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Getting the most out of your tires

The cost of tires has shot through the roof in the last ten years and there isn’t much you can do to control that. Let's look into what you can control though. Below are ways to protect your investment.

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Proper tire inflation can extend tire life up to 30%

Alignment can extend tire life up to 30%

Tire rotation 

Monitoring tread depth between tires

Choosing a quality tire 

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Fuel

You would have to be living under a rock to not have noticed the sky rocketing fuel prices in the last year(s). Fleets have dividends in place to help offset the cost of fuel, but sometimes it doesn't seem like enough. The American Trucking Association estimates that even a one-cent decrease in the price of diesel fuel costs could boost industry revenue an additional $391 million in one year. We know there is a lot that is considered when trying to cut fuel cost and according to ATA every penny counts.

 

Choice of tire can save 11% in fuel 

Proper tire inflation save 1% in fuel

Total truck alignment save 2.5% in fuel

The importance of trailer alignments

 

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Tire wear patterns 

Shaking the steering wheel or Vibration