Wheel,not rim

[CapriRacer]

I am finding this thread highly entertaining! We start off talking about "wheels" and wind up talking about grammar!

1) Wheels vs Rims.

As a tire engineer, I - and everyone I know - have always used the term "rim" to describe the thing the rubber part gets attached to. It's clear from this thread that there is confusion about the term "wheel", and using the term "rim" avoids this. So it shouldn't be a surprise to find this usage - while technically incorrect - to be common and it will continue to be used in this fashion.

2) Grammar, spelling, punctuation, CAPS, paragraphs, etc.

I think everyone will agree that a proper punctuated, etc. posting is not only much easier to read, but also doesn't distract from the message. The opposite tends to make folks think the author as some form of ignoramus, particularly if you disagree on a particular point. If you want people to listen to you, it's better if you "dot your i's and cross your t's".

3) Technical info.

The way people react to poorly punctuated, etc. postings can also be stated about technical information. If you want people to listen to what you have to say, it is important that the information be as technically precise and as accurate as possible.

[Frank Lee]