: A bead seat clincher bicycle rim includes a tire supporting surface bounded by a first straight sidewall and a second straight sidewall wherein said bicycle rim does not comprise bead hooks. A method for forming a bead seat clincher rim includes forming composite plies in a bottom portion of a mold and placing a single piece upper portion over the bottom portion. A bladder is inflated in the center of the mold to form a closed cavity within the rim. The rim is cured and the bladder is deflated. The single piece upper portion and bottom portion of the mold are removed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cast wheel having a wheel rim base, a rear edge region, and a front edge region, wherein the front edge region is coupled to the rear edge region via the wheel rim base. The cast wheel includes at least one reduced-material portion structured and arranged in the rear edge region and a circumferential bead arranged in a rearward portion of the rear edge region, wherein at least a part of the reduced-material portion is located in a region of the circumferential bead and is structured and arranged to widen radially inward from a radially outwardly located vertex region towards a leveling-off end.

Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a wheel rim and a wheel disk that attaches to the wheel rim. The wheel rim includes an inner region for receiving a wheel hub and defines a rotational axis. The wheel disk includes a section for attachment to the wheel hub and an attachment flange for securing the wheel disk and the wheel rim together. The attachment flange includes a first side corresponding to the inner region and a second side corresponding to the wheel rim, where the attachment flange extends from the section in a direction that is transverse to the rotational axis.

Abstract: A tire for a cycle having a substantially toroidal shape, the tire including a tread adapted to be in contact with the ground, a base adapted to be fixed on the peripheral portion of a cycle rim, and two sides connecting the tread and the base, a lip having a height h greater than twice its thickness e and projecting from the upper portion of each of the two sides, in the vicinity of the tread. The height of the tip is greater than 15% of the width S of the tire in an inflated state. The lips can be constituted by the non-attached extension of the tread and, in particular, by a ply of material affixed to the top of the tire and whose edges are left free on a height greater than 15% of the width of the tire, or each lip can be arranged on an intermediate element adhered on the sides and/or the base of the tire, the intermediate element being capable of being a ring including an annular channel open towards its periphery and two lips projecting from each side of the channel.

Abstract: A wheel (11) having a wheel rim (13) and a centre portion configured as a central disc (15). A tyre (17) is mounted on the rim (13). The wheel rim (13) comprises a generally annular body (21) incorporating a rim well (25). The rim well (25) defines a radially inner portion (27) which presents a radially inner face (29). The radially inner face (29) is of an annular configuration centred about the axis of rotation of the wheel. The centre disc (15) comprises a generally circular plate (31) having an outer periphery (35). The plate (31) incorporates a centre hole (37) and circumferentially spaced mounting holes (39) for receiving wheel studs. The outer periphery (35) is of a diameter which allows the plate (31) to be snugly received within the confines of the annular face (29) of the rim (13).The annular inner face (29) of the rim (13) has an axial extent (in the direction of rotation of the wheel) which is significantly greater than the thickness of the plate (31).

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of one-piece, and multi-piece wheels configured to provide increased interior lip depth. In one embodiment, an outer periphery of a curved center portion of a wheel is attached to a wheel barrel in an inboard region, and a portion of the center portion extends into the outboard region of the wheel. At least a portion of the wall of the wheel barrel preferably comprises a gradual slope, instead of a traditional wheel mounting drop, and thus the interior lip depth is not obstructed by the interior bulge generally created by such a drop. In other embodiments, a wheel mounting drop is configured to permit multi-piece wheels to be joined at or near one of the drop walls to allow the wheel center to be positioned further in the inboard direction than in traditional wheels.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a wheel rim that is able to accommodate both clip-on balancing weights and stick-on balancing weights are disclosed involving a wheel rim having a wheel rim area comprising an outboard tire bead retaining flange, an outboard bead seat, a rounded axial protuberance, an outboard deep well side wall, a deep well, an inboard deep well side wall, an inboard bead seat, and an inboard tire bead retaining flange. The length of the outboard bead seat is equal to twice the length of the outboard bead-retaining flange. In addition, the length of the inboard bead seat is equal to twice the length of the inboard bead-retaining flange. Clip-on balancing weights are affixed to outboard tire bead retaining flange and/or the inboard tire bead-retaining flange. In addition, stick-on balancing weights are affixed to the outboard bead seat and/or the inboard bead seat.

