Vehicle wheels and methods of making vehicle wheels

• Main Authors: FINN, Kellen M, WALLACE, Spencer, CICCOLA, Gabriele F, MASON, Douglas P
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 23.11.2023
• Subjects: AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING; VEHICLE WHEELS; VEHICLES IN GENERAL

Vehicle wheels and methods of making vehicle wheels are provided. A vehicle wheel comprises a generally annular first region, a second region, and a flange extension. The first region comprises an inner surface and an outer surface comprising a tire bead seat. The second region extends radially inwardly from the first region. The second region is configured to mount to a vehicle axle. The flange extension extends from the first region in a direction away from the second region. The flange extension comprises a first extension end integral with the first region, a second extension end, and an elongate portion intermediate the first extension end and the second extension end. The elongate portion comprising a first portion with a thickness less than a thickness of the second extension end.