How to Care for Commercial Truck Tires

Commercial trucks are the backbone of our country in many ways. They provide reliable and quick movement of goods across the United States! However, with frequent use, commercial trucks require regular maintenance. Our team at DTI Trucks is here to be a resource for all of your truck needs, so we’ve put together a quick guide for caring for your truck tires. 

Tread

The tread on a tire provides traction and contributes to a smooth ride. When you put a lot of hours on a truck tire, it will eventually experience serious tread wear. It’s important to have accurate knowledge of safe tread depths when you’re driving a truck because balding tires can cause serious damage and accidents. 

Alignment

Another thing you’ll need to do every now and then is have your tires aligned. It’s likely that your tires will be jostled a lot on the road as you travel across different interstates and terrains. When that happens, the alignment can change, which can cause uneven wear on your tires. Bad tire alignment can lead to blowouts and expedited wear on your tread. 

Air Pressure

Something you should do often is check the air pressure in each tire. Air pressure can fluctuate from the temperature, but a major loss of air pressure might indicate a leak or damage in the tire. 

It’s also important to understand that air pressure can have a direct impact on the performance and efficiency of your tires. 

Inspections

Regularly inspecting your tires can increase your uptime and reduce the risk of problems on the road. Ideally, you can complete tire inspections before and after each trip. 

To learn more about caring for your commercial truck tires visit us in Wheat Ridge or Denver, CO. We can service your truck and tires, tow your vehicle, and help you find the right rental option!