Truck Tires

Do you know how to tell when your truck tires are worn too thin? Or how to prevent them from wearing too thin for as long as possible? For trucking fleets, tires are the second most expensive item, next to gasoline. For private truck drivers who have to drive off road, in rough terrain, or with a large load, they’re crucial to maintain properly.

So what can you do to maintain your truck tires? You can start by regularly checking the pressure of your tires to make sure they are not overfilled or underfilled. If your tires are overfilled, they have the potential of exploding when you drive. If your tires are underfilled, you are putting necessary strain on the rubber – and you are also putting the tires at risk of popping.

How can you check the pressure on your truck tires? In order to properly check the pressure on your tires, you must do it when the tires are still completely cool (before you start driving for the day). You must also use a properly calibrated tool, rather than any other technique that will supposedly work as well. You should also look at and feel your tires on occasion to ensure that nothing is ripping or cracked.

But what if your truck tires might be old as it is and you think they may need to be replaced? Chances are, if you think your tires are too old to function properly, they more than likely are. However, one way to test if your truck tires definitely are too old for continued use is to insert a penny between the treads. On a smaller sized vehicle, the treads should reach to Lincoln’s head. But for larger trucks, you will want the tread to reach further down the penny. If it does not, you definitely need to get new truck tires.

Truck Tires