{"id":6586,"date":"2020-05-19T12:03:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T18:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/?p=6586"},"modified":"2020-05-19T12:05:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T18:05:01","slug":"why-is-proper-tire-care-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/why-is-proper-tire-care-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Proper Tire Care Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tires are one of the transportation industry\u2019s top major expenses, accounting for approximately 2% of overall costs. When purchasing tires, many trucking businesses only think of the up-front costs of the tires. Improper tire care can affect productivity, uptime and fuel efficiency, costing you lots of time and money. The better the tire care, the longer they\u2019ll last and keep your money in your pocket. Here are four ways you can prolong the life of your tires:<\/p>\n
Maintaining proper tire pressure is the number one way to prevent tire failures on the road. Ensure tires are inflated to the recommended air pressure to extend the life of the tire and help with fuel economy. According to the\u00a0US Department of Energy<\/a>, gas mileage is improved by up to 3.3 percent when tires are properly inflated.<\/p>\n Pre-trip inspections are always recommended for proper tire care, but are you doing them for every trip? You should be. Checking for proper inflation, looking for visual warning signs such as cuts, cracks, irregular wear and bulges in the tire can save you delays down the road. No one wants to be stuck waiting for\u00a0roadside service<\/a>\u00a0when the tire issue could have been avoided.<\/p>\n Tires that are nearing the end of their tread life are more susceptible to punctures or cuts. Also, once the grooves wear down, the tire is unable to channel water from beneath the tread, making you more susceptible to hydroplaning. When inspecting your tires, note that steer tires must have 4\/32nd<\/sup>\u00a0of an inch tread depth and all other tires must have 2\/32nd<\/sup>tread.<\/p>\n Yes, rotating tires takes time, and some see this task as a nuisance. But the position of the tire, the load distribution and the proper alignment all determine how a tire will wear. Rotating tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles helps distribute tread wear evenly and tires last longer.<\/p>\n By following these simple tips, you can increase the life of your tires. You will also increase your fuel efficiency and avoid downtime caused by roadside tire emergencies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ###<\/p>\nConduct Pre-Trip Inspections<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Inspect Tire for Proper Tread Depth<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Rotate Tires Regularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n