disc wheel

collocation in English

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disc
noun[C]
uk
/dɪsk/us
/dɪsk/
mainly UK
a circular ...
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wheel
noun
uk
/wiːl/us
/wiːl/
a circular object connected at the centre to a bar, used for making vehicles or parts of ...
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(Definition ofdiscandwheelfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Other elegant details were wire wheels instead of the previously used artillery wheels with fashionable disc wheels on the option list.
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It featured a 91 inch (2311 mm) wheelbase, disc wheels, and a claimed and 50mphkm/h 0.
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Disc wheels also distribute the weight more evenly, reducing the hammer effect on, and thus the damage to, the rail.
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The disc wheels, 4 wide by 18 diameter, are described as motorcycle type.
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Either wire or disc wheels could be supplied.
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Disc wheels were a feature of all models, and prices were approximately $5,000 for all body styles.
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Instead, they rode the opening time trial on standard road bikes, with only four disc wheels between nine riders.
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A choice of wire spoked or steel disc wheels with centre lock fitting was offered.
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The car came with a straight-eightengine; it also featured disc wheels, with an extra pair mounted at the side as spares.
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One distinctive feature were disc wheels with a wavy pattern.
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It was painted meteor metallic and fitted with flat disc wheels, wine red leather and special striped fabric seat centers.
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Disc wheels provide a significant aerodynamic advantage when mounted on the rear wheel improving laminar flow over the rear half of the bike.
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These were distinctive steel disc wheels pressed to a shape to give the effect of spokes.
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All axles are equipped with roller bearings and the drivers employ disc wheels.
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By this time, the average model featured plastic windows, interiors, tyres (often with separate disc wheels), and occasional accessories; spring suspensions; opening parts; and was about 3 (7 cm) long.
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The car as fitted with conventional steel disc wheels, with perforated wheel discs (featuring a ring of holes between the hub and the tyre) replacing the plain discs in 1937.
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The engines ran on cast iron disc wheels and has a well tank, i.e. the space between sole bars of the locomotive frame was used for the water tank.
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Disc wheels were fitted as standard items.
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Solid disc wheels are used as well, though in outdoor settings these are generally not used on the front wheel because they are difficult to handle in crosswinds.
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