If you can remove a wheel from your motorcycle, you can take off the old tire and mount a new one. It may seem like a job that’s beyond the ability of the average owner, but the task takes more brawn ...
One of the most popular webBikeWorld articles ever was our review of Rod Neff’s motorcycle wheel balancer, first published about 8 years ago. I think Rod has since stopped manufacturing it, ...
MADISON, Ind. — Vehicle Service Group (VSG) has added a range of wheel balancers to its still burgeoning portfolio of Rotary-brand wheel service equipment. The new line ranges from a value-priced ...
Ranger's DST30PX features a reinforced chassis, 43-inch tire capacity and precision sensors to support larger wheel assemblies.
Balancing compounds such as Equal Flexx from IMI Products keep the tire balanced even as conditions change. Photo by Jim Park The jury is still out on wheel balancing. We now have certified tests that ...
Ranger DST30PX wheel balancer handles larger OEM wheels and heavy aftermarket truck tires with updated hardware and controls.
John Bean’s 9800 Heavy Duty Wheel Balancing System is suited for shops that perform daily multiple heavy-duty balancing jobs for trucks, buses, RVs and automobile wheel and tire assemblies. The system ...
ARI-Hetra has come to market with a new line of heavy-duty wheel balancers. “With these new wheel balancers, we’re truly bringing balance to the work force,” said Bill Gibson, vice-president of ...
When adjusting the balance of a customer’s tires, wheel weights are used to correct any imbalances. The right wheel weight placed in the right spot helps ensure proper tire performance. It’s all about ...
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 ...
One of the secrets to maximizing tire life involves keeping round objects on the straight and narrow. Unless everything is properly balanced and aligned, the resulting wobbles, twists and drags eat ...
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 ...