Take a look at the car wheel made of clear epoxy.

Are potholes approved?

The wheels are tough. They must be strong enough to withstand the daily assault of potholes, centrifugal forces and other road hazards. Common wheel materials include steel and alloy, but even these are susceptible to damage. It may seem odd to build a tire from epoxy. It was however, the perfect finish to an all-wheel-drive Oldsmobile Cutlass project for one DIYer.

Before epoxy is applied, the video begins with a wheel mold. Once the mold has been made, the wheel will slowly come together. Before the outer and inner rims can be made, the barrel must first be formed. The spokes on the wheel are not traditional. Instead, the center of the wheel is covered with epoxy and the hub is attached.

This took a lot of effort and time, as you can see from the video. It’s better than the old wheel on the Oldsmobile. The builder also installed light-changing LEDs during the construction process. This allows the wheel’s colors to change while it is moving. Although it may sound a little too loud and tacky to some, it is a clever way to make your car stand out from others.

A new wheel can’t be complete without proper testing. This video proves that. His hobby may not interest his neighbors. After mounting the tire, the owner pulls it into his driveway and chains it to the vehicle lift in the garage. Then he lights all four tires. The torture test was not harsh on the epoxy wheel and its bright lights. The tires are not as lucky.

Although the wheel survived a tough test, it is not yet roadworthy. While it may be fine to ride to events, we don’t recommend that you encounter even a minor pothole on sunny days. However, in Michigan potholes can be a problem if they are large enough to swallow an entire vehicle.