Corner balancing. If you've been around racing a little bit, you've surely heard this term before. Or perhaps you've heard NASCAR announcers talk about "wedge," which is basically the same thing.

During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

Home driveway mechanics will tackle just about any repair or maintenance job, depending on their skill, tools, and bravery. Few, however, are interested in swapping out any components that affect ...

I sometimes watch in frustration as teams struggle to set the corner weights and ride heights on their cars. I looked back and I don't think I've ever done an article on this subject and I can't ...

So you've got a brand-new set of adjustable coil-overs installed on your car. Congrats! Your alignment is probably out of wack and your car is no longer corner-balanced properly. Here are a couple of ...

Tyre rotation, wheel alignment and wheel balancing are the three essentials to make sure you get the best out of your tyre. Be it a brand new car or a used one, these techniques will go a long way in ...

Tyres are supposed to spin accurately on their axis otherwise it will cause uneven wear on tyres thus decreasing their life. And during the monsoon, the risk just multiplies. One of the primary ...

Tire alignment is a not-so-complicated procedure that simply involves adjusting the wheel angles to ensure they’re perpendicular to the ground or parallel. While the process can be challenging to pull ...

Installing an aftermarket coilover kit - like we've done this month with Project RX-8 - is a job that any enthusiast can do in his home garage with basic hand tools, a floor jack, a couple jack stands ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced ...

When it comes to auto maintenance, there's a lot that goes into keeping your car in solid condition for the long haul. With regular and frequent service items — like engine oil replacements, tire ...

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