FleetOwner - Tires

Question 63
Posted by Jim on March 29, 2005

Ford dealers are in trouble with orders for class 6 & 7 trucks and we are told Goodyear is the reason. Can you explain this for me?

There is a global shortage of radial truck tires. All tire manufactuers have similar issues. We are doing everything we can to supply all the OE vehicle manufactuers with sufficient product.

Question 83
Posted by Ray on March 28, 2005

Regarding the question from Roy Bureau dated 3-5-05. Could you please send me the engineering data book referenced, about proper tire pressure based on actual tire load?
address
Ray Marshall
c/o Dominion East Ohio
1000 West Wilbeth Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44514
Thank You !

in the mail

Question 84
Posted by Ed on March 26, 2005

what are the advantage to running loprofile tires

Same load carrying capacity as standard aspect ratio but smaller overall diameter.

Question 86
Posted by Rick on March 21, 2005

We run 50% off road and use the off road compound in our recaps and steer tires. Our mileage is very low. Any suggestions to increase mileage?? Also, what is the perfect tire program in a situation like this??

The off road compound has higher tear resistant and better traction vs the standard over the road compound. Maintaining the proper air pressure is the best that you can hope for to maximize mileage.

Question 85
Posted by Jim on March 21, 2005

Does plugging a tire leak reduce the high-speed safety of a tire?

not if the repair is done properly.

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