You rely on your diesel work truck every day. You need it to tow things, haul things, and get you to and from job sites. We talked in a previous blog post about overloading your work truck and how dangerous that can be. This can be especially hard on the truck’s tires. Even if you don’t overload your truck, United Diesel Repair advises that the everyday wear and tear on the tires can reduce their lifespan if you don’t take care of them. Let’s talk about crucial tire maintenance for your work truck below.
Check the Air Pressure
It’s a good idea to check the air pressure in your diesel work truck’s tires every two weeks. Always make sure that each tire is inflated to the recommended PSI. Never underinflate or overinflate the tires. Doing this can damage the tires’ interiors and wear down the tires’ treads unevenly. Rather, keep your tires inflated to the recommended PSI, and don’t forget about your spare tire.
Inspect the Tires
Take a good look at each tire while you are checking the air pressure, as well. Make sure that you don’t see any nails, screws, or other construction debris stuck in the tire tread. It’s also important to inspect the sidewalls of the tires to ensure they aren’t showing signs of premature wear. Make certain they aren’t bubbling, cracking, or splitting. Check the tire tread, too, to ensure it is wearing down evenly.
Rotate the Tires
Plan to have your work truck’s tires rotated every 10,000 miles at a maximum. It’s better to have this done sooner, especially if you drive on a lot of rough roads. Rotating the tires changes the pressure points on the tire tread. Failing to rotate the tires will cause uneven points of pressure and tread wear.
Balance the Wheels
Balance the wheels every time you rotate the tires. This ensures that each tire’s weight is distributed in such a way that all of the wheels are balanced across the axles. Signs that your diesel work truck has wheels that are out of balance include uneven tire tread wear and vibration when you pick up speed.
Align the Wheels
Finally, a good rule of thumb is to align your diesel work truck’s wheels once a year. It’s easy for the work trucks wheel’s to be knocked out of alignment on construction sites because the surfaces on which you are driving are bumpy and uneven.
United Diesel Repair in Flowery Branch, GA, can help you keep your diesel work truck’s tires and wheels in the best shape possible. Call us today for a tire and wheel inspection.