Abstract: This invention relates to a unitary steel wheel as well as an apparatus and method for producing a unitary steel wheel. The unitary wheel comprises rim and disc components. In one embodiment, the unitary wheel further comprises approximately a 50 taper bead-seat for flat or semi-drop cantar rims, produced from a generally circular steel blank. The blank preferably has a cantar hole of predetermined size. In a first step, the blank is initially placed in a spinning machina to form disk and rim portions of a predetermined profila and shape. The preform is further spun and flow formed in the spinning machine, to form a gutter, well, bead-Seat, and/or fixed flange. The preform is then forward and reverse spun to form the final profila and shape of the gutter, wall, bead-seat, and/or fixed flange.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel including a rim, a medial flange, a lateral flange, and an inner surface of the rim, wherein an extension portion of the inner surface extends beyond the medial flange.

Abstract: A rim and a method for manufacturing a rim in particular for bicycles in which first a rim body is manufactured having a hollow space with a radially outer and a radially inner hollow-space wall. The radially outer hollow-space wall has a diameter matched to the diameter of a tube tire and the radially inner hollow-space wall has a diameter matched to the diameter of a wire tire.

Abstract: A beam system, a tire system, and a system and a method for using the beam system and the tire system are provided. The beam system for moving earth moving equipment has a beam transversely supporting a load. The beam system has axles and moves in response to road irregularities to allow for movement, stability, and/or ground clearance. Furthermore, the tire system has a rim, fasteners, and mounted plates. Attached to the mounted plates are rubber tracks. The mounted plates and/or the rubber tracks may be removable. The tire system allows for removal of portions of the tire if damaged without replacing the whole tire.

Abstract: A rim of a spoke wheel for tubeless tires including a sealing device (12, 25, 27, 36, 44, 46, 48) arranged in the region of a rim bed (2) in a well (11) of the rim (1) and the rim (1) comprising on both sides of a rim center plane (10) a relief (13) with sealing areas, the relief (13) being provided with two constrictions forming the sealing areas (14, 14?) and the sealing device (12, 25, 27, 36, 44, 46, 48) being configured substantially complementary in shape and size to the relief (13) and is arranged therein.

Abstract: A bicycle wheel rim comprises a ring-shaped wheel rim body having a rotational axis. A colored surface is formed by dipping the rim body in a coloring agent so that a first color difference portion and a second color difference portion are formed on opposite sides of the rim body.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel in which an additional air chamber member in a tire air chamber is fixed on an outer circumferential surface of a well portion, which includes: a first vertical wall surface rising outward in a radial direction from the outer circumferential surface of the well portion and extending in a circumferential direction of the outer circumferential surface; and a second vertical wall surface formed in the well portion facing the first vertical wall surface, wherein the additional air chamber member comprises an additional air chamber formed therein and a communication hole communicating between the additional air chamber and the tire air chamber; and wherein the additional air chamber member is fitted between the first vertical wall surface and the second vertical wall surface, and both end portions of the additional air chamber member in a width direction of the vehicle wheel are secured between the first vertical wall surface and the second vertical wall surface.

Abstract: A method of producing a bicycle rim including, positioning a first quantity of woven fiber strips having a first width and a first length and a second quantity of strips of said woven fibers having a shape different from the first shape to form a first laminated band from the first quantity and the second quantity of strips. A second narrower laminated band is produced. The first band is re-shaped to a V-shaped band before the first band is inserted along the periphery of a mold interior. A core is positioned on the first band and the second band is positioned on the first band. Rim well rings are positioned from outside on the second band, to abut the sides of the second band. A spreader ring is inserted between the rings to join the material near the upper rim flanks and the rim flanges.

Abstract: A wheel rim includes an annular rim body having a horizontally disposed rim axis and an imaginary central plane that is perpendicular to the rim axis. The rim body includes a pair of annular side walls, an annular base wall, a pair of annular strengthening walls, and an annular reinforcing wall. The annular side walls are disposed respectively on opposite sides of the imaginary central plane. The annular base wall interconnects the annular side walls. Each of the annular strengthening walls extends from a respective one of the annular side walls toward the imaginary central plane and is disposed radially outward relative to the annular base wall. The reinforcing wall includes a pair of connecting segments, each of which interconnects the annular base wall and a respective one of the annular strengthening walls, and a reinforcing protruding segment that protrudes radially and outwardly relative to the rim axis.

