The speed rating on tires serves as an indicator of the optimal speed range for a tire to perform efficiently. Disregarding the speed rating can result in hazardous consequences, including overheating, premature tire wear, belt separation,...
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Revolutionizing the Industry: Counteract’s Innovative Sockets for Fasteners
Fasteners are playing a vital role in everything from the humble coffee maker to cutting-edge spaceships. Yet, their true value is often overlooked. Did you know that over 200 billion fasteners are used annually in the United States alone? But the...
Billions Wasted by the Trucking Industry Annually
It is a well-known fact that an unbalanced wheel assembly will lead to premature tire wear. One common example is river wear caused by the slope in the road and imbalanced wheel assemblies. This premature wear can reduce the tire life by up to...
Importance of Centering Sleeves for Hub Piloted Wheels
Most commercial wheels today are hub piloted wheels. This means that the hub has centering pads that ensure that the wheel is centered on the hub. Most people assume it is the studs that keep the wheel centered, but the stud holes on the wheel need...
Canadian Government Bans Lead Wheel Weights
The Government of Canada passed legislation to prohibit the sale, manufacture and importation of wheel weights containing more than 0.1% of lead. There will be a transition period of 12 months before the regulations come into force on February 3,...
Know Your Trailer Tires
Counteract has been the leading tire balancing technology on the market for over 25 years. We have seen our fair share of good tires, bad tires, tires that are no longer round and everything in between. In certain markets, there seems to be a...