Photo Gallery «The history of the spoked wheel»
Wire wheels are part of automotive nostalgia, especially on sports cars. Originally simply the best solution, they became fashionable accessories at a time when better rims were already available. The history of wire wheels is a piece of automotive history, which this article aims to summarize in detail and with a wealth of anecdotes.
Benz Patent-Motorwagen (1886) - On January 29, 1886, Carl Benz applied for a patent for his "vehicle for gas engine operation".
© Daimler AG, 2016
MG TC (1948) - Spoked wheels were standard equipment
© Daniel Reinhard, 1948
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