How do I take care of my tyre?

Drivers and fleet managers need to remember that these tyres carry heavy loads, and should be chosen based on the strength and puncture resistance. It´s a lot easier to damage a tyre when your truck and trailer are loaded, and choosing quality tyres can save the driver time and money.

 

What makes a reliable tyre? 

You must insist on the highest performance no matter what the road conditions or the weather happens to be. Always choose radials, as they seem to offer the best value. Tough tyres last longer, and most radials can take a lot of punishment. They are made of a very heavy duty rubber, and thus are able to avoid damage from punctures, cuts, and blowouts, as they can seal themselves if the puncture or cut is not too deep.

 

How does one avoid flat tyres?

 

This is crucial to a driver who is on a scheduled run. A seriously flat tyre can put him behind and make him late for his delivery appointment. Many people do not realize that when a trucker is late for a delivery, the company will often refuse to take the load, and the trucker must pay for it out of his pocket. Quality commercial tyres can lessen the chance of this happening.

 Often the tyre damage will occur out in the middle of nowhere, and if the trucker does not have a good spare tyre, he is forced to call a wrecker for help. This service is expensive, and the wait for help is often several hours, depending on how busy the wrecker driver is.

 

Does the choice of tyre also effect fuel efficiency?

 

Good tyres for big rigs are manufactured with the type of technology that takes all of these things into consideration. Fuel costs are a big concern to truckers. The proper tyre can help cut down on fuel costs. The rubber on a commercial tyre is made to withstand the high heat that is created from going so many miles without stopping. These tyres will not overheat, and this save both fuel and the tyre, too.

 You want tyres that grip the road when you are driving an eighteen wheeler. This helps them to run smoothly on both wet and dry pavement, and can help cut down on the wear and tear of your tyres, although some of this is unavoidable.

 

How do I keep a Clean Rig?

 

Most drivers like to keep a clean rig. They are proud of their ride, and want their tyres to reflect this. A good quality tyre is easy to scrub clean of all the road dirt that naturally occurs when a truck is taken across country in such a short period of time.

What Causes Wear?

 

Tyre wear can become uneven for a number of reasons. A car´s weight dispersion can be a factor, especially if you have a front-wheel drive vehicle. Not only do the tyres on these have to endure the steering, braking and accidental bruises from parking but also carry the entire weight of both the engine and the front axle.

 

"Incorrect tyre pressure and uneven alignment can result in tyre wear. Also, because of the weight distribution in the car, the front tyres can wear out twice as fast as the rear ones."

 

Your tyres will give you a little warning that the tread is uneven. Considering that there shouldn´t be noise emanating from your tyres, listen for a humming sound coming from them on smooth roads. That is a good indication it may be time for a rotation.

 

Manufacturers recommend you rotate your tyres every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, convenient timing to perform the service roughly at every other oil change, depending on when you change it.

 

If you drive your car pretty hard, or have a four-wheel drive vehicle, you may want to rotate your tyres a little more often than that. In these cases, Quinoniz suggests having your tyres rotated at 5,000 miles.

 

Why Do It?

At this point, you may be wondering why you even need to be spending this much time on tyre rotation. Well, for one thing, it´s safer.

 

"Safety is definitely an issue if you don´t rotate your tyres. If you have balder tyres on the front, you are at risk of losing control of the steering and getting into an accident."

 

By rotating your tyres, your vehicle´s braking will be more even, thus more effective; and the handling will be more balanced. Things you´ll notice as soon as those tyres get moved around. Evenly worn tyres also equate to a smoother ride, with increased traction and better gas mileage.

 

With all your tyres wearing down at the same rate, you´ll be able to purchase a new set of four when the time comes instead of going in for the front tyres, followed by another visit to buy new rear tyres. Essentially, it makes the buying process a less frequent affair. Combine that with the result of a more efficient ride and tyre rotation should sit permanently on your car maintenance checklist, not matter how dull it can be to contemplate