Abstract: A monitor display carried by a vehicle. The monitor display is mounted proximate a rim of a corresponding motive wheel of a vehicle. A rim of the motive wheel has a surface which is contoured to substantially conform to an inner surface of the monitor display. The monitor display is rigidly maintained in a non-rotating fashion.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of one-piece, and multi-piece wheels configured to provide increased interior lip depth. In one embodiment, an outer periphery of a curved center portion of a wheel is attached to a wheel barrel in an inboard region, and a portion of the center portion extends into the outboard region of the wheel. At least a portion of the wall of the wheel barrel preferably comprises a gradual slope, instead of a traditional wheel mounting drop, and thus the interior lip depth is not obstructed by the interior bulge generally created by such a drop. In other embodiments, a wheel mounting drop is configured to permit multi-piece wheels to be joined at or near one of the drop walls to allow the wheel center to be positioned further in the inboard direction than in traditional wheels.

Abstract: A tyre (3) for vehicles which does not require pressurisation by means of a pressurised fluid has a tread (16), two sidewalls (15), and two beads (8) which are attached to a wheel rim (2) made of elastomer material, and is provided with at least one tubular reinforcement body (18) which is associated with the tread; each of the sidewalls having a respective homogeneous resilient annular membrane (24), a straight generatrix of which forms an angle (A) other than 90° with the axis (13) of the tyre (3); the membranes (24) being stretched radially between the tread (16) and the heads (8) such as to be pre-tensioned in the absence of external loads acting on the tyre (3).

Abstract: A pneumatic tire may include a floating reinforcing layer disposed between a body ply and the sidewall of the tire. The reinforcing layer may extend from a point beneath the rim flange of the wheel to a point just above or below the maximum section width of the tire. By adding stiffness to the sidewall region at and above the rim, the reinforcing layer enhances the durability of the tire without sacrificing ride comfort.

Abstract: A process for coating a non-uniform, thin-film, dichroic pattern to a wheel rim or motorcycle part. The thin-film coating adds a colored or iridescent pattern to the wheel rim or motorcycle part, while maintaining other characteristics, such as brilliance, shine, durability and general appearance. The coating is intentionally non-uniform. It may be varied, and may have different patterns and color among different articles, and even among different areas on the same article. The thin-film coating may be added by various techniques known in the art, but is preferably applied by sputtering a silicon or titanium target to obtain the thin-film on a chromed wheel rim.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of one-piece, and multi-piece wheels configured to provide increased interior lip depth. In one embodiment, an outer periphery of a curved center portion of a wheel is attached to a wheel barrel in an inboard region, and a portion of the center portion extends into the outboard region of the wheel. At least a portion of the wall of the wheel barrel preferably comprises a gradual slope, instead of a traditional wheel mounting drop, and thus the interior lip depth is not obstructed by the interior bulge generally created by such a drop. In other embodiments, a wheel mounting drop is configured to permit multi-piece wheels to be joined at or near one of the drop walls to allow the wheel center to be positioned further in the inboard direction than in traditional wheels.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced plastic bicycle wheel rim is formed of six segments per side and formed in a section having precisely formed, machinable brake surfaces and preferably combining inner high modulus fiber reinforced plastic lamination as a main structural body and an outer lamination of improved frictional coefficient materials at the braking surfaces. The main structural body with overlapped individual sheets of unidirectional fiber reinforced plastic, having crossing fibers, in segments, and continuous unidirectional fiber bundles in areas of concentrated load, enables strong, light wheels for sew up or clincher tires to be formed.

Abstract: A wheel and tire assembly for recreational vehicles, such as mountainboards, motorized carts and pedaled carts is provided. The tire comprises a tire made of substantially inelastic material that will not stretch under a load. Thus, the tire will flatten under a load to provide a high level of traction on soft and irregular surfaces, as well as on hard and flat surfaces. The tire includes protrusions on its inner diameter surface for securely engaging the wheel. The wheel includes a rim that supports the tire and includes protrusions for engaging the protrusions of the tire in an interdigitating manner. The interdigitating engagement of the protrusions on the tire with the protrusions on the wheel prevents slippage and rotation of the tire relative to the wheel. The wheel also includes support flanges that extend radially inward from the rim in order to protect the tire from damage as the tire deforms under a load.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a three piece aluminum wheel assembly comprising the steps of providing a pair of circular blanks made of a heat treatable alloy to be formed into preforms of a general shape. The preforms are subjected to a quenching step in an unconstrained condition to allow for natural thermal deformation during the quenching operation. The as quenched preforms are then subjected to a first forming operation using spin forming to remove the effects of the thermal deformation in the preform, followed by a second forming step using spin forming to shape the component to its desired final shape. The components are then exposed to precipitation heating and finishing to yield the final product.

