1. TOP 5 CAUSES OF
DANGEROUS
TRUCK TYRES
PART 1
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2. IN THIS SERIES, WE’RE
GOING TO LOOK AT SOME OF
THE COMMON CAUSES AND
POSSIBLE REPAIRS FOR
TRUCK TYRES.
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3. #1. IMPACT BREAKS &
TREAD BREAK UP
Common causes
• Over inflating your tyres
• Carrying a load that’s too heavy or unsuited to the rig
Possible repairs
• Check your tyre pressure, and match it to the load your carrying
• Avoid objects on the road, pass around them slowly when possible
Source: www.continental-truck.com/www/transport_us_en/
4. #2. CUTS
Common causes
• Cuts are another common problem on the road
• Materials from nearby construction sites, bits of metal, glass, even sharp rocks can
cause cuts in a tyre
Possible repairs
• If you find yourself stuck on the pointy end, a tyre expert can usually repair or
remould tyres for isolated and deep cuts
Source: www.continental-truck.com/www/transport_us_en/
5. #3. STRESSED TREAD AREA
Common causes
• There’s a lot of moisture in the ground; increased moisture means tyres
are more likely to slip and wear quicker
• Tyres are over inflated
Possible repairs
• Pick different tyres if you know you’ll be operating in certain situations
• Adjust your tyre pressure; do not over inflate your tyres
Source: www.continental-truck.com/www/transport_us_en/
6. #4. FLAT SPOT
Common causes
• Incorrect adjustments to trailer breaks
• Defective breaking systems
Possible repairs
• Avoid sharp breaking unless absolutely necessary
• Look into installing an automatic, anti-lock breaking system
• Check your breaks and breaking system - do they need adjustment?
Source: www.continental-truck.com/www/transport_us_en/
7. #5. CARCASS RUPTURE
Common causes
• When an object becomes stuck between dual tyres, there’s the risk of extreme
sidewall damage to tyres, even the breaking apart of the tyre casing
• You should regularly check for any objects that could be trapped between tyres
Possible repairs
• Deflate the tyres while safely parked off the road
• If still trapped, the outer tyre may need to be removed
Source: www.continental-truck.com/www/transport_us_en/
