subject: Best Tire Options For Large Trucks [print this page] Choosing tires for large trucks is a lot more difficult than most people may think. Trucks require the right tires for their size and purpose of use. Unlike passenger vehicles, large trucks are designed to carry heavy loads over many miles, and therefore require tires that are puncture resistant, provide high performance on a variety of terrain, and produce less noise than passenger vehicle tires. Truck fleet operators need to choose the right tire, not only for the model of trucks in their fleet, but also the types of materials they haul.
Every company wants to save money, and large truck companies are no exception. However, buying low-quality truck tires will end up costing much more in the long run. Basically, you get what you pay for. Low quality tires cause trucks to have blow-outs and use more fuel, costing a lot of money in tire repair and replacement, fuel costs and downtime. To ensure you aren't losing money in these and other costs associated with cheap truck tires, always buy quality tires from a reputable dealer.
Before you buy tires for your fleet, you need to consider the type of wheels you need. The most common types of wheels are aluminum alloy and steel. There are many benefits to steel wheels, including their solid construction, more consistent composition and resistance to corrosion. Steel wheels are typically more uniform and less likely to wobble than alloy wheels. In addition they will last longer, as they are not as porous as alloy wheels, and therefore more resistant to corrosion from dirt and brake depletion. Aluminum alloy wheels, on the other hand, because they are more porous, provide better airflow through the wheels which can help cool down heated brakes.
The type of tire you choose will depend on the type of materials your fleet hauls. For instance, if you haul flatbed or other trailers for long distances over the road, you will want a different type of tire than if you haul materials such as rock or sand for short distances. If your trucks will be hauling over dimensional freight, you will want a different type of truck tire altogether. Whatever you haul, there are truck tires specifically designed to fit your needs.
Sunstate Equipment Co. offers a wide variety of truck tires and wheels at affordable prices. Sunstate's Tire Division provides large truck tires, heavy equipment tires and tire service that will help you save money and reduce downtime. Sunstate Equipment Co. is a Tire Industry Association (TIA) Certified service provider that has been delivering superior products and services for over 25 years. Our Tire Division offers the utmost in quality and value on a range of truck tires, equipment tires and tire service and repair. Call (602) 220-0089 or visit http://tires.sunstateequip.com/ to learn more about the company.
by: Kevin B. Harper
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