Visionary films set in the technologically advanced future have long imagined cars that ride around on frictionless orbs similar to Star Wars’ BB-8. We aren’t there yet, as cars still use wheels and ...

A cracked or broken wheel rim, elongated stud and bolt holes on wheels, and loose or missing wheel fasteners are all potential violations under the driver safety measurement system within the 2010 ...

A balancer is a piece of shop equipment that helps a technician ensure the tire/wheel assembly’s weight is even and balanced, so it rotates smoothly once mounted onto the vehicle. Once balance is ...

GM has filed a patent application for a non-pneumatic wheel design, which could serve as a lightweight vehicle wheel that ...

Proper installation is crucial for the safe assembly of truck tires. Technicians must follow the RIST Procedure to ensure the right torque and clamping force. Performing torque checks after 50 to 100 ...

Graduate student Ackeem Ngwenya has combined the 6000 year-old wheel with modern materials to develop a new type of all-terrain wheel assembly that switches from narrow to wide tread at the turn of a ...

COMPTON, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2016) — After taking a starring role on “Undercover Boss,” overseeing the growth of your retail business to 75 stores and competing in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, ...