The transportation industry is certainly in a state of transition. Trucks, buses, tractors and trailers are all being designed for improved fuel economy, automation and range. As a result, tires are ...

Larzelere removes all four tires prior to the rubbing and restoration process. This allows him to work comfortably while liberating the back of the wheel from dirt, debris, and brake dust. Rubbing on ...

Looking for a way to shine up those dull aluminum rims? Or maybe you have some aluminum-based trim pieces on your car that could use some TLC. If so, then it’s time to get some aluminum polish and ...

For most of us, a set of wheels is one of the first essential purchases after the car itself.It can also be one of the biggest expenses, so keeping those wheels clean is crucial both for their ...

The following was published in CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit, 8th edition, sponsored by Valvoline Heavy Duty. CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit is a complementary industry resource, courtesy ...

Polished aluminum wheels look great, they’ll save you weight, and some say they even ride better. But there’s a reason why the industry-standard wheel spec for North American trucks calls for steel ...

ATLANTA — Atlanta Commercial Tire has upgraded its wheel-service business with the installation of a pair of automated wheel-polishing machines for aluminum wheels from Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc.

A quick glance at a truck or trailer wheel doesn’t exactly trigger thoughts of high technology. With the exception of different surface treatments, they look much like their counterparts that have ...