While maintenance is one of the biggest expenses of any fleet, costs will go even higher without it. Still, some fleets overlook some less frequent maintenance needs to save money in the near term, ...

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 ...

There are always trade-offs when it comes to maintenance practices, and tires are no different. In a perfect world, every fleet would take the time and spend the money to make sure its trucks’ tires ...

It is easy for motorists to take their tires for granted when everything is working correctly. Wheels and suspension systems bear the weight of cars and trucks and must bear the brunt of rough roads, ...

A: Wheel "alignment" and wheel "balance" are two very different things -- but both can have a big impact on comfort and safety. Mechanics check a wheel for proper balance by spinning it quickly and ...

Every driver understands the necessity of car maintenance, yet they often ignore the components that keep everything in ...

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Another major step was getting the tires aligned. This sounds like something that should have been done long ago, but the car ...

Corner balancing. If you've been around racing a little bit, you've surely heard this term before. Or perhaps you've heard NASCAR announcers talk about "wedge," which is basically the same thing.

Q I just returned from buying new tires and my head is spinning with the different terms they rattled off, telling me what I needed for my car or might need soon. Can you clear the air for me on ...

If your steering wheel shakes or your car feels a bit bouncy while driving down the road, your vehicle may have tires that are out of balance. If you take a close look at your car’s wheels, you may ...