Corner balancing. If you've been around racing a little bit, you've surely heard this term before. Or perhaps you've heard NASCAR announcers talk about "wedge," which is basically the same thing.

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 ...

There’s nothing more frustrating than falling victim to a misdiagnosis or shoddy auto repair, and it doesn’t make you feel any better to know you were the one that screwed up in the first place. Wheel ...

The trickle-down theory states that if enough racers demand a particular part or tool, manufacturers will make a raft of them and the price will eventually become reasonable enough that a street car ...

Face it — no one likes spending money at an auto repair shop. And this time of year, money seems to flood out of our wallets into service garages like spring runoff. So it’s no wonder we cringe when ...

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 ...

The next time you're driving alongside a truck at highway speed, have a look at the wheels. They should be running straight and true without any wobble or vibration.