A single piece wheel rim and associated methods of manufacturing the single piece wheel rim are described. The single piece wheel rim is preferably suitable for use on a very large vehicle. The wheel rim comprises: an axially inner rim portion and an axially outer rim portion. The axially inner rim portion and an axially outer rim portion together defining a drop centre. The drop centre comprises: a first region with a first radius of curvature (R1) and a second region with a second radius of curvature (R2). A ratio between the first radius of curvature and second radius of curvature is greater than or equal to 3 to 2; and/or the first radius of curvature (R1) equal to 15 or greater than 35 mm and the second radius of curvature (R2) equal to or greater than 15 mm.
Single piece wheel rim and manufacturing method
2024-07-03
Patent
Electronic Resource
English