Abstract: A method of changing or placing a tread belt 512b onto a two piece tire carcass 514 is described. The method involves jacking the vehicle 600 up so the wheel clears the ground deflating the carcass 514 and pulling a vacuum to partially collapse the carcass 514, placing the tread belt 512b about half way onto the carcass 514 to support the tread belt weight lifting or pushing the tread belt 512b the remainder of the way onto the carcass 514 and inflating the carcass 514.

Abstract: A bicycle wheel rim for assembly with a plurality of spokes includes a wheel rim body having two opposite annular sidewalls, an annular intermediate wall connected between the sidewalls, and an annular rib connected between the sidewalls opposite to the intermediate wall. The intermediate wall is formed with a plurality of angularly spaced-apart spoke holes, each of which is adapted to retain a corresponding one of the spokes. Each sidewall is formed with a plurality of angularly spaced-apart cutout portions. Access to an interior space confined by the sidewalls, the intermediate wall and the rib is permitted through the cutout portions for attachment of the spokes to the spoke holes, respectively.

Abstract: A wheel assembly and lighting device preferably comprised of the following. A wheel comprised of: a rim and a central portion. The rim has an outside rim face and an inside rim face; the central portion of the wheel has a front wheel face and a back wheel face. The lighting device is comprised of a power source; a light mounted on the wheel. In an optional example embodiment, a passageway through the wheel the communicate from (a) the front face of the wheel to the back face of the wheel, (b) the outside rim face to the inside rim face and/or (c) thru the hub. The lights mounted in at least some passageways on the front face of the wheel. A means for connecting the power source and the light. Wires for connecting the power source and the light pass through the optional passageways.

Abstract: A self-supporting pneumatic tire is molded in such a manner that ride comfort is improved, durability is increased, and a greater run-flat capability can be achieved. The self-supporting run-flat tire is molded such that the molded bead base width is equal or less than the rim width of the intended rim upon which the tire is to be mounted. By molding the tire with a bead width less than or equal to the rim width, the sidewall inserts are not subjected to additional stress during and after inflation of the tire and the strain energy is more evenly distributed through the sidewall pillar construction.

Abstract: A rim for a cycle wheel that includes an annular shaped element, as well as a bicycle that includes such rim and a method of making the rim. The annular shaped element has at least one groove, with the element being encircled by at least one binding of polymerizable resin-coated fiber housed in the groove. In the manufacturing method the fiber winding is wound on the annular shaped element or the fiber winding is first made and then, second, it is placed in a recess of the rim.

Abstract: An improved vehicle wheel, including an outer rim, a central hub with a central axle and an outer flange and a plurality of spokes extending between the rim and hub. The spokes have a first portion connected to the rim and a second portion opposed to the first portion and connected to said hub. The outer rim includes a spoke bed wall with a spoke hole therethrough for connection with the first end of the spoke. The spoke bed wall has a radially outboard surface, which is a convex outboard surface including a radially outboard apex and a radially inboard portion relative to the apex and adjacent the apex.

Abstract: A rim of a spoke wheel for tubeless tires including a sealing device (12, 25, 27, 36, 44, 46, 48) arranged in the region of a rim bed (2) in a well (11) of the rim (1) and the rim (1) comprising on both sides of a rim center plane (10) a relief (13) with sealing areas, the relief (13) being provided with two constrictions forming the sealing areas (14, 14?) and the sealing device (12, 25, 27, 36, 44, 46, 48) being configured substantially complementary in shape and size to the relief (13) and is arranged therein.

Abstract: An elastic wheel includes a disk (1) secured to an axle hub, a rim (12) for mounting a tire, and an elastic member (10) arranged between the inner peripheral surface of the rim (12) and the outer peripheral surface of the disk (1). The elastic wheel is separable either between an outer peripheral surface portion (2) and a radial disk portion (3) of the disk (1), or between the inner peripheral surface of the rim (12) and the elastic member (10), or at both locations. This construction ensures long-lasting passenger comfort, anti-vibration performance and noise-suppression performance of the elastic wheel and allows optimization of these characteristics depending on applications of the wheel even during its use. The elastic wheel facilitates rim assembly as well as core mounting. Also, in cases where rubber is used to serve as the elastic member in the elastic wheel, vulcanization can be carried out without using an integrated rim unit, thereby making it possible to reduce the size of vulcanization apparatus.

