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 ...

If you've been driving that good-looking pickup truck and suddenly your steering wheel shimmies like it's trying to escape your hands at 70 mph, then you already know what tire imbalance feels like.

It used to be difficult to find a tire shop that had a spin balance machine that could balance very large tires, so bubble balance was used. It was also common to see large 1- to 2-pound masses of ...

Some products claim multiple benefits, but in general there are three categories of products that can be used inside tire/wheel assemblies. These are puncture sealants, balance materials and coolants.