Spikes on semi-truck wheels may look threatening, but there's a very practical reason some drivers install them — and it has nothing to do with aggression.

Bearing failures are less common than fastener-related separations, 26% compared to 65%, say several investigative reports on wheel separations. The causes of wheel separation are well known. They ...

Drivers should be trained to inspect their wheels. Early detection can prevent a loose wheel from becoming a separation statistic. It's fine to run the nuts on using an impact wrench, but final ...

There's no denying that semi-trucks are pretty common vehicles on today's roads. It is nearly impossible to find an urban area without one, a testament to not only how widespread they are, but to how ...

Featherweight carbon fiber wheels may have stamps of approval from Ford, GM, and Porsche, but large swaths of the automotive world remain unconvinced they have much of a future. Enthusiasts across the ...

There was a time when 15-inch rims ruled the land, regardless of whether you had a Jeep or a truck. Over the last decade there was a push toward larger rim diameters, with 17 inches now the most ...

Cement trucks are some of the most distinctive vehicles you'll see on the road. The most obvious thing about them are their gigantic, perpetually rotating drums (here's the reason cement trucks are ...

Whether you're driving an old or new car, you might be on the lookout for ways to jazz up the vehicle's appearance. There are countless ways you can go about giving your vehicle a refresh by touching ...

Of course, that function — keeping the threads clear — doesn't require the spike shape. If they're just to keep road salt out, why spend on manufacturing to hit this specific taper? Is there some ...