Try starting a discussion about balancing truck wheels. You can just watch the eyeballs rolling backward in their sockets. It's just not necessary, is the common retort. It's expensive relative to the ...
An out-of-balance tire not only causes driver discomfort but can also lead to lower fuel economy, mechanical failures, and reduced tire life. Tires already present one of the highest expenses for ...
The jury is still out on wheel balancing. We now have certified tests that show a small percentage of improvement in fuel efficiency, and balancing has proven to help prevent certain forms of ...
While maintenance is one of the biggest expenses of any fleet, costs will go even higher without it. Still, some fleets overlook some less frequent maintenance needs to save money in the near term, ...
During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...
FARNHAM, Quebec — Driving through the French-Canadian countryside somewhere between Montreal and Vermont, Martins Industries Inc. President Martin Dépelteau noticed something about using Magnum+ in ...
How to Change Motorcycle Tires: wBW review of the No-Mar Motorcycle Tire balancer and tire changer | Descriptions and instructions on changing motorcycle tires | Link to the Adam Glass’ website ...
One of the most popular webBikeWorld articles ever was our review of Rod Neff’s motorcycle wheel balancer, first published about 8 years ago. I think Rod has since stopped manufacturing it, ...
A wheel imbalance can cause discomfort when driving and, if left unaddressed, can eventually cost a fortune in service and parts replacement. That's presumably why Ford has filed a patent for a wheel ...