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...
Technical
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...
TMC’s considerations for products intended for use inside tires
There is a lot of information on numerous product categories in the trucking industry, and some of them have conflicting arguments about how to use, install, or measure depending on the company advertising. That is why the Technical Maintenance...
Fifth Wheel Maintenance
The fifth wheel on a commercial truck is an essential piece of equipment that provides a secure, stable, and efficient connection between a tractor unit and a trailer, allowing for the safe and efficient transportation of goods. Another key feature...
How to avoid wheel offs
Wheel offs occur when the wheel becomes dislodged involuntarily from a vehicle in motion. This creates a potentially fatal hazard as the wheel becomes a free rolling instrument on a road or highway. The tire can keep its momentum for a prolonged...