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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Buying new tires is one thing, but having them mounted to your car's wheels is another matter. I make it a point to have the tires balanced ...

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 ...

This blog was provided exclusively to CCJ by Joe Puff, vice president of truck technology and maintenance, NationaLease. Selecting the right tire tread design for an application can have as profound ...

One of my first economic lessons was that free lunches were not free. My high school economics teacher had it stenciled on the front of his classroom wall, so it was always in your face: “There is no ...

What's the best way to balance big tires? I've heard all kinds of different things, but I was wondering if you had any practical experience with balancing tires above 36 inches in diameter. Like you, ...

Heavy walled truck tires are just hard to keep balanced. The weights fly off after a while. Some are glued on some pressed on the bead, but it’s a continuing problem. Centramatic automatic balancers ...

Balanced tires are important for both safety and economic reasons. Heavy vibration resulting from unbalanced tires causes increased wear and the danger of control loss. Because an unbalanced tire ...

One of the best things you can do to get the most miles out of your tires is to stay on top of balancing. Balancing helps detect irregular wear patterns early and allows you to take steps to get your ...