Tires are among the largest line items in a fleet budget, and much of that spend is avoidable. Tires that wear out early are almost always telling you about a problem somewhere else on the vehicle.
Alignment is the quiet killer
A unit out of alignment scrubs tread on every mile and can cut tire life dramatically. Feathered or cupped wear is the tell. Correct alignment on the steer, drive, and trailer axles pays for itself many times over in tire life and better fuel economy.
Pressure and rotation matter more than they seem
Underinflated tires run hot, wear the edges, and fail early. A simple pressure and rotation program keeps wear even and extends the life of the whole set. It is unglamorous work that quietly protects a big budget line.
Retreading the right casings
For sound casings on drive and trailer positions, retreading cuts tire cost significantly compared to buying new. Managed well, it is one of the clearest savings available to a fleet.
Read the wear, fix the cause
Every irregular wear pattern points to a cause: alignment, pressure, or worn suspension. Fixing the cause is what makes the next set of tires last.
Watching your tire spend climb? Request service for an alignment and tire program that protects your budget.
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