Attaching wheels to a truck hub is serious business. Yet it's not uncommon to see some big bruiser of a mechanic, one foot against the bottom of the tire, whaling away with a 1-inch-drive impact gun ...

From HDAJ's sister publication, Heavy Duty Trucking. We focus on tires here, mostly, but wheels and hubs, and the other gear that attaches tires to trucks, deserve attention too. Wheel-ends function ...

Locking wheel nuts do not have standard hexagonal heads like a normal nut and bolt. They require a unique locking wheel nut ‘key’ to remove them. This guide looks at the different types of locking ...

Editor’s note: Bozi Tatarevic is a professional racing mechanic and pit crew member. He will provide technical analysis for NASCAR.com throughout the 2022 season. The NASCAR Next Gen car made its ...

AKRON — Releasing a frozen nut from a bolt or stud may require carefully slicing through that nut with the proper cutting device. Here's how to do it. Removing rusted, frozen nuts is an automotive ...

Most people are aware of the role that tires play in sending us down the road. These durable rubber components are designed to help support our cars' weights, as well as provide traction and assist ...

Keeping an eye on your car's tires is a key part of vehicle maintenance, and that involves promptly replacing them when they wear out. Some drivers prefer to change car tires themselves rather than ...