When I first started in the truck tire and wheel service business as a technician 27 years ago, most wheels and rims were installed with the standard 1-in. impact wrench simply because we didn't know ...

Automotive shops and tire makers increasingly warn that a quick re-torque after a short distance is as important as the ...

Do truck operators really need to perform a wheel retorque some short time after every wheel installation? The short answer is yes — unless you have a clearly defined wheel-installation procedure in ...

The Check-Line DTW 100 is a super-nice electronic torque wrench. It works well for motorcycle use, with a useful range and an audible “beep” when the correct torque is reached. This could and should ...

Over the course of this year I've spent some time exploring the subject of torque and torque wrenches. I worked on and overhauled our best torque wrenches buyers guide earlier in the year. My research ...

Electronic torque wrenches are all the rage, if for no better reason than they look cool. But for serious engine builders, an electronic wrench is getting closer to necessity for its ability to torque ...

Central States Plastic has released the newest tool in the ongoing fight to keep truck wheels properly torqued. The lightweight Torque Fin (less than 6 pounds) allows one-man torque checking at ...

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When talking about automobiles, especially sportscars and trucks, a lot of stock is put into the torque its engine provides and the amount of horsepower. Comparing the performance of one car with ...

Working with a torque wrench can drastically reduce the chance of damaging any parts on your bike or having them come loose while riding. A torque wrench is a tool that allows you to tighten all the ...