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. N

    Steel wheels

    Hi all. 12 months in with our mg ZS ev and loving it. My wife attracts punctures so I was looking for a full spare whatever is cheaper steel or alloy. Anyone have any recommendations? Also there are a few wheels on eBay from the old zs ev, are they compatible? Spec of ours says 7Jx17 ET41...
  2. skynett

    Think MG Dealership swapped my Alloy Wheels? Anyone had this experience before?

    I dropped my car off yesterday at the dealership for an update to the software due to reported low pressure being reported in my rear Tyre (for the second time) only to get a call that this was due to a puncture in the said tyre, I had 2 options repair or replace I chose to repair. I picked up...
    • skynett
    • Thread
    • alloy wheels dealership mg dealership mg4 wheels
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: MG4 EV Forum
  3. D

    MG4 New Wheels/Tyres

    Popped into my MG dealer to have a second look at the MG4 and arrange a test drive. The Trophy I looked at had 17" wheels. A new one had just arrived outside the showroom with the new 18" wheels. Looked very low profile tyres compared to the ones in the showroom. Concerned about what that will...
  4. L

    New MY23 Changes (wheels/roof/one pedal driving/rear centre headrest & new rear wiper!)

    Good news if (like me) you're waiting for a MY23. Please see below for details on which models are affected. Source is a nationwide dealer.
  5. J

    New 18" wheels

    Can anyone who has the new my23 model trophy with the bigger wheels please post a photo without the aero covers
    • jpk
    • Thread
    • ev forum mg4 mg4 ev wheels
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: MG4 EV Forum
  6. F

    Swapping wheels around

    So whilst dodging a large rock jn the road ive managed to kerb my front left tyre and take a chunk out of the wall and scratch the alloy a little. I was going to replace the rear tyres at some point (Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, if anyone has any opinions???). My plan is to take the...
  7. B

    can i fit different wheels to my 2020 zs ev

    HI, i was just wondering if you can fit different wheels to my 2020 zs ev, i know i have to keep the ratio the same but are there any other styles as an opption.
  8. ajhayden93

    Aftermarket Wheels

    I'm not 100% sold on the "Aero trims" for the MG4. Has anyone had any experience swapping out the wheels for something else? How does it look? Any noticeable changes in the drive?
  9. Les burrows

    Down under you get bigger Wheels and Batteries 77kWh

    According to this report from the Electric Viking in Australia the MG4 comes with far more choices including bigger wheels and one with 77kWh battery and it’s cheaper by some way, but most importantly listen to what he has to say about the dealers almost at the end around 14:35 into the video. Les
  10. D

    Cleaning the wheels…

    …just a thought - is there a need to remove the wheel covers every so often to clean the alloys beneath? Wondering if a brake dust build up would eat into the surface of them otherwise. Any thoughts on this?
    • Diggsy
    • Thread
    • alloy wheels cleaning mg4 wheels
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: MG4 EV Forum
  11. V

    MG5 EV New Alloy Wheels

    I have just had new 16inch Platin alloy wheels fitted to my MG 5 EV pre-facelift 22 plate, costing £584. This includes locking wheel bolts. The wheels are nothing special, but are for Summer use with the original Bridgestone tyres. I have Winter snow tyres on the original MG wheels. I live on a...
  12. M

    MG4 Wheels

    Can anyone tell me please if the MG4 comes with lockable wheel nuts ?
  13. S

    Wheels

    Hi new member here I know it will affect range my new mg4 is in desperate need of alloy wheels Any one have any ideas or anyone now pcd and centre bore Cheers Sweeno
  14. J

    Hi, I have a ZS EV 72reg , thinking about fitting spacers on the wheels . Think it might look better, is it advisable?

    Hi, I have a MG ZS EV, thinking of fitting spacers on the wheels. Think it might look better, is it advisable?
  15. D

    MG ZS EV - bicycle in boot with wheels on?

    Hi, just wondering if anyone has used their MG ZS EV to transport a bicycle in the boot (with seats down). And if they needed to take the wheels off? I have a large road bike that I manage to put in the back of a Honda Jazz without taking the wheels off and really hoping the MG ZS EV I can do...
  16. Ian MG5

    MG5 OEM WHEELS ON EBAY

    Hi all Just spotted this advert on eBay for oem alloys x 4 £130 buy it now price ??????? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115514769924?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=OOZtXTuGSRm&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=rD4SsZu_SI6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
  17. B

    17 inch alloys wheels

    In the review from WHATCAR ,by Doug Revolta, he shows that the 17 inch alloy wheels , are in fact made of plastic (see min3:23 ) Is this the case for all models ? SE-SE long range and Throphy long range Or has e.g the Throphy real alloy weels ?
  18. eTiMaGo

    OEM Benz/VAG wheels?

    Hi all, will be an owner in the very near future :) I'm looking to upgrade the very bland wheels to something a bit bigger and nicer, and I see the lug pattern is 5x112, same as many Mercedes Benz and Audi cars. Has anyone here tried putting on those brands' OEM wheels? Is there any special...
  19. J

    Wheel covers & Spare Wheel (It's all about the wheels!)

    Hi all - my first post. Picked up my AZ EV Trophy last week - long range - and loving it. I previously had the ZS 1.0T Auto, which had the spare wheel kit (which I kept). Can I use it on my new ZS ? I would try it but .... Is there a 'proper' way to get those wheel covers off ? I've tried...
  20. Miles Roberts CG

    Archived MG5 original 16" alloy wheels. Delivery mileage only

    I have 4x 2x original MG5 wheels, which were removed from my car to fit the (now unavailable) optional 16" wheels instead. Bare wheels, no centre caps, tyres, or TPMS valves (all transferred to the new wheels). Would be ideal as a set for Winter tyres, or buy individually to use as a spare...
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