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, ...
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 ...
The red and yellow dots both serve to highlight small inconsistencies in a tire’s weight and structure that can have a big ...
A balancer is a piece of shop equipment that helps a technician ensure the tire/wheel assembly’s weight is even and balanced, so it rotates smoothly once mounted onto the vehicle. Once balance is ...
The R501N Speed Changer HD heavy-duty tire changer is designed for truck tires, bus tires and super singles, and the R544 Pro Truck 2D wheel balancer allows for balancing of commercial truck, bus and ...
What are some warning signs that your tires might need rebalancing? Watch out for vibrations, noise, and decreased fuel ...
If your steering wheel shakes or your car feels a bit bouncy while driving down the road, your vehicle may have tires that are out of balance. If you take a close look at your car’s wheels, you may ...
Fasep, an Italian tire rotating service equipment company, has released what may be the first rotating machine with RFID functionality. The V788 Balancer automatically identifies tires with UHF RFID ...
There are always trade-offs when it comes to maintenance practices, and tires are no different. In a perfect world, every fleet would take the time and spend the money to make sure its trucks’ tires ...
Among the leading causes of CSA violations nationwide and a Top 3 annual expense for virtually every truck on the road, tires command a lot of attention, maintenance and dollars. While proper ...