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SpecialsFleets Conduct Real-Life Tests Before Committing to New Tires
- August 30, 2019
- New Tires, Tire Retreading,
Despite a laundry list of advantages advertised by tire manufacturers, experienced fleet managers know that what you buy isn’t always what you get. Testing tires first-hand is the best way to determine whether or not you’ll get the desired benefits from your tire purchases. Read on to learn more about how to conduct a real-life …
Four Big Innovations in Tire Retreading
- March 15, 2018
- Articles, New Tires, News,
As a technology, tire retreading continues to advance alongside other shipping tech. Retreading has existed for about a century, and every decade brings improvements: Easier methods of retreading, better lifespans, and improved all-around results for owners. Today is no different. Tire retreading is better than ever, with even more benefits to owners and fleet managers. …
Get Even More Life Out of Your Tire Retreading with Proper Maintenance
- March 07, 2018
- Articles, New Tires, News,
As we’ve mentioned in this blog before, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding tire retreading. Some of these misconceptions have roots in earlier versions of the technology, from the 1980s, that did legitimately have issues. Others, however, simply have no basis in reality – like the idea that retreaded tires have lower lifespans than …
How Mismatched Tread Depths Can Ruin Your Commercial Truck Tires
- July 29, 2017
- New Tires,
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 …
How to Choose the Right Medium-Duty Commercial Truck Tires
- March 10, 2018
- Articles, New Tires, News,
Finding the right medium-duty tires can be tricky, since “medium-duty” is such a broad category. There are a lot of potential applications for trucking operations and to get the best performance from your tires you must select a tire designed for your needs. There is certainly no all-purpose answer here, but we can offer some guidance on …
Semi-Truck Steer Tire Inflation Leaves No Margin for Error
- November 29, 2019
- Category for Blog posts related to Commercial Truck Tires, New Tires, Tire Retreading, Tire Service,
When it comes to semi-truck tires— especially for steer tires — there’s little room for forgiveness due to poor inflation. Even a seemingly small amount of underinflation can result in catastrophic damage to your fleet’s trucks and drivers. The best way to protect against unnecessary blowouts and downtime is by implementing preventative maintenance practices to …
Service Tire Truck Centers Expands with Bedford, PA Location
- November 29, 2017
- Category for Blog posts related to Commercial Truck Tires, Earthmover Tires, Mobile Tire Service, New Tires, News, Road Service, Tire Retreading, Tire Service,
Service Tire Truck Centers Expands with Bedford, PA Location Service Tire Truck Centers, headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce the opening of our newest location in Bedford, Pennsylvania. Located at 1036 Industrial Avenue, Bedford, PA, the 48th STTC location, is conveniently located near the busy I76-PA Turnpike & Interstate 99 interchange. In addition …
The Difference Between Regional & Long-Haul Commercial Tires
- November 22, 2019
- Category for Blog posts related to Commercial Truck Tires, New Tires, Tire Service, Truck,
Choosing the right commercial tires for your trucking fleet might seem easy, but there’s a lot more to proper tire selection than meets the eye. Fleet managers should understand the specific application for their tires before selecting a set for their commercial trucks. Most fleets will need to choose between regional or long-haul commercial tires, …
Why Size Matters: Understanding Tire Sizes
- June 26, 2019
- Category for Blog posts related to Commercial Truck Tires, New Tires,
When it comes to choosing commercial truck tires for your fleet, selecting the right size is crucial. There are many different factors that make up a tire’s size, and failing to select the right fit for your trucks can be extremely detrimental to your fleet. How to Find Your Tire Size Each tire’s size is …
