Wobbling on the road can be frustrating, which is why tire balancing beads seem like the perfect answer. However, there's a reason everyone isn't using them.

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 ...

Drivers dealing with the challenge of navigating potholes and other challenges on Tshwane’s roads should take into account that driving with unbalanced tyres could end up costing them much more than ...

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 ...

That vibration you feel while driving down the highway could be a few things, but if you’re lucky it won’t be related to that curb you hit at Starbucks this morning. Your car could be out of alignment ...

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 ...

Tire balancing has changed over the years – both the techniques used and the reasons for doing it. If you're not balancing your tractor and trailer tire and wheel assemblies, you could be leaving ...

WITH any tyre, there is a balance to be found between performance, safety and long life. But how can fleet decision-makers benchmark how many miles tyres should last when cars have different engine ...