One of the problems of owning a pickup truck with large (36 inch and taller) tires is keeping them in balance so they don't shake or drone. As the tires repeatedly heat up and cool, and suffer ...

Wheeling in mud and water with low tire pressures can allow dirt, mud, or water to slip into your tires through the bead. When this happens your tire can be out of balance and may not hold air.

Heavy walled truck tires are just hard to keep balanced. The weights fly off after a while. Some are glued on some pressed on the bead, but it’s a continuing problem. Centramatic automatic ...

For drivers who need a quick fix, balancing beads have become a popular alternative. But one viral mechanic thinks you should avoid them.

This uneven motion results in wheel vibration and can produce irregular tire wear. Even if you balance the tires, the wheel is still off-center. In fact, balancing could mask that problem.

It’s easy to mount a truck tire on a rim and torque down on the fasteners, but not everyone takes the time to do it right, and that can affect tire life and safety.