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The #1 reason for tire failure is under inflation!

Spring Time Tech Tip:

The #1 reason for tire failure is under inflation!

Most of the major tire companies have spent an enormous amount of time and money looking into why tires fail and all of them agree on the #1 reason!! A vast majority of the tires running up and down our Hwy are at least 10 psi short on the recommended inflation. “So what!” you say.

trk-tireWell, most of the large unwrapped treads you see on the shoulder are NOT recaps they are virgin tires that got too hot and came apart. A majority of the time when a cap blows you get all those small pieces scattered in the road. Also, if you run a low tire next to another tire with correct air for any length of time you will set a wear pattern for the life of the tire with correct psi and decrease the overall life of both tires.

This is one more reason why when we service a unit here at SOS we check the air psi with a gauge on all tires as part of our standard service. It is not an oil change it is a FULL SERVICE. We want to ensure every customer gets the most out their fleets from the tires to the engine. Call or stop by to schedule an appointment today and let us help you keep your down time to a minimum with proper pm service!