New Jersey Proposes Ban on Lead and Mercury Wheel Balance Weights
Another state has proposed a ban on lead and mercury wheel balance weights for all vehicles within the state, including passenger and commercial vehicles. If passed, the state of New Jersey would become the eighth state to enact a ban on lead wheel balance weights. According to a press release form Wegmann Automotive, the law
Is it time to rethink your wheel weight assortment?
The extra time needed to install or replace cheap weights per wheel adds up, which can impact your shop’s productivity and bottom line.
Tips for a More Precise Wheel Balance
Top-tier tires can’t compensate for imbalance or worn-out equipment.
Fine-Tuning Your Wheel Balancing Process
The first step to a smooth ride and well-balanced tire has nothing to do with the balancer.
Canada Passes Lead Wheel Weight Law
Canada bans lead-based wheel balance weights, promoting non-lead alternatives.
BKT Releases RideMax FL 615 for Free-Rolling Wheels
BKT has developed the Ridemax FL 615, a radial flotation tire that is suitable for the free-rolling wheels of trailers, tankers and spreaders. The Ridemax FL 615 has a steel-belted structure that provides high puncture resistance along with increased durability and high load capacity, the company noted. The rounded shoulder and large footprint area ensure
CEMB’s 2-Hit Wheel Balancer Looks to ‘Transform’ Balancing
CEMB USA debuted its new 2-hit wheel balancer at this year’s SEMA Show, which aims to simplify wheel balancing, especially for entry-level technicians. The new balancer uses a two-hit method on the tire to confirm wheel dimensions and send the data to the wheel balancer. Here’s how it works: The operator follows on-screen instructions and
Achieving The Perfect Wheel Balance
Do you ever wish you could have perfect balance in your life? I do. I try to focus my energy on meditation and work-life balance. Did you know you could help your customers achieve the perfect balance, too? I’m done talking about balancing chakras though. I’m talking about something real – achieving the perfect tire
CEMB’s Expansion in the US & its Wheel Balancing Roots [Audio]
When it comes to tire equipment, your mind can spin at the many options to choose from in each category. Each company makes a wheel balancer, tire changer, aligner or inspection equipment their own by adding certain features aimed at helping tire shops save time. One company in this space that specializes in wheel balancing
Digging into CEMB’s Wheel Balancing Roots & US Expansion [Video]
When it comes to tire equipment, your mind can spin at the many options to choose from in each category. Each company makes a wheel balancer, tire changer, aligner or inspection equipment their own by adding certain features aimed at helping tire shops save time. One company in this space that specializes in wheel balancing