Tips for bus and truck tires
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Tire aspect ratio for commercial vehicles
Like other tire dimensions, the aspect ratio plays a role in determining the tire's performance and suitability for various applications. Together with other qualities of commercial tires, the aspect ratio affects the tire's height, load-carrying capacity, and maneuverability, which are all the more important when operating heavy commercial vehicles.. -
DOT code on commercial tires: Reading tire markings
Knowing how to read the tire sidewall and decipher different information about heavy tires is a useful skill to have when buying new tires for commercial vehicles. In addition to tire size, speed rating and load index, the tire DOT code can provide you with valuable information about the tires. -
Tire load index for commercial tires
One central aspect of tire specifications for light passenger vehicles and heavy machinery alike, is the load index. The importance of tire load is even greater for commercial vehicles, including trucks, tractors, forestry machinery, and earthmoving equipment. -
Tire speed rating on commercial tires
The markings in your heavy tire come in handy when finding suitable tires and matching them with your equipment and implements. One valuable piece of information indicated by tire markings is the speed rating, or the maximum speed the tire can maintain safely. -
A reliable and sensible choice: Recapping tires saves money and environment
The Nordic countries have a long tradition of recapping tires. And for good reason. It helps to curb the fleet maintenance costs, but more importantly, it is an easy way to reduce emissions. In this article, our Sales Director, Janne Ruhanen, explains why you should consider recapping when your tires are starting to wear out. -
Tire markings for commercial vehicles
Selecting heavy tires for tractors, trucks, and other heavy machinery requires an understanding of the tires’ different features, such as size, carrying capacity and tire type. Fortunately, tire manufacturers include valuable information in the form of tire markings that help you find exactly the right tires for your vehicle.