Chrome-capped lug nuts look fancy in the dealership lot. But give them a few winters, and those same chrome-capped lug nuts can turn into little metal landmines just waiting to ruin your day. At their ...

Lug sole boots are simply unmatched when it comes to footwear that functions well and looks good. Come to think of it, I think I only own lug sole boots. This is, in part, because they are so much ...

Vibram—the brand known for its soles—popularized the lug sole, built with extremely durable vulcanized rubber and with a thick tread that gripped wet, muddy, and icy ground hikers walked on. Vibram ...

Have you ever had an experience where you had to follow several steps repeatedly every time you needed to forward an important email? Microsoft Outlook has a helpful feature, Quick Steps, that allows ...

There are two commonly used ways to fasten wheels to a hub: lug-centric and hub-centric. In hub-centric designs (see figure below), the wheel fits snugly against the hub which provides support along ...

After spending the final 16 years of a 38-year aerospace career training Structures Installation Mechanics on the proper way to install threaded fasteners, I can tell you that it is difficult to ...

The hasty exit of a defence industry supplier from Deakin University’s “future economy precinct” is not only a big blow to those who lost their job, but also to Geelong’s ambition of becoming an ...

The humble lug nut is a critical player in vehicular safety. Too loose and your wheel could part company with the axle and roll on down the highway on its own — yikes. In fact, recall that some Ford ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. I’m unquestionably a loafers girl — specifically those of the lug-sole variety. By rough estimation, I ...

In order to support something as heavy and fast-moving as an automobile, car wheels — from the best to the worst brands — need to be sturdy and secure. An essential element to achieve this are the lug ...