Extending Tire Life

Improving tire life in 2 aspects:

–The tire itself, the following factors are very important:

• Basic workmanship and materials.
• Air pressure maintenance
• Tyre matching
• A rotation policy
• Tyre records/analysis
• Repair procedures

–Working site conditions, Including the following factors:

• Type of equipment
• Weight of distribution
• Speed
• Haul length
• Wheel position
• Ambient temperature
• Underfoot conditions
• Operator habits

Tips for using tires:

• Keep your tires clean by simply hosing them down.
• Remove embedded rocks, Wash off dirt.
• Rotate tires that wear faster , replace any tires that appear to show signs of excessive wear, are damaged, or defective in any way.
• Always use approved tire and rim combinations for sizes and contours.
• Monitor and adjust air pressure, never exceed manufacturer’s recommended tire inflation pressure.
• Consider the weight of your load and keep it balanced.
• Don’t spin the tires when digging.

If you have any doubt about the correct, safe method of performing any step in the demounting, mounting, adding or removing, or inflating process – STOP!

Seek out expert assistance from a qualified person.