Shop Talk Blog

The Future of Wheel Balancing
Are you tired of slow, fragile, and complicated wheel balancing tools? Look no further than the new SpeedPlate from MT-RSR. This ultra-fast, ultra-durable, and accurate tool is a game-changer for any shop looking to improve its wheel balancing results.

Why prepping your surface for wheel balancing is so important
When balancing tires, a typical yet essential activity in the tire shop is to clean the wheel hubs and studs properly. Even if the necessary torq...

When to Change your Brake Lathe Belt
Brake Lathe Maintenance
When do you change your Brake Lathe Belt? How soon do you inspect your cones and adapters? What ensures an excellent surfac...

How to do Maintenance on Brake Lathe Machines
Brake Lathe machines are durable and last a very long time, primarily if they're correctly maintained. Regardless of what brand brake machine you h...

Spare Parts are a Tire Shop's Best Friend!
At MT-RSR, our expertise is under-car equipment parts. We proudly service auto and tire shops across the United States. We machine, in-house, and s...

Wheel Balancing Guide
Most vibration-related wheel balance comebacks are due to how wheels get mounted on the balancer. Proper wheel balance is the key to a wheel-aligned tire and the most significant cause of customer callbacks. Follow our guide for the appropriate steps on how to mount your wheels.

V-3 style Inserts for Hunter Lever-less Mount Heads
If you’re looking to improve the efficiency of your shop and reduce the chance of rim damage then look no further than the new V-3 style inserts fo...

Do you have the best TPMS Sensor solution?
Hamaton: TPMS Sensors
Hamaton is one of the world's largest manufacturers of tire valves and tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). They supply t...

Collets vs. Cones
If you have cones bottoming out or a clad wheel issue, collets are your solution. Save yourself the time and money by purchasing a low-tapered collet set. Your customers will thank you!

Trouble Balancing Clad Wheels? Try Our Collet Set. Check it Out.
WHY USE A COLLET SET? EASILY CENTER & BALANCE CLAD WHEELS.
The MT-RSR Collet Set includes nine separate collets to fit a wide range of wheel...