Eli5 : How do wheels push a car forward ?

Question

I know that a motor, through transmission, make wheels turn. But.. How do wheels “drive” a whole car (or anything with wheels and a motor) ? Where do the force apply to make this ton of steel move?

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Answer 1

The wheel turns, which pulls on the tire that pulls on the road surface. For an extreme example see deforming tires when a drag racing car takes off: https://imgur.com/wpkPlwM