A new tool developed by a professional trucker makes it easier to remove valve cap stems, including the difficult-to-reach stems on inner duals, and also can remove and reinstall valve cores from the ...

Tire tread is really the only contact to terra firma that we have in our vehicles, so choice of rubber compound, carcass design and tread pattern play a big part in off-road performance. However, it’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Last week, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series posted a video on social media where Seth Kramlich, managing director of the Trucks series, laid ...

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (June 19, 2001)—Like Rodney Dangerfield, the lowly tire valve stem just doesn't seem to get any respect. It's a piece of hardware that is usually taken for granted and readily ...

When COVID-19 stopped most of the world just a few years ago, the trucking industry kept moving freight so people could survive and thrive. For a brief period, there was an outpouring of love and ...

Every single car has valve stem caps, but let’s be honest—they’re all really boring. In fact, most cars come with the same black plastic caps that are designed to do a single job: protect your valve ...

Objective: Understand various tire-deflation techniques for use at crash scenes Task: The rescue team shall demonstrate various methods to effectively deflate a vehicle tire when a tire-pressure ...

It's been over a year since we warned about millions of faulty Chinese-made tire valve stems, yet every week we get comments from readers about flat tires and blowouts caused by defective stems. "Two ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Every single car has valve stem caps, but let’s be honest—they’re all really boring. In fact, most cars come with ...

You topped off the air in your tires, but a few days later, you notice that one of them is low again. It could be a hole, but before you go through the hassle of searching for one or making an ...