The last thing you want is to get a flat tire on the road and realize you don’t have the right tool to change it. That’s where a good lug wrench comes in. It’s one of those simple tools that can make ...

When the utmost accuracy is paramount, this ½-inch digital torque wrench from GearWrench offers a top-of-the-line solution. Right off the bat, it delivers an impressive torque range between 25 and 250 ...

It might seem like a tiny detail, after all, wheels stay on whether you use nuts or bolts, but the choice between lug nuts and wheel bolts says a lot about the way cars are designed and built. Walk ...

There are plenty of jobs where taking the time to torque bolts properly really matters. Every time you remove your vehicle’s wheels, you should torque the lug nuts back to the manufacturer’s ...

Learn what tools you need to begin doing your own car maintenance Understand the nuances of different types of wrenches and what they do If you want to do your own car maintenance, then you will need ...

For many drivers, cruising alongside an 18-wheeler can be a little nerve-racking—a feeling that's compounded when you realize some of the truck's wheels are covered in metal spikes. Though the ...

If your vehicle has a hubcap covering the lug nuts, it’s easier to remove the hubcap before lifting the vehicle with the jack. If your lug nuts are exposed, you can skip ahead Use the flat end of your ...