Wheel ends are often overlooked in the quest for better fuel economy. But Joshua Kucera, product manager, Stemco, warns that ...
Joel Morrow says adjusting his wheel bearings to a slight preload condition helped him improve his results in the Run on Less fuel economy challenge. We have seen some compelling but anecdotal ...
Properly adjusted wheel bearings minimize irregular tire wear, reduce the potential for wheel-separations, and may even help improve fuel economy. TORONTO, Ont. — The tolerable end-play for truck ...
Bearing experts at Timken Corp., Canton, Ohio, remind fleets that the type of wheel bearing system used can have important service implications. There are three main types of wheel bearing systems ...
Wheels may make the world go around, but any major problems in the wheel-end system can make a good day turn bad. Proper wheel-end maintenance is vital to keeping you from being stranded on the side ...
Maintenance issues involving wheel ends can occasionally lead to costly delays and potential safety risks. The National Transportation Safety Board estimates that anywhere from 750 to 1,050 wheel ...