subject: Things To Consider When Purchasing Large Truck Tires [print this page] When you buy large truck tires for your fleet, there are a few things you need to consider to ensure your trucks will operate at peak efficiency. First and foremost, you must check the truck's manual to find the correct size of tire for your semi truck or simply read the outside wall of the tire you want to replace. Placing the wrong size tires on your trucks will result in poor vehicle performance, increased fuel usage and may even cause dangerous and costly blowouts. Once you've determined the size of tire you need, there are a few other things you'll need to consider. Below are just a few of the things you need to take into account before purchasing new truck tires:
Tread: How will the truck be used? This will help to determine the type of tread you need. Choose the tire tread that best fits the purpose of your truck, whether it be long haul treads that maximize traction for heavy loads or a tread designed to minimize wind resistance and decrease fuel costs. If your truck will be driven on muddy or rough roads at construction sites, a different type of tire tread will be necessary.
Buy in Pairs: When replacing tires on large trucks, it is recommended that you replace tires in pairs to ensure each side is properly balanced. When tires wear out, they lose rubber. It follows, therefore, that the tread on new tires will be thicker than the tread on used tires. If you don't replace the tires on both sides of the vehicle, your truck will be out of balance, resulting in poor performance and decreased fuel mileage. Always replace truck tires in pairs to ensure maximum efficiency.
Quality: Buying off-name tires may be okay for passenger vehicles, but not for commercial vehicles. Choose reliable brand names, such as Michelin, Firestone, Yokohama or Goodyear to ensure you are getting quality tires. Yes, it will cost a little more up front, but a good quality tire will save you money in the long run. Brand-name tires will last longer, and are more reliable, so you won't have to spend as much on service, repair and maintenance of the tires. Trucks travel long distances with heavy loads, which requires quality truck tires. Remember, you get what you pay for.
Keep these things in mind when you are considering purchasing new tires for your fleet of trucks, and you will get the best value for your money.
by: Kevin B. Harper
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