Tire Vibrations at Highway Speeds: Causes, Detection, and Resolution Typically, vibrations felt at highway speeds are a good indicator of an out-of-balance tire. If the vibrations occur at highway speeds within a range, usually around 55-65 mph,...
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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...
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...