Air infiltration damage is caused when the air inside the tire is much higher (80-120 psi) than atmospheric pressure. This “inside-out” damage opens the inner liner and allows air under pressure to migrate within the steel and rubber products. Damage that can lead to air infiltration can be from: Due to the airtight inner-liner, modern […]
Read MoreHeat is a tire’s worst enemy! When rubber products seated on a wheel surface are heated to a temperature beyond the limit that the rubber can tolerate, distortion, brittleness and/or discolored rubber in the bead area can result in tire breakdown. This damage starts at a temperature in the mid-200°F range, with accelerated damage occurring […]
Read More“The most critical factor in tire maintenance is proper inflation,” said Mike Weber, VP of Manufacturing and Operations at Bauer Built Tire & Service. “Not only is proper pressure maintenance critical to obtain optimized performance from tires, but driving on any tire that doesn’t have the correct inflation pressure is both dangerous and damaging, often […]
Read MoreTouted as the most critical factor in tire maintenance by Michelin, tire inflation ensures the correct profile for full contact with the road, promoting traction, braking capability, and safety. Further, driving on any tire that does not have the correct inflation pressure is not only dangerous, but will cause tire damage as well, i.e. sudden […]
Read MoreAccording to Michelin, a tire that has been driven at less than 80% of normal recommended operating pressure—the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure required to support a given load—is considered to be run-flat. Proper OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations must be followed when putting any tire and wheel back in service. Thus, any tire […]
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