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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 29, 2019

Maxion Adds Lightweight Steel Wheel, Telematics, Shows Concept Steer Wheel Cover

Maxion unveiled several new commercial vehicle wheels and related innovations designed to tackle some of the challenges faced by North American fleets.

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ProductsOctober 22, 2019

TPMS Valve Comes in Gun Metal Grey

In response to the increasing popularity of gun metal grey alloys, Hamaton has released a TPMS valve for its U-Pro Hybrid 2.0 dual frequency, configurable and programmable sensor that matches the wheel’s distinctive finish.

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 9, 2019

How to Prevent Wheel-End Fires

There are dozens of ways to set a wheel-end on fire. Most of them are completely avoidable.

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ProductsJuly 25, 2019

Kenworth Now Offers Optional Alcoa Dura-Black Wheels

Kenworth is now offering Alcoa Dura-Black Wheels for its heavy- and medium-duty conventional truck models.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2019

Technician Training to Focus on Alignment

The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists will offer a technician training clinic on alignment in August.

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ProductsMay 3, 2019

RevHD Hub Cap Features Overheat Indicator

RevHD has produced a new line of severe-duty hub caps that can alert you if your wheel end reaches temperatures above 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2019

How Balancing Truck Tires Helps the Bottom Line

Tire balancing has changed over the years – both the techniques used and the reasons for doing it. If you're not balancing your tractor and trailer tire and wheel assemblies, you could be leaving money on the table.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 18, 2019

Can Wheel Bearing Adjustment Affect Fuel Economy?

We have seen some compelling but anecdotal evidence suggesting that wheel-end tightness can affect fuel economy — sometimes significantly.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 17, 2019

Tight, but Not Too Tight With Wheel Bearing Adjustments

Wheel bearing adjustment can be a finicky process with uncertain results unless procedures are followed to the letter. There are simpler and less time-consuming ways to achieve better results.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 28, 2017

What You Don't Know About Your Truck Wheels Can Hurt You

There’s much more to truck wheel installation — and many more pitfalls to taking shortcuts — than you may think. If you haven’t reviewed your wheel installation procedures lately, here’s something to think about.

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