THE WEAR OF YOUR TIRES IS RIDING ON TIRE ROTATIONS One of the simplest things you can do to take care of them is have your tires rotated regularly. Many people will purchase new tires and not drive away truly realizing how critical this is to the life of those new tires. Tire rotation is… Read More
How can wheel alignment benefit your fleet operation? The number one and two operating expenses in over-the-road transportation are fuel and tires. Both are typically perceived as hard to control. Routine wheel alignment is the most effective way to control tire costs and can impact fuel costs as well. Between 70 and 80 percent of… Read More
Spring Tractor Tire Checklist While we know you are eager to get into the field this spring, make sure you do these simple maintenance checks on your tires to ensure ready for work. It is important to check all your tires as you prepare your equipment. This Spring tractor tire checklist helps you locate any… Read More
TIRE ROTATIONS ARE CRITICAL TO THE LIFE OF YOUR TIRES Tires are your vehicle’s ONLY touch to the road. One of the simplest things you can do to take care of them is have your tires rotated regularly. Many people will purchase new tires and not drive away truly realizing how critical this is… Read More
Your vehicle’s tires are very susceptible to the changing of the seasons. Just as the cold weather during the winter decreases tire pressure, during the hot summer your tire pressure actually increases. The increase in tire pressure is due to two factors. The first being that during the summer time there is much more humidity… Read More
Folks often have the tendency to judge tire quality purely on the shape their tires are in, tread-wise. While this is often a good indicator of the condition your tire is in, there is another issue tires can face that doesn’t necessarily show in the tread. Dry rot. Dry rot’s biggest causes are from vehicle… Read More
Your fleet’s tires are crucial to your success. Quality tires can keep your vehicles on the road for longer, ensuring you can meet your customer’s stringent deadlines. So, when it comes time to outfit your trucks with a new set, you want to make sure they have the best tires. For fleet managers, the bottom… Read More
Spring is finally here, and summer will soon be right behind it. Whether it’s spring break or summer vacation, soon families all over the country will be taking time off from work and school to go on family road trips. Are you and your family planning a trip? Before you go loading up the car… Read More
Rain or shine, sleet or snow, your fleet needs to ready to roll all year round. Preventative maintenance and keeping up on regularly servicing your company trucks, vans and vehicles is the best way to your fleet running at full force. Obviously, as issues with vehicles occur they need to be taken care of as… Read More
The sometimes-rough conditions of rural farm fields present many hazards for the tires on your tractors and farm equipment. There are the odd rocks and debris as well as critters can rough up your tires. However, many farmers will agree that one of the most dangerous things can run into on the farm is stubble.… Read More