What is the size of the Mondeo's wheel hubs?
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The Mondeo's wheel hubs are 16 inches. The wheel hub is the central part of the wheel where the axle is installed, commonly referred to as the 'rim' or 'steel rim.' Wheel hubs are prone to accumulating dirt, and if not cleaned for a long time, they may corrode or deform, leading to potential safety hazards. The differences between steel wheel hubs and alloy wheel hubs are as follows: 1. The main advantage of steel wheel hubs is their simple manufacturing process. They are typically produced using casting techniques, such as low-pressure casting for aluminum alloy wheel hubs, which results in relatively low production costs and strong resistance to metal fatigue. 2. Steel wheel hubs are heavier; the same-sized steel hub is much heavier than an aluminum alloy one, resulting in greater inertial resistance, poorer heat dissipation, and a tendency to rust. 3. Alloy wheel hubs are lighter, have lower inertial resistance, and are manufactured with high precision, resulting in minimal deformation during high-speed rotation. This reduces inertial resistance, improving the vehicle's straight-line driving performance and reducing tire rolling resistance, thereby lowering fuel consumption. 4. Alloy materials have about three times the thermal conductivity of steel, offering excellent heat dissipation. This benefits the vehicle's braking system, tires, and helps mitigate heat-related degradation in the braking system.
