There’s an awful lot going on with wheels. In addition to the two most crucial components—the rim and tire—a car or truck’s wheel will also have a valve stem and cap, TPMS sensor (if there from the ...

To apply balancing weights with adhesives instead of clamping them to the edge of the rim is certainly not a new concept. Generally, stick-on weights come in 1/4- or 1/2-ounce rectangles in a row 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 ...

Cruiser and sport bike owners have been known to spend big money on all sorts of custom bits for their bikes. A large chunk of that cash can go for wheels; custom wheels can easily run into the ...

When you talk about wheel weights in the tire business, most people assume that the discussion was centered on traditional balance methods. I don’t know how “old school” it is to put a truck tire and ...

— Larry Edgell, marketing manager, Myers Tire Supply Distribution Inc., Akron: "Lead weights have been used to balance wheels since the 1930s because lead is cheap, heavy and easy to work with. Lead ...