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The main objective of this paper is the dynamic study of a wheel rim made of sheet metal in order to determine the influence of its constructive shape on the rolling noise. The starting point was the execution drawing of the rim based on which a 3D model was made. The simulations were done using the finite element method (FEM) and the CATIA V5 application as a calculation program. An analysis was carried out on the results obtained by simulating the dynamic behaviour of a rim for the 0 ... 500 Hz frequency range, thus establishing the influence of the wheel stiffness on the running noise. The analysis was performed on a rim without considering the entire wheel assembly, so the methodology developed for this study can be used in the comparative analysis between two or more rim projects, thus establishing which solution is better in terms of its dynamic behaviour. The novelty lies in the possibility of using the CATIA application for the dynamic study of components in the automotive industry and beyond, in order to be able to determine from the design phase of a product the influence it can have on the generation of noise and vibration. The CATIA application offers the possibility to carry out comparative studies between two or more new projects, proving to be a useful tool for designers to determine the dynamic behaviour of the projected structures, with direct implications for noise and vibration.