Tire Replacement

Better Tire Selection Can Extend Tire Replacement Intervals

No one wants to replace tires any sooner than they have to. Here’s three tips for saving money on tire replacement.

For longer tire life, choose the right tires for your application.
Make sure every operator is trained on the equipment they use
Make sure the equipment load matches the equipment capacity

Here are some common reasons tires wear out more quickly than you expect:

Chunking

Symptom:
Rubber comes off in chunks
Causes:
Hitting or running over objects. Faulty dock plates and uneven runways and travel routes.
Solution:
Maintain floors and travel routes, keep them free of debris, and use a chunk resistant compound.

Serrated Tread

Symptom:
Cuts on the tread surface.
Causes:
Skidding and hard accelerating on debris.
Solution:
Maintain floors and travel routes, keep them free of debris, train operators to practice proper braking and accelerating techniques. Select a shred resistant compound.

Band Separation

Symptom:
Rubber breaks away from the band starting from the outside and working inward.
Causes:
Overloading of the tires either by weight or lateral loading during sharp cornering.
Solution:
Do not exceed the load capacity of the truck, and select a long life compound.

Band Damage

Symptom:
Out of round tire or the tire falls of the wheel.
Causes:
Running into fixed objects or improper mounting.
Solutions:
Have tires professionally mounted, clearly mark fixed objects that can cause tire damage.

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