wheels

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 are found in transport applications. A wheel greatly 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 contraption that spins clay as a potter shapes it into the desired object.

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  1. dsimpkins

    Kerb rash repairs on daughter's car

    My daughter wanted to replace the badly kerbed and scratched alloys on her Beetle Cabrio. Instead of spending £1200 on a new set of alloys I suggested that we could refurbish the existing wheels ourselves for a fraction of the price. So for the last two weekends we've been sanding and painting...
  2. R

    When driving over bumps in the road, I feel a sudden impact from the wheels to the steering wheel.

    I have a MG EHS 2022 with 76,000km on it and lately when I drive over bumps in the road I feel a sudden thud from the wheels to the steering wheel. It does it sometimes, not all the time. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks
  3. M

    For Trade MG4 Xpower wheels for swap

    Would anybody in the UK like to swap my 18" Xpower wheels with a set of Trophy ER 18" wheels with the wheel trims. I prefer the look of the ER wheels and they cover the caliper covers... Mark
  4. P

    Wheels - potential new owner

    Hi all, went to view a black '21 plate over at Marshall in Cambridge after viewing a couple of others in poorer condition. This one looks ok, and I'll probably go for it, however I've noticed a common theme with all of the ones I've viewed in that the wheels seem to be 'cloudy'. I did give my...
  5. Everest

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  6. kevin ellard

    Trophy Wheels

    A few days ago I saw a post, either on here or facebook, from someone in England selling 4 wheels for an MG5 Trophy. I wasn't interested at the time but now I want them and I can't find the post anywhere. Did anyone else see it and can point me in the right direction? Later that day..... Found...
  7. Jamesrr

    Swap the 18 inch wheels for 17s to increase Range?

    So.... We have both an Essence 77 (aka Trophy ER) and an Elite 51 (SE SR). I use the 77 around town but its primary purpose is long distance trips around country Australia. The 51 is used daily by my wife and only around town. Given I'm more interested in range than "performance" with the 77 I...
  8. salty

    Small Income Tax Refund. 🙂👍

    Just got word, I've got a small income Tax refund. £444 oh and 60p. Ok not life changing but, still nice. It'll buy 3 of the 4 Tyres I've just ordered inc fitting. For my new wheels. 🙂👍
  9. G

    Larger wheels for MG3 Hybrid?

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  10. M

    New Member

    Hi all I have recently picked up my new MG Hybird+ and would like to get a space saver wheel does anyone know what the PCD is on these wheels? I have contacted a number of suppliers but they said because it was a new model they did not know. I will carry this in the boot, you never know...
  11. G

    Upgrade pack considered for Australia

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  12. M

    Wheels & Tyres

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  13. R

    Cybester a ok car as just a "summer car" and will survive long periods of storage ?

    Hi, I am in the process of ordering a Cyberster GT here in Norway (The only version available. If the 2- wheel drive version was available I would have preferred that because of the range) I am going to use this car as a weekend fun car. I am not particularly impressed with the range of...
  14. Gromitlad

    Tyre wear

    Morning everyone, I had my car's first service this week. It's done a little over 8k miles and the two front tyres came up as an advisory at 3mm wear each. Just wondering how other's have faired on here as I wasn't expecting as much wear. My tyres are the factory supplied Maxxis Bravo. Is this...
  15. R

    taller tyres on MG5?

    Has anyone tried taller tyres on the MG5? I have a FL. I was wondering about putting all seasons, in a slightly bigger size, perhaps 215/60/r17, 215/55/r17, or even 225/55/r17. The aim would be to improve comfort, and to fill up the arches a little more. The current wheel tyre combo looks a...
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  16. Bricktop X PWR

    X Power Alloy Wheels

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  17. A

    Steel rims - Anyone?

    After buying the MG3, I had actually planned to change to a set of ugly and cheap 16" steel rims with winter tires. I asked several dealers here in Germany, who all have access to various wholesalers, but the answer was always the same: there are currently no suitable steel rims for the MG3...
  18. FromParis

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  19. Ian MG5

    Archived ?ALLOY WHEELS PRICE DROP?

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  20. AndrewS

    New wheels for my MG?

    I'm not sure how well they'll fit, as they are very custom indeed. ? ? An imaginary prize for whoever first identifies which MG they are on.
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