Abstract: An automotive wheel rim to receive a vehicle tire, at least one tire bead seat extending inwardly of the wall of the rim whereby the outer contour or profile of the wheel rim is selected to be of a different contour or profile to the inner contour or profile of the rim.

Abstract: A wheel rim includes a rim body and a plurality of anchor members. The rim body includes annular left and right side walls, an annular connecting wall interconnecting the left and right side walls, and annular left and right confining ribs extending respectively from the radial inner ends of the left and right side walls toward each other to define a mounting space among the left and right side walls, the connecting wall, and the confining ribs. The confining ribs define an opening communicated with the mounting space. The anchor members are disposed fixedly within the mounting space. Each of the anchor members has a bottom wall abutting against the confining ribs and having a first mounting hole which is adapted to permit extension of a respective one of the spoke units therethrough.

Abstract: A motor vehicle sheet-steel wheel rim (30, 50), including axially, from the inner side to the outer side, an inner hook (4), an inner seat (5), a connecting zone (7), a mounting groove (9), a hump (11), an outer seat (5) and an outer hook (13), the rim being intended to be joined to a wheel disc (2) under the mounting groove (9), wherein with the rim having a given thickness E in mm at the mounting groove (9), the connecting zone (7) includes a zone (Z5, Z?4) of thickness E1 in mm such that: E/3+0.5 mm?E124 E/3 mm; and E1?0.7 mm.

Abstract: A rim for a vehicle wheel includes a circular band defining an outer circumferential surface. A plurality of discrete openings is formed within the outer circumferential surface to reduce the weight of the rim. A lightweight sealing member is used to seal the discrete openings.

Abstract: A method of making a forged aluminum vehicle wheel includes forging a low copper bearing 7000 series aluminum alloy into a wheel workpiece followed by initial cooling and machining and surface treatment. Aging which may be natural aging, artificial aging or both may be provided after cooling and before or after machining. Corresponding forged aluminum wheels are disclosed. The low copper bearing 7000 series forged aluminum wheel has superior fatigue properties. An alloy suitable for use in the method and wheel is disclosed.

Abstract: A wheel is provided with a corrosion resistant coating, such as a powder coating. The powder coating of the wheel in interaction with the interior of the tire creates a virtual inner tube for the wheel, thereby improving the air retention characteristics of the wheel and tire assembly. Alternatively, the wheel could be provided a flexibly resilient plastic strip, such as an adhesive backed urethane, to cover the area where the tire is in contact with the wheel.

Abstract: A vehicle rim includes a rim body and a safety rim. The rim body includes a hub and a tire locking frame coaxially mounted with the hub, wherein the tire locking frame has an outer circumferential wall and two locking flanges radially extended from two side edges of the outer circumferential wall for substantially interlocking with two beads of the wheel tire respectively. The safety rim, having a running surface, is radially and outwardly extended from the rim body, wherein a circumference of said safety rim is larger than a circumference of each of the locking flanges of the tire locking frame and is smaller than a circumference of the tread of the wheel tire, such that the safety rim functions as a safety wheel to support the rim body for running the running surface on the road surface when the wheel tire is popped out from the rim body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel, particularly for use on vehicles, comprising a substantially cylindrical wheel rim and a substantially cylindrical wheel disc. The wheel rim is concentrically associated to the wheel disc and comprises a flange around its perimeter. The wheel rim has a cylindrical wall provided with two opposite ends, wherein a first end is a first end region and the second end is a second end region. The two end regions are substantially in the form of a flange and throughout the extension of the wheel rim. The flange and the second end region define a groove. The wheel includes a flange that has a first recess, wherein the wheel rim is associated to the wheel disc by positioning the first end region in the first recess. The wheel rim is secured to the wheel disc by at least one attaching element, such as a weld fillet, facing the inside of the groove.

Abstract: In a vehicle wheel with a rim for supporting a tire and a mounting device for a sensor for detecting at least one measurement value in the interior of the tire, the rim has a bore extending between the interior and an area ambient to the wheel into which the mounting device is inserted and in which it is sealingly retained.