Tire Life Can be Extended

Saturday Service.  A large manufacture of "off the road" tires recently made a detailed study of tire maintenance on an earthmoving project which totaled 5 million tire miles. During this period, a rigid inspection and maintenance schedule was initiated. Additionally, haul roads were better maintained. The results were as anticipated: Increased tire life, decreased downtime. Previously tire inflation pressures were erratic. In fact only 48% of all the tires operated at recommended pressures. Twenty to twenty five pounds variation from recommended pressures was common. Cuts. or minor damage ad also been overlooked.