When adjusting the balance of a customer’s tires, wheel weights are used to correct any imbalances. The right wheel weight placed in the right spot helps ensure proper tire performance. It’s all about ...

Balancing compounds such as Equal Flexx from IMI Products keep the tire balanced even as conditions change. Photo by Jim Park The jury is still out on wheel balancing. We now have certified tests that ...

Wheel balancer smoothly handles tires up to 43 inches with precision accuracy New Ranger DST30PX Wheel Balancer Prevents Bottlenecks The new DST30PX Professional Wheel Balancer from Ranger Division of ...

The next time you're driving alongside a truck at highway speed, have a look at the wheels. They should be running straight and true without any wobble or vibration.

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 ...

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 ...

If your vehicle vibrates at highway speeds, pulls to one side, or shows uneven tread wear, it may be time to check your wheel balance or alignment. These issues rarely fix themselves and can lead to ...

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 ...

Imagine your car vibrating like a runaway washing machine while you try to enjoy your morning coffee. Unbalanced wheels aren’t just uncomfortable; they’re a serious safety hazard. The Tyre, Equipment, ...