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SECTION 5
5.1 TIRES
5.1.1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Over and under inflation are the greatest causes of tire damage. Over inflation does not
compensate for overloading. Rapid tire wear is the result of either condition and may be apparent at
different places on the tire. Always keep tires inflated to proper pressure as stamped on the side of
the tire.
Driving on tires that are not properly inflated is dangerous and will cause tire damage. Under
inflation causes excessive heat to build up which may result in sudden tire failure. Factors that can
affect your needed tire pressure are load, speed, road surface and handling. The correct tire
pressure can be obtained from your tire dealer.
Always deflate a tire by removing the valve core prior to removal from the vehicle or disassembling
of parts. Never reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated without removing and
checking for damage.
Click on the link to see vendor file for general tire information.
5.1.2
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAILER TIRES
EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM SPEED WILL CAUSE HEAT BUILD-UP WHICH CAN RESULT IN
SUDDEN TIRE DESTRUCTION, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY.
THE MAXIMUM LOAD THAT CAN BE PUT ON A TRUCK TIRE IS DEPENDENT UPON THE
SPEED AT WHICH THE TIRE WILL BE USED. CONSULT THE TIRE MANUFACTURERS’ DATA
BOOK FOR THE INFORMATION ON THE ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR YOUR TIRES IN YOUR
APPLICATION.
DO NOT EXCEED THE TIRE MANUFACTURERS’ MAXIMUM
SPEED RESTRICTION.
DO NOT OVERLOAD. MAINTAIN PROPER MINIMUM
INFLATION FOR LOAD CARRIED.
LINK TO VENDOR FILE
