Four More Signs Your Truck Needs New Tires

Maintaining your truck (or trucks) is important whether you own one or much more than that. Well-maintained trucks are safer, they drive better, and need less maintenance. However, one of the most forgotten parts of maintaining trucks is the tires.

Due to the cost, most people avoid buying tires for as long as they can. This is fine as long as you are watching them closely.

Here are some more signs that your truck needs new tires.

Damaged tires are unsafe for driving. There are times when sidewalls get cracks and gouges. This happens over time due to aging and weather. It can also happen with poor alignment of a vehicle.

When tires weaken, bulges and blisters appear. This is also dangerous and more likely to cause a blowout. Any time that you notice a bulge or blister, you must replace the tire immediately.

Look for patterns of wear. There are times when the tires on your vehicle don’t wear evenly so it is important to monitor the wear on your tires.

Unevenly wearing tires need to be investigated. You will need to find out why they are doing this. You should make sure that your tires are inflated the right amount. Over and underinflated tires can cause problems. Misalignment of a vehicle can be a serious problem that can be found with uneven wear on a tire.

If your vehicle is vibrating, you may need new tires. Though some vibration is expected when you are driving, there are times when it can mean that there is a problem with your tires. Tires that are out-of-balance will vibrate and shake, especially as you gain speed.

These tires need to be inspected for misalignment, unbalanced tires, or other problems with your vehicle. Even if the vibration is not due to your tires, driving a vehicle with a shake can damage the tires so you may need to replace them sooner than expected.

It is necessary to replace tires, even though it is expensive. However, by keeping a close eye on them, you can get the most wear and tear out of each pair. Waiting until it is too late is just waiting for an accident!

By having a good maintenance program, your vehicles and drivers will be safer. It is also important to make sure that you have enough insurance to cover any problems. Don’t hesitate to contact us for all of your insurance needs. We provide commercial truck insurance in the states of Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Iowa & Nebraska.

David Ott

David Ott