The invention of the wheel is often hailed as one of the most transformative moments in human history. Yet, for all its importance, the origins of this revolutionary technology remain murky.

Many theories have tried to explain when and where the wheel and axle were first invented. A new study examines a relatively recent theory that miners in the Carpathian Mountains created the first ...

Alcoa's wide-base aluminum wheel measures 22.5 inches by 14 inches, and with a load rating of 12,800 pounds, it is capable of replacing two 8.25-inch wheels in a dual pair. Replacing dual steel wheels ...

At its most basic, an axle is a shaft that connects two or more wheels on the same axis. In the automotive world, axle can mean several things; it may be a component or set of components that connect ...

What’s the difference between a full-floater rear axle, and a semi-floater? More importantly, do you need a full-floater? We’re only talking about rear axles here. Front axle systems, whether solid ...

View post: Wayfair Has a ‘Sturdy’ $204 Metal Storage Cabinet for 30% Off Right now, the hottest thing in electrification is pickup trucks. Most of the early examples seem to be using purpose-built ...

Some debates are never ending and will rage until time stops. Ford or Chevy. Good versus evil. Old or new. Chocolate or vanilla. Donkey or elephant. Which is best can lead to arguments that are ...

On June 9th, LiuGong and ZF held a celebration for the completion of the first prototype JV axle (AP3000), which was produced by their new joint venture company, ZF Liuzhou Axle Co. Ltd. It is not the ...

Wheel may have been invented by copper miners in eastern Europe 6,000 years ago - New theory says wheel was first used by ...