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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Most Frequent Asked Questions about Commercial Truck Tires. What is the availability – do you have tires in stock? We carry the full product lines of major manufacturers such as; Michelin, Yokohama, Cooper Roadmaster, Goodyear, BFGoodrich, and Uniroyal. Call any of our locations and our trained personnel will be able to recommend a product that …
Why spend any more money on your tires and related services than you have to? When you partner with a service provider to provide fleet service, you can save a lot of money by reducing road calls, destroyed tires, and potentially damaged equipment. Further, a scheduled service contract means your maintenance will be standardized, predictable, …
Here at STTC, we specialize in adopting the latest state-of-the-art tire repair systems. We can help keep your tires on the road for longer and at lower costs. A perfect example of this is our Monaflex OTR Custom System, for vulcanization repairs of earthmover tires and similar large off-road vehicles. With the Monaflex repair system, …
Given how much money it costs over the course of a year to keep a commercial vehicle’s tires in working order, any driver or fleet operator is going to want to minimize those costs. Unfortunately, there’s one mistake we frequently see where people think they’re saving money, but they’re actually causing themselves more problems: Driving on mismatched …
Chances are, there are few investments more important to your business than your working vehicles. From independent drivers to commercial shippers, trucks are the backbone of their operations. They must be ready and kept in top condition at all times to guarantee high reliability and low operating costs. Rely on a Certified Truck Repair Technician for …
Since truck tires are usually one of the most expensive items in any transportation budget, it’s no wonder that independent owner-operators and fleet managers alike are always looking for ways to cut those costs. However, that does not mean that all tires are created equal! Buying the cheapest tires you can find will often lead …
Choosing the right mobile tire service is crucial, especially when dealing with commercial vehicles. A flat tire on a regular passenger vehicle can already cause stress and time wastage. For commercial trucks, the inconvenience is even more pronounced. You’ll find yourself not only stranded on the roadside waiting for assistance but also losing valuable shift …
Commercial tire selection is a critical decision often among the big-ticket expense items for fleet owners and managers. By managing tire costs and making the right commercial tire selection, you can save money for your organization while avoiding downtime from tires wearing out prematurely. Making the optimal commercial tire selection not only benefits your organization’s …