Best Winter Tires

As products are distributed to a higher degree across the nation, there are now more trucks than ever frequenting our highways. Even though tires are only a small cost of the whole equation of getting goods to our stores, they are an item that wears out over time. The tire wear is a function of several factors, in optimal conditions the wear is very low and the tires will last a long time. With increased load the wear will increase and especially if you have the wrong tires or a low quality tire mounted on your rig. Below we will look at how you can improve the tire economy of your fleet without impacting the safety. Considering a long haul truck can easily have 18 heavy truck tires mounted on them, there will be a lot of tires to change as they wear out. The tire wear will increase as well if they are not well maintained. A big cause of high tire wear is under-inflation of the tire. Under-inflation can damage the casing of the tire, if the tire has been severely under-infla...

There are some important things to consider when buying tires. Living in Oregon and dealing with lots of rain the risk for hydroplaning is quite big. It is very important to equip your car with a high quality tire dedicated to the season that you will be driving in. What else can you do to prevent hydroplaning? There are two types of hydroplaning aquaplaning and slushplaning. Aquaplaning being from water or rain and slushplaning from melted snow and ice or in other words slush. The effect is the same, basically a loss of contact with the road and thereby a loss of control of your car. This can be quite disconcerting and obviously very dangerous. Here are some important tips how to avoid hydroplaning. Make sure you have good quality tires and that they are properly inflated. Rotate and replace when necessary. Slow down when roads are wet and avoid puddles and standing water. It is also important to have the right tires for the season. This is because in the winter, dedicate...