The Detroit Wheels were an American rock group from Detroit, Michigan, United States. They served as Mitch Ryder's backup band from 1964–1967, and played on all his most successful records. Their original members were:

• Mitch Ryder - Lead vocals, percussion
• Jim McCarty - Lead guitar
• Joseph Kubert - Rhythm guitar
• Earl E. Elliott - Bass (replaced by Jim McCallister in 1966)
• John Deleone Drums
• Jim McCallister - Bass (replaced Earl Elliot in 1966, pictured on album displayed on this page)
• Johnny "Bee" Badanjek - Drums