Equip Your Trucks with the Right Tires for Hauling Heavy Materials
From hauling materials into a manufacturing plant to getting goods to the market, long haul and regional hauling trucks have a high degree of stressors placed on their tires during their normal operations. Constant stopping and starting, frequent turns and other surface aggressions are a few of the factors that wear down regional haul truck tires in particular.
From hauling materials into a manufacturing plant to getting goods to the market, long haul and regional hauling trucks have a high degree of stressors placed on their tires during their normal operations. Constant stopping and starting, frequent turns and other surface aggressions are a few of the factors that wear down regional haul truck tires in particular. Without proper tires or preventative maintenance, problems in your haul schedule could arise.
What are some things to consider when transporting materials to and from manufacturing plants?
Here’s a quick overview:
- Hauling Logistics – Is your fleet running a long haul or a regional haul load? Long hauls tend to mean less wear over the life of the tire, due to lower abrasions and roll resistance. The increased lateral scrub on a regional haul might be more significant because of secondary roads.
- Haul Weight – Fluctuation in weight is another factor to consider when equipping your fleet with the right tire. A truck hauling finished products and heavier weights might want to go to a super wide tire like the Michelin XOne, which is 400 lbs. lighter for the pair. What does that mean? It means the fleet can haul more materials.
- The Optimal Tires for the Job – Long haul and regional tires are built for different jobs. Miles traveled and road conditions (highway driving versus inter-city) are important to consider. You should also ask which tire has the best rolling resistance for boosted fuel economy. These factors are important to consider during the selection process.
- Tire Inflation – According to Adam Bosacki, Bauer Built Cedar Rapids Store Manager, “many tire problems are caused by insufficient attention to tire pressure. To make sure that every truck has properly inflated tires, weighing your truck can determine if additional inflation is required. Under-inflation increases the deflection of the sidewalls, which can over-flex and generate too much heat. This results in carcass fatigue and deterioration. In the case of over-inflation, the carcass becomes more susceptible to damage in the form of shocks and rapid tread wear.”
Before you get ready to haul materials to the manufacturing plant, ensure you have the proper equipment for the job. Bauer Built Tire is equipped to handle all of your long haul and regional tire needs. Visit one of our locations or give us a call today to learn more!
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