Cheap tires are fantastic! …until they run you off the road. In the world of premium and bargain tires, settling for a tire with a low up-front cost can be tempting. Despite their appeal, many carriers are discovering that bargain tires cost them even more maintenance costs. Is it possible to get the best of both worlds? Can you save on big brand tires?
The good news: you can save on every big brand tire through tire discount programs. If you’re ready to save on every tire you purchase, like Michelin X® Line Energy™ Z+ steer tires or the Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tires, fill out the form below.
Read on to learn how a tire discount program works and the risks of bargain tires.
Risks of Bargain Tires
Cheap tires entice carriers with low upfront cost, giving the illusion that they are more cost-effective than big brand tires.
Tragically, bargain tires are prone to various issues that quickly become costly.
Prone to blowouts
Bargain tires often compromise on tread quality to allow for a reduced price. However, poor tread quality is prone to blowouts, posing major safety and financial risks to carriers.
Increase stopping distance
Poor tread quality is also responsible for poor handling and higher stopping distances, further increasing the risk for carriers. Should longer stopping distances amount in a collision, the costs, physically and financially, could be devastating.
Poor durability
Bargain tires tend to wear more quickly than big brand tires. Because they deteriorate faster, carriers replace their tires more frequently, negating the inexpensive initial cost.
Fuel efficiency
Cheap tires tend to have rougher treads that catch the road’s surface more often, increasing rolling resistance. As discussed in previous articles, greater rolling resistance means higher fuel costs.
DOT compliance
Alarmingly, some bargain tires fly under the radar of DOT compliance. These sketchy tires are dangerous. The carrier will be fined and taken out of service if an officer discovers their use.
How to Save on Big Brand Tires
Contrary to bargain tires, premium tires, such as Michelin, BFGoodrich, Firestone, etc., are renowned for their safety, durability, and fuel efficiency. Carriers will never regret making the safe decision to purchase premium tires.
Despite their cost-saving nature, a premium tire’s initial price turns many carriers off. That’s where tire discount programs come in.
The England Carrier Services tire program negotiates special pricing with the most name-brand semi-truck tire vendors in the industry, including:
To save on the big brand tires, you only need to register for the program by filling out the form below. Then, an account manager will reach to you about premium tires like the like Michelin X® Line Energy™ Z+ steer tires or the Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tires.
Bargain tires are costly in the long run. Premium, big brand tires save you money, and with the England Carrier Services tire program, you can save on the tires that will save you money.
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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.
