A vehicle wheel which is equipped with a tire enables the vehicle to remain balanced even when the internal pressure of the tire drops due to a puncture or other accident, thereby allowing the vehicle to continue running. An annular barrel (1) equipped on both sides thereof with rims (2) for securing the bead portions of a tire is provided around its outer peripheral central part with an annular projection (4) of a diameter large enough to project beyond the outer ends of the rims (2). The annular projection (4) is further provided with at least one groove (5) crossing the projection (4). The groove (5) can be employed for facilitating the mounting of the tire onto the wheel.