We have seen some compelling but anecdotal evidence suggesting that wheel-end tightness can affect fuel economy — sometimes significantly. Joel Morrow, head of research and development, Ploger ...

Driving on a bad or failing wheel bearing is dangerous. If ignored, it can quickly turn into a safety issue and an expensive ...

A new wheel-end maintenance tool is available from Temper Axle Products that provides highly accurate and consistent wheel bearing endplay measurement. The Temper EMT (Endplay Measuring Tool) mounts ...

It won't be hard to tell if your vehicle has broken wheel bearings. The most common symptoms of worn wheel bearings are ...

Wheel-end component provider RevHD has expanded its product line with new sockets that allow visual use of the 2-1-1 bearing adjustment procedure for all manually adjusted hubs. The new Rev-Socket ...

Headed into the annual Roadcheck inspections event -- scheduled for May 17-19, or Tuesday-Thursday next week -- a plurality of owner-operators responding to our preparations poll this week noted a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RevHD, a leading provider of premium wheel end components, has expanded its product line with the release of a new precision-engineered line of sockets ...

To avoid a wheel-off nightmare, close attention to wheel ends is vital. For years, a technician’s skill and the proper tools and parts were essential. Wheel bearings require careful monitoring of oil ...

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 ...

If you just want to check your wheel bearings for wear without removing the wheels, do the following: Jack up your vehicle and support it on jack stands. If you've been checking your brakes, your car ...