Introduction to the Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer
Joe Keene of Babcox Media speaks with Hunter Engineering service rep Rick Marzen on the latest upgrades to the HD Elite Wheel Balancer.
FlowBelow introduces AeroFender device for drag reduction, fuel efficiency improvement
Independent testing found that FlowBelow’s new AeroFender saved 1.49 gallons of fuel for every 1,000 miles driven.
The importance of wheel bearing maintenance
The wheel bearings are, quite simply, what keep your wheels turning, and with minimal friction.
Accuride steel wheels approved for higher PSI rating
Several models of Accuride’s steel wheels are now approved for use with higher PSI.
ConMet expands medium-duty PreSet Hub aftermarket portfolio
ConMet is showcasing the medium-duty aftermarket PreSet hub lineup at HDAW.
Webb Wheel purchases Stemco Trifecta pre-adjusted hub assembly product line
Webb Wheel says it will continue production of the Trifecta line as it is manufactured today.
Protecting your heavy-duty fleet’s wheel-being
Considering that wheels and tires endure constant exposure to elements and debris, their durability becomes even more paramount.
Hot Wheels: The dangers of overheated trailer tires and how to prevent them
Hot wheels are great for racing, but for your fleets operations? Not so much. Prevent overheating with these tire-saving tips.
Maintenance to keep your heavy-duty truck wheels going round and round
Keeping your wheels in top shape is essential for your fleet’s operations. What preventative maintenance should be carried out?
What you need to know about wheel seals with RevHD
Brian Beathard, vice president, sales and marketing, RevHD stopped by the Babcox Media studio to talk about the importance of wheel seals. In addition to providing top wheel seal spec’ing tips, Beathard talked about the RevHD Rev Max wheel seal orange top plate, which the company says allows customers to see in an instant whether the
What benefits can truck wheel technology bring to your fleet?
The trucking industry is so much fun because it’s so diverse. Every fleet has different needs. Every application requires different trucks, each truck needs different components, each meeting minute specifications. And every one of those components plays an important role in both uptime and ROI. Take your wheels, for example. More than just equipment that
Alcoa Wheels expands portfolio with aerodynamic solutions
Alcoa Wheels has launched its new steer wheel cover and the drive wheel cover plus wheel. The new products add aerodynamic advantages to Alcoa wheels, provide fuel savings by way of reducing air drag, are durable, easy to install and allow for seamless wheel inspections, according to Alcoa. Aerodynamic steer cover This patent-pending design is
