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 …
Batteries contribute to the overall performance of a truck. “According to the ATA, battery and alternator problems are the third highest operating expense after fuel and tires. They also account for 11.7% of problems on the road.” Knowing how long a battery life is, what the state of charge is and the health of the …
There has been some controversy over tire retreading in recent years, with many raising concerns about retread’s safety and effectiveness. Undoubtedly, this is also somewhat due to tire retreading being partially unregulated, and therefore creating some variance in the quality of products on the market. However, the truth is this: When you have tire retreaded …
When operating in off-road industries like oil and gas, using regular trucks on challenging terrains can be tough. Conventional commercial tires often struggle with mud, sand, snow, or ice when surfaces are unpaved. Instead of constructing roads, consider a commercial truck rubber track conversion to effectively navigate these difficult conditions. What Are Rubber Tracks? Rubber …
From the earliest stone or wooden wheels with performance issues to the modern era, tire technology has come a long way, particularly for commercial trucks. Today’s commercial truck tire technology is constantly evolving, resulting in longer-lasting and better-performing tires. Explore some of the most recent advancements and innovations in commercial truck tire technology. Smart Tires …