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...
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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...
Do Tire Balancing Beads Really Work?
The answer to the question “do tire balancing beads really work?” is more complicated than a yes or no. To answer the question as simply as possible is yes, under the right conditions. These conditions vary from suspension, amount needed,...
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...