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Proper inflation is the most important
requirement for maximum tyre safety and tyre mileage.
| Correct tyre pressure provides proper sidewall
flexing and safe operating temperature of the tyres.
Under-inflation creates excessive heat,
seriously reducing tyre life, increases fuel consumption and can cause tyre failure.
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Tyre expenses are one of the greatest costs in
a commercial vehicle operation. Tyres rank only behind labour and fuel in the cost of
doing business. |
Under-inflation of tyres is
particularly serious when the inside tyre of a dual set begins losing pressure.
Because the inside tyre is hard
to see and it is supported by the outside tyre, the problem
may not be noticeable in the way the vehicle handles, until it
is too late. After travelling a long distance, the inside
tyre can build enormous heat, sometimes breaking into flames.
The outside tyre, now
supporting the whole load for its paired set, is also damaged. In some cases both tyres
fail with very dangerous consequences.
Maintaining the correct
pressure is the easiest, yet most important thing you can do to gain the best performance,
economy and safety from your tyres.
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What image do you project when you don't meet freight delivery schedules?
How important is it to you to
carry passengers, even with tyres having punctures?
How much does the safety of
your fleet interest you?
Do you want to increase
efficiency and profitability?
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