September 2017

FAQs about Mobile Tire Service

September 14, 2017
Mobile Tire Service,

1. Q: Is there an age limit to casings? Answer: No, for example, waste fleets (garbage trucks) typically will retread a casing with any age. (For our stock production we roughly cap the age at 10 years. I’d say roughly 75% of the tires we retread are less than 7 years to give you an …

September 13, 2017
Tire Service,

Why spend any more money on your tires and related services than you have to? When you partner with a tire dealer like STTC to provide fleet tire service, you can save a lot of money on services which you’re going to need either way. Further, a scheduled service contract means your maintenance will be …

September 12, 2017
Road Service,

In passenger vehicles, the question of balancing tires is a no-brainer. Of course, they should be balanced, and regularly. However, when you bring up balancing in regards to commercial truck tires, it’s more complex. . . There are clear benefits to balancing truck tire steers, but no consensus has formed that recommends the balancing of …

September 11, 2017
News,

Accella Tire Fill Systems has teamed up with American Forests in creating the “One Tote, One Tree” green program. Through this partnership, Accella plants a tree for each tote of product sold. Service Tire Truck Centers is proud to be able to help with this awesome cause! Accella Tire Fill Systems has presented us with …

September 13, 2017
Truck,

When dealing with commercial truck tires, repairs are a fairly easy process. You start by cleaning the injury, then inserting a plug, and finally covering the injury area with glue, a patch. However, things are a different when you’re trying to repair earthmover tires. When dealing with a tire that can cost thousands of dollars, …

2020 Best Practices for OTR Tire Maintenance
Submitted by Editor STTC on Thu, 2/27/2020 - 11:00 am
When it comes to off-the-road (OTR) tires, fleet managers need to make sure they get the most out of their investment. That means implementing a maintenance plan to ensure earthmover tires stay in good working condition for the long-term. Get the most out of your OTR tires in 2020 by following the guidelines below. …
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Why Truck Tire Retreading is Better Than Ever
Submitted by Editor STTC on Mon, 2/24/2020 - 11:00 am
Back when our truck tire retreading business was a simple 3,000-square-foot retread shop in rural Pennsylvania, retread tires weren’t exactly renowned for their safety and reliability. Antiquated retreading practices did little to factor out human error, often resulting in low-quality materials not suitable for widespread commercial use. However, recent advancements in truck tire retreading have …
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