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...
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Steer Tire Life Increase of 50% or more by using Counteract Balancing Beads
We have reports of doubling the steer tire life by eliminating uneven wear simply by balancing the complete rotating axle end. With the use of Counteract Balancing Beads, damage to trucks and cargo caused by vibrations are greatly reduced. It's...
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...
The Wall, and Other Truck Industry Mysteries Explained
“The wall” in reference to the trucking industry, is the rate of speed where fuel usage suddenly increases in transport trucks. Explanation of the cause: All vehicle suspensions have a natural rebound frequency, or up and down motion as the vehicle...