The Challenges of Urban Fleets
The challenges of mid-sized fleets in urban settings differ from those of fleets traveling cross-country on the open road. Companies with fleets consisting of box trucks and vans often have more to worry about when it comes to the longevity and care of their fleet’s tires. Factors like start-stop work in city traffic and higher abrasion on roads make a difference in tire life. At Bauer Built, we are committed to fitting you with the appropriate tires for your vehicles, all year round.
There are a host of factors that contribute to the additional wear and tear of everyday city driving that will shorten up the life of your smaller class truck tires. With external threats such as hitting and scraping curbs, consistent turns, pot holes, higher risk of fender benders, and other city hazards, it’s important to make sure you have tires that are durable for anything the city can throw at you.
It’s also important to keep updated records. Tracking your fleet’s activities and routes, as well as the total mileage traveled, on each truck of your fleet can help you plan for fleet servicing. Utilizing tires with thicker tread is also wise as urban applications scrub tires off before irregular wear patterns can develop. Deeper tread also helps prevent a wear and tear disaster like a puncture that could result in lost time, missed appointments or other money-wasting hiccups before they happen.
At Bauer Built Tire & Service, we provide commercial tires to customers across the Midwest from locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Feel free to use our commercial tire guide to learn more about drive, steer, trailer and all position tires, and compare the functions and features to choose the right tire for your needs. We also invite you to browse our tire catalog full of the best brands in the industry to save money.
For more information on tires for your mid-sized fleet vehicles, contact one of our several locations!
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