HMD TRUCKING

01.Maintain proper tire inflation pressure. This is the No. 1 maintenance issue facing fleets today, regardless of the season. Underinflation leads to increased heat.  Heat is a tire’s worst enemy. Low inflation leads to reduced tire miles, reduced retreadability, poor fuel economy, and even an increase in the number of punctures. Check your tires and least weekly with a calibrated air pressure gauge.

02.Fingertip diagnostics. Running your hand across the tread surface can identify alignment related wear conditions. For example, if you run your hand across the tread surface and you feel a “stepped” wear pattern (not smooth), you probably have a vehicle toe-in condition. Catching alignment wear conditions early will allow  the truck  to be  corrected so the tire can still achieve high removal miles.

03.Visual tire inspection. Look for signs of sidewall damage and tread area punctures.