There’s an awful lot going on with wheels. In addition to the two most crucial components—the rim and tire—a car or truck’s wheel will also have a valve stem and cap, TPMS sensor (if there from the ...

Cruiser and sport bike owners have been known to spend big money on all sorts of custom bits for their bikes. A large chunk of that cash can go for wheels; custom wheels can easily run into the ...

When you talk about wheel weights in the tire business, most people assume that the discussion was centered on traditional balance methods. I don’t know how “old school” it is to put a truck tire and ...

DETROIT -- The little lead weights clipped on the outer rim of your vehicle's wheels may be the biggest source of lead put into the environment each year, and they may soon be on their way out. The ...

To apply balancing weights with adhesives instead of clamping them to the edge of the rim is certainly not a new concept. Generally, stick-on weights come in 1/4- or 1/2-ounce rectangles in a row of ...

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has published OTR tire and wheel weight charts covering more than 150 earthmover and industrial/forklift tires and tire/wheel assemblies.

Your car wheels may seem relatively simple in their construction at first glance, but in truth they're surprisingly complex creations. Take the extra time to examine the wheels on your vehicle, and ...

Want to shed weight from your rig? Looking for faster wheels for cyclocross or gravel racing? Hoping to add some volume to your gravel tires? WTB aims to be the answer to your desires this fall with ...

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 ...