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 ...
Balanced tires are important for both safety and economic reasons. Heavy vibration resulting from unbalanced tires causes increased wear and the danger of control loss. Because an unbalanced tire ...
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, ...
Tires are balanced individually on a specialized machine to, well, balance them (add counter wight where necessary to ensure smooth tire rotation). If the tire was badly unbalanced to begin with, it ...
Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 2003 Nissan Maxima that my wife took to the dealer for a 7,500-mile checkup. The mechanic changed the oil, rotated the tires and balanced the wheels. My question is: Is it ...
When was the last time you brought your car into our Charlotte car care center to give your car a little TLC in the tire department? Routine tire and wheel care is essential for a great performance, ...