Tips for servicing steel and alloy wheels

Tips for servicing steel and alloy wheels

When it comes to mounting tires, not all commercial truck wheels are the same, and it is important a shop’s equipment has the right features to handle different components with care.

According to Coats Garage: “With the majority of commercial tires mounted on steel or alloy wheels, your technicians need to know the key differences between them when working with these metals to maintain the customers’ investment.”

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