Knock-off wheels are designed to tighten as they rotate. The driver-side wheel rotates counter clockwise as the car is driven. The knock-off spinner is righthand threaded so it tightens as the car rolls forward. … The knock-off spinner is lefthand threaded so it tightens as the car rolls forward. WhichRead More →

The idea was simple: Instead of having just four wheels on a race car, designer Derek Gardner thought, six would be way better. … The smaller wheels also made for better aerodynamics. The P34 wasn’t the only six-wheeled F1 car of the era. How much is a 6 wheel truck?Read More →

Airplanes approach the runway sideways when a strong crosswind would otherwise blow it off course. By facing the aircraft into wind the pilot is able to maintain a straight line to the runway and then straighten up the aircraft just at touch down by using the rudder & ailerons toRead More →