Finding the Source Identifying the root cause of vibration is crucial for effective diagnosis. To accurately determine the source of the vibration, it's important to start by isolating its origin. In this article, we will focus on tire-related...
Tire Balancing
Benefits Of Tire Balancing Beads Over Wheel Weights
Methods of Tire Balancing There are five different methods available for tire balancing, with wheel weight balancing being the most widely recognized. In this technique, the tire is placed on a spin balancer, and the machine guides the technician...
Counteract’s Commitment to Eco-friendly Manufacturing Practices
Every company has a responsibility to make sure it takes steps to reduce their ecological footprint and Counteract is no different. Over the years, we have taken pride in not only providing eco-friendly products, but also implementing...
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...