Installing different wheels or wheel spacers will sometimes reduce the number of threads inside the lug nuts, which is referred to as the lug nuts' thread engagement. When we installed a three-piece ...

OTC released the new 5195 Wheel Stud Remover/Installer Kit, designed to allow shop technicians to quickly remove and install wheel studs, calipers or axles on virtually any Class 7 or 8 vehicle wheel ...

There are a few reasons why you might want to swap your factory wheel studs for something different. Certain wheel offsets and widths, as well as some big brake kits, often require wheel spacers, ...

Don’t hammer out the broken stud. That’s the worst thing you can do! The hammer blows can wreck your wheel bearings, turning this into a much bigger repair bill. Instead, squeeze the broken stud out ...

Training is crucial for ensuring safety and preventing accidents, especially after past incidents. Drivers must take an active role in ensuring proper procedures are followed and advocate for safety ...

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 ...

Prevent wheel-off incidents on heavy trucks by understanding wheel installation procedures and carefully inspecting the wheel end. The two major causes of wheel-off incidents include a loss of ...