Wheels and Tires

How to Break the Bead on a Tire

Summary Breaking the tire bead involves pushing the bead down into the center part of the rim. Breaking a tire…

16 hours ago

Tips on How to Grease Trailer Bearings

Summary Trailer bearings are small metal rollers located in a trailer’s wheel hub. Over time, the grease inside a trailer…

3 weeks ago

What Are Handheld Tire Inflators? Do They Work?

Summary A handheld tire inflator is a great tool to have because you can keep your vehicle at its optimum…

1 month ago

Your Guide to Powder Coating Wheels: Types, Process, Pros, Cons, and More

Summary Powder coating is a dry finishing process that uses powder to give surfaces a decorative and functional finish. Common…

4 months ago

Exploding Tires: Why They Happen and How to Prevent Them

Summary Tires can explode due to the rapid loss of pressurized air caused by heat.Some things that can cause tire…

5 months ago

Tire and Wheel Care Must-Haves for Every Car Owner

Summary Having to endure rough roads and adverse weather conditions, it’s only fitting that you give your tires the same…

5 months ago

Is a Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor Battery Replacement Possible?

Summary TPMS sensor batteries aren’t designed to be replaced. A layer of potting material seals the battery and other electronic…

5 months ago

What To Do When Metal Is Showing In Your Tire

Summary When a tire starts to show its wire bead, it’s either been damaged or driven past its expected lifespan.…

5 months ago

Mounting a Spare Tire on a Trailer and Other Unique Places

Summary You can use a spare tire mount to mount the tire onto your vehicle instead of storing it in…

5 months ago

Tire Feathering: What It Is, Causes, and More

Summary Tire feathering is when the tire develops diagonal wear patterns across the tread ribs.Issues that can cause tire feathering…

6 months ago