HI-RAIL WHEEL

摘要

A hi-rail wheel that may be mounted on the OEM lugs, and provides a smooth ride at highway speeds, better handling and improved tire wear and life. The wheel is mounted to the OEM lugs using the OEM lug nuts eliminating extra lug nuts, an adapter plate, and requiring only one wrench size for removal and mounting of the wheel. Additionally, the wheel may be 40-80 pounds lighter per wheel than the prior art hi-rail wheels and adapters.

主权项

1. A wheel for mounting to a vehicle having an annular array of spaced apart wheel mounting studs and an axle hub, comprising:
an annular rim having an outer flange, an inner flange and a barrel extending therebetween; an outer web extending inwardly from said barrel to a wheel face; said wheel face having an annular array of spaced apart stud apertures axially aligned with and adapted to receive the annular array of spaced apart wheel mounting studs, and a center bore adapted to receive the axle hub; said wheel face tying in a first plane: said outer flange lying in a second plane parallel to said first plane; said inner flange lying in a third plane parallel to said first plane; and said second plane extending in between said first plane and said third plane.