Commercial truck tires are one of the most expensive maintenance line items for fleets because they take a beating on every haul. That’s why regular inspections and maintenance are critical. But some fleets still rely on hand gauges and a quick visual check to determine if their tires are in working order. That method leaves […]
Read MoreWith limited shop hours and a tire budget that only goes so far, how can you ensure your tires go the extra mile and avoid premature wear? The answer: build tire inflation, wheel alignment and rotation into your preventive maintenance schedule. Each is necessary, but some take priority when you’re trying to avoid downtime. This […]
Read MoreWhat the numbers say: It’s easy to fall into the trap of putting off tire maintenance. Trucks are rolling, your schedule is tight and nothing looks wrong, so the inspection gets moved. That decision may save money right up until your vehicle breaks down unexpectedly. A scheduled inspection costs a few minutes of shop time. […]
Read MoreKey takeaways The same tires that fight pothole season in March handle 95-degree pavement in July, standing water in October and an icy on-ramp in January. Each environment wears your tires differently. Heat softens compounds and raises internal pressure, cold pulls pressure back out, and broken pavement impacts the casing and wheel end in ways […]
Read MorePark two identical trucks side by side and they can still burn through tires at very different rates. One runs steady highway miles while the other stops and starts across the city all day, and by the time replacements come due the difference in wear is hard to miss. When tires give out sooner than […]
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