According to Michelin, a tire that has been driven at less than 80% of normal recommended operating pressure—the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure required to support a given load—is considered to be run-flat. Proper OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations must be followed when putting any tire and wheel back in service. Thus, any tire […]
Read MoreMichelin has introduced a new ag tire: the Michelin FloatXBib! Offering a higher load and speed rating than the MegaXBib 2 (191D / 188E), the FloatXBib works well on 4-wheeled spreaders as well as the current series of Terragators without the previous problem of shoulder cracking. “The very best part is that this tire is lower priced […]
Read MoreWhat is a tire casing? The tire casing is the body of the tire and includes components such as the bead, belt system, sidewall, body ply and inner liner—basically everything except the tread. This foundation upon which the tread sets is the supporting structure of the tire. It consists of plies anchored to the bead on one side running […]
Read MoreProper tires in good condition are essential for safe driving, transferring the engine’s torque and the driver’s control to the road surface to provide traction and directional control. But what’s going on when you see unusual tread wear? There are several “usual suspects” that affect a tire’s performance and safety. Irregular Drive Tire Wear Patterns […]
Read More“As a family-owned business, the Bauer Built Tire & Service team takes pride in being there for each other, for our partners, and for our customers, with a primary goal to get you on the road and traveling down the highway safely,” said Commercial Sales Director Arron Starwalt. “As a Michelin distributor, our values run […]
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