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 ...

Choosing between stick-on and clip-on wheel weights can feel overwhelming, but understanding your needs simplifies the decision. Stick-on wheel weights are perfect for alloy wheels, offering a sleek, ...

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 ...

Normal everyday car maintenance is a balancing act. Not only when it comes to recalling its most crucial aspects to keep an eye on (oil change frequency, keeping tires aired up, and so on), but quite ...

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 ...

Tyre rotation, wheel alignment and wheel balancing are the three essentials to make sure you get the best out of your tyre. Be it a brand new car or a used one, these techniques will go a long way in ...

— Larry Edgell, marketing manager, Myers Tire Supply Distribution Inc., Akron: "Lead weights have been used to balance wheels since the 1930s because lead is cheap, heavy and easy to work with. Lead ...

Brake cleaner or a wheel weight prep product? Here’s why proper surface prep helps prevent wheel weights from falling off.

Ken-Tool has released its heavy duty universal wheel weight hammer, designed for installing and removing clip-on wheel weights for light to heavy-duty trucks. The hammer is 12-in. long and features a ...