are used semi-truck tires safe?

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Used semi-truck tires are on the rise.

As more carriers are determined to reduce costs, many turn to used semi-truck tires. Tragically, these carriers often do so at the expense of their safety.

But how dangerous are used semi-truck tires?

Here are a few considerations when choosing whether to run used semi-truck tires.

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Risks of Used Semi-truck Tires

The problem with used semi-truck tires is that they are flawed. Used tires are guaranteed to have more imperfections and vulnerabilities than new tires.

Major fleets, like C.R. England, even avoid using used tires altogether to avoid safety issues.

Here are the most significant safety concerns.

 

  1. Used semi-truck tires are simply more prone to blow-outs.

Used tires often come with a lot of history.

Worn tread, damage to the tire’s structure, and previous repairs all increase the likelihood of a tire being compromised. As the tread wears, the tire begins to overheat, compounding the issues that cause failure.

This danger is made worse when it’s difficult to judge just how much damage is invisible. For example, damage caused by impact is often hard to detect. Regardless, vulnerabilities under the surface pose a comparable risk to visible damage.

 

  1. Used tires are likely to have poor traction.

Because used tires inevitably have worn-down tread depths and struggle to maintain pressure, they will likely have issues with slippage.

As tread depth wears, the channels designed to shoo out water become less effective. As a result, you can expect more hydroplaning, poor handling, and longer stopping distances.

 

  1. Used tires also put your wallet in jeopardy.

The low initial costs of used semi-truck tires are deceiving. You’ll likely accumulate higher costs in the long run despite paying less up-front.

A few examples of costs incurred by used semi-truck tires include:

  • Higher maintenance costs due to repressurizing, replacements, patches, etc.
  • Decreased fuel efficiency as uneven wear creates higher rolling resistance.
  • Service fees are charged as frequent stops to repair the tire rack-up.

 

With serious safety and financial issues, used semi-truck tires aren’t worth the hassle.

Instead, investing in premium, new semi-truck tires will save you money and time and ensure reliable safety.

Even the appeal of lower initial costs can be achieved when you purchase specially priced tires through England Carrier Services.e

 

Steer tires: Michelin X® Line Energy™ Z+

 

 

The XLEZ+ has 12% better rolling resistance than its predecessor. Better rolling resistance means greater fuel efficiency for fewer dollars at the pump.

Click here to get a special price for Michelin X® Line Energy™ Z+ steer tires.

 

Drive tires: Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+

 

 

The Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tire is Michelin’s most fuel-efficient (1) dual drive tire and the best drive tire for semi-truck haulers.

Click here to get a special price for Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tires.

 

Trailer tires: BFGoodrich® Highway Control® T

 

 

BFGoodrich® Highway Control® T Trailer tires combine long tread life and excellent fuel efficiency to save you in the long haul.

Click here to get BFGoodrich® Highway Control® T trailer tires at a special price.

The England Carrier Services (ECS) division offers various services for carriers ranging from maintenance to support. As ECS members, carriers have access to nationwide discounts on fuel and tires from dedicated team members committed to finding the best price. ECS also provides factoring services with benefits such as same-day funding to a bank account or fuel card. These options allow carriers the freedom to focus on growing their business while saving time and money.

1) Calculated based on internal ISO28580 rolling resistance testing; 275/80R22.5 LRG X® Line Energy™ D+ vs. 275/80R22.5 LRG X® Line Energy™ D.