Attaching wheels to a truck hub is serious business. Yet it's not uncommon to see some big bruiser of a mechanic, one foot against the bottom of the tire, whaling away with a 1-inch-drive impact gun ...

Most people think tightening wheels after fixing a flat tire is simple — grab a wrench, lean on it until your shoulder pops (ouch!), and call it a day. But wheel torque isn't just about brute force -– ...

This story appears in the Nov. 3 print edition of Transport Topics. Maintaining proper wheel torque requires a lot more than simply clamping down on lug nuts. Clean mounting surfaces and adequate ...

Recommended torque specifications are unique for each type of vehicle. Specifications vary by make, model and year, so it is important to check the vehicle owner’s manual for the vehicle in your bay ...

When tires are rotated or when new tires and/or wheels are mounted on a vehicle, tightening the hardware to the right torque is critical. As the hardware seats naturally, those bolts don’t always stay ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This suggestion comes from reader mike937, and you may have even seen these in use at your local tire shop. These are also often called torque ...

Orbis's new in-wheel electric motor gives you more horsepower and torque than most V8s, but instead of just having one, you can have one at each wheel. Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan's cause of death ...