While you've read stories in past issues of OFF-ROAD that focused on the fundamentals of wheels and tires, this isn't one of them. If you need to brush up on backspacing, offset, sizing, fitment, and ...

One of the best-known secrets to off-roading is that lowering your tire's air pressure can help increase traction. In fact, one test we did in the mud a few years back showed that by going from 25 to ...

Many of us do a lot of our own motorcycle maintenance and repair. The motivations for this are varied, but cost savings is probably the number one reason. I know it is for me! I’ve been an Automotive ...

Lube the bead area of the tire and the metal rim. With the wheel on your makeshift platform to prevent damage to the disc brake, and the valve stem furthest away from you, use your knees (motorcycle ...

Why some tires feel loose on the highway. A quick breakdown of how bead construction and tread design influence tire steering response.

Stubby Tire Tools are easy to use and they provide good leverage to get the job done without damaging your rims. They are a welcome addition to the tire changing equipment in my garage. Early in my ...