One of the most important components of the steering system of an automobile is the tie rod end. A tie rod end such as the Mazda tie rod end is connected to the steering arm of the wheel. A tie rod end resembles an L-shaped faucet. The leg of the L-shaped tie rod end is a threaded bolt that is co...

To compliment the striking appearance of a Saturn, aside from its bold looks and sleek contours, a Saturn Wheel Hub is attached to the center of the wheels. Furthermore, it has the primary function of attaching the wheels firmly in place. This center hub where the wheel hub protects is where the lugs and bol...

One thing is certain – only when one has taken a ride on Riesenrad or the Giant Ferris is one really in Vienna. Forget everything and simply enjoy the view of the city from almost 200 feet up. The Riesenrad, which is open all year round, is one of the most visited sights in Vienna. It was put up in the...

The wheels on one’s Mazda car rotate smoothly, quietly, and with minimal friction due to the fact that they are supported by precision-built ball or roller bearings. In general, the type of bearings used in a number of cars and trucks depends entirely on the specific wheel design, but all have four qua...

Cars and trucks built before about 1935 came on wire spoke wheels with small metal caps installed to seal the wheel hub on the axle. Those early “HUBcaps” were smaller than 3″ in diameter, made of heavy gauge plated steel hammered onto the hub of the wheel. Their main function was to keep d...