During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

You've almost certainly heard about having to balance your tires, but may not understand what that means. The process is straightforward, but it's important.

The jury is still out on wheel balancing. We now have certified tests that show a small percentage of improvement in fuel efficiency, and balancing has proven to help prevent certain forms of ...

An out-of-balance tire not only causes driver discomfort but can also lead to lower fuel economy, mechanical failures, and reduced tire life. Tires already present one of the highest expenses for ...

When it comes to auto maintenance, there's a lot that goes into keeping your car in solid condition for the long haul. With regular and frequent service items — like engine oil replacements, tire ...

While cleaning out my garage recently, I came across several 5-gallon buckets of lead wheel weights sitting next to a manual tire machine and single-plane static balancer that served me well for ...

CARS.COM — Smooth driving is a balancing act that requires getting the wheels and tires to spin at high speeds without vibrations. That’s not a slam dunk; a dirty little secret about car wheels and ...

Being able to road-drive an extreme 4x4 is what separates capable rigs from glorified side-by-sides. However, road-driving any very capable off-road rig with big, heavy, and durable tires can pose ...

The tires of the truck on the left were filled with Equal Flexx balancing beads, while the tires on the tractor to the right were left untouched as part of IMI's demonstration. (Photo by Sean ...

Back in the early days of automobiles, air-filled tires were simply a cushion to take a little bit of the jar and jounce out of treks across trails and cobblestone paths designed for horse and wagon.