"Wheels" vs "Rims."

[Han]

Ignore the wheels/rims thing.

Even as a pedantic person, I find it overly pedantic considering everybody uses slang here anyways.

From dictionary.com

rim
   /rɪm/ Show Spelled [rim] Show IPA noun, verb,rimmed, rim·ming.
–noun
1.
the outer edge, border, margin, or brink of something, esp. of a circular object.
2.
any edge, margin, or frame added to or around a central object or area.
3.
the outer circle of a wheel, attached to the hub by spokes.
4.
a circular strip of metal forming the connection between an automobile wheel and tire, either permanently attached to or removable from the wheel.
5.
a drive wheel or flywheel, as on a spinning mule.
6.
Basketball. the metal ring from which the net is suspended to form the basket.
7.
Journalism. the outer edge of a usually U-shaped copy desk, occupied by the copyreaders.Compare slot (def. 5).
8.
Metallurgy. (in an ingot) an outer layer of metal having a composition different from that of the center.

World English Dictionary
rim (rɪm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]

—n
1. the raised edge of an object, esp of something more or less circular such as a cup or crater
2. the peripheral part of a wheel, to which the tyre is attached
3. basketball the hoop from which the net is suspended



Slang or not, it's the stereotype associated with using the word "rims" as "wheels." Rims are a part of wheels. That's it. Use whatever you choose, but that's why the world has stereotypes. Thank you and good day, so stop making new threads over and over again about it.