Fleet and commercial vehicles run through tires relatively fast. However, it’s better to catch a bad one before it blows than to just run it until it pops - it’ll save you a lot of wasted time, money, and headache. Besides bad tread, how do you know your tires are about to walk off the job? T&A Truck Specialist, Inc in Tampa, FL has the answers. Let’s take a look at some signs your tires need to be replaced.
Your vehicle drives like a space shuttle re-entering the atmosphere
Your truck or fleet vehicles aren’t 80s Cadillacs (if they are, you run a cool operation.) Still, they shouldn’t bump and rattle so hard down the road, that your driver can’t see straight. A bump or a broken belt inside a tire might not be obvious at a glance, but you’ll feel it going down the road. If you always feel like you’re driving down a brick road, no matter how smooth the pavement is, one or more of your tires might be about to give up the ghost.
Your vehicle drives like you’re in gale-force winds
Box trucks, semis, and vans glow around pretty easily when the wind picks up. However, if your vehicle feels like it’s swaying over the road no matter what the weather is like, your tires might be to blame. Particularly on heavier vehicles with big tires, this becomes an issue as the tire begins to degrade internally, and isn’t as structurally sound as it once was. It could be a suspension issue - but tires are the best place to start looking.
The vehicle drives alright, but the tires look like they spent time at the bottom of the ocean.
Dry rotting and cracking will ruin a tire that otherwise looks fine - just because it has good tread and is the right shape, doesn’t mean it’s good. Check for roughness on the surface, dryness, and cracking. Have dry rotted tires replaced...you’ll be surprised how much better your vehicle drives.
If you’re experiencing any of these conditions, get new tires; it’s a matter of time before one leaves you stranded. If you aren’t sure if a tire is to blame for your problem, we can help there too. Let us take a look.
No matter your repair or maintenance needs, we’ve got you covered. For the best fleet and commercial service shop in Tampa, FL, call or stop by T&A Truck Specialist, Inc today.
