A wheel assembly includes a wheel base, 12, and a side rim, 14, disposed about the wheel base, 12. A recess, 38, is formed on an inside surface, 36, of the side rim, 14. A cavity, 20, is disposed between the wheel base, 12, and the side rim, 14. An air sea...

The present invention relates to a wheel assembly for a motor vehicle incorporating at least one protector shield for a tire sidewall. This wheel assembly (301) comprises a wheel rim (302), a tire (305) having sidewalls (306 and 307) and beads mounted resp...