Selecting the right tread pattern for tires used on the often-hostile road surface of a construction site, as shown here on this dump truck, can help resist "chipping and chunking" caused by stones ...

Every tire guy like me loves it when tread is worn evenly to 4/32nd or 2/32nd, depending on the position and application. A perfectly worn steer, drive, or trailer tire is a thing of beauty and a sign ...

Tires are one of the biggest operating expenses for any trucking company, but some carriers don’t treat them like the diagnostic tool they are. They see tread loss as the cost of doing business, when ...

The following was published in CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit, 8th edition, sponsored by Valvoline Heavy Duty. CCJ's Equipment Maintenance Toolkit is a complementary industry resource, courtesy ...

Do wide-base single tires wear differently than standard tires in dual assemblies? There’s a perception among some users and prospective users of wide base tires that they will experience different ...

Used car shopping feels like detective work crossed with gambling-except the house always knows more than you do. Dealers polish paint, replace air fresheners, and run vehicles through reconditioning ...

There are four basic procedures that must be maintained to prevent unnecessary tire wear. The tires must beproperlyinflated; front-end alignment must be correct for thetypeof tire, vehicle and driving ...

In cars, swapping oil happens a lot – yet flipping your tires around matters just as much. It might sound small; still, ...

Adding tire rotation to your maintenance routine probably sounds like a nuisance. But even when alignment is kept up to snuff, tires do wear unevenly. Add to this the tendency for parts to wear and ...