Automotive shops and tire makers increasingly warn that a quick re-torque after a short distance is as important as the ...

Wheel fasteners that feel rock solid in the service bay can quietly loosen once you are back at highway speed, which is why ...

This story appears in the Nov. 3 print edition of Transport Topics. Maintaining proper wheel torque requires a lot more than simply clamping down on lug nuts. Clean mounting surfaces and adequate ...

Specifications vary by make, model and year, so be sure to check the vehicle owner’s manual or other trusted resource for recommendations. Proper wheel installation, including nut torque, is essential ...

Wheel installation is pretty simple, right? Bolt ’em on, torque ’em down and you’re good to go. If that’s what you believe, then perhaps you’ve had more than your share of truck wheel separation ...

Like a new pair of shoes, wheels take a bit of time to break in and to fit their vehicle properly. When selling a customer a new set of wheels, the service work does not end when he or she leaves the ...

Q: A little while back I had a flat tire, which was changed along the road by AAA. I then had the flat tire fixed by a gas station and put back on the car. My neighbor accompanied me to the gas ...

Keeping your wheels where they belong should simply be a matter of process. Here are four reminders of what needs to be done when servicing truck tires and wheels to ensure they do not separate from ...

Many experts recommend retorquing your car's wheels within 100 miles after a tire rotation to ensure that the wheels are ...