wheel

A wheel is a circular component that is intended to rotate on an axle bearing. The wheel is one of the key components of the wheel and axle which is one of the six simple machines. Wheels, in conjunction with axles, allow heavy objects to be moved easily facilitating movement or transportation while supporting a load, or performing labor in machines. Wheels are also used for other purposes, such as a ship's wheel, steering wheel, potter's wheel, and flywheel.
Common examples can be found in transport applications. A wheel reduces friction by facilitating motion by rolling together with the use of axles. In order for wheels to rotate, a moment needs to be applied to the wheel about its axis, either by way of gravity or by the application of another external force or torque. Using the wheel, Sumerians invented a device that spins clay as a potter shapes it into the desired object.

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  1. DBedford

    Please release the steering wheel -error

    1st time in 16 months we got the 'Please release thr steering wheel'. Thank goodness the car was off the road parked on a drive as it was unresponsive to any inputs. I disconnected the battery twice which made no difference. On my 3rd attempted I left the negative terminal off while I...
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    • Forum: MG ZS EV Forum
  2. Aitch1

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  3. P

    Aero wheel cover won't stay on

    I picked up a new MG4 LR Trophy last week. I noticed that the offside rear wheel cover wasn't on properly. I wish now I'd mentioned it to the dealer but I just pushed it back on and drove home. When I arrived home the cover was close to falling off completely. Since then I have tried many...
  4. shadders

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  5. MartinSEsr

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  6. EVsince2016

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  7. timothy

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  8. R

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  9. MG Clive

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  10. Wil Tryharder

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  12. B

    Wheel trim top coat peeling off.

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  13. B

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  14. Mennox

    Water under front passenger wheel arch....

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  15. J

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    Anyone knows if I can buy the more expensive model's wheel caps and put them on my base version's wheels? Also, it would be great if someone made and sold custom wheel caps for the MG4. I wish we had a whole array of them to choose.
  16. T

    Cruise Control Steering Wheel Stiff

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  17. Montego

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  19. B

    Tyre size comparison

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  20. Gomev

    Archived Space Saver unused

    Space saver wheel for sale unused. No jack. £50 Based in Leeds but willing to meet.
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