{"id":434,"date":"2020-10-05T08:02:08","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T13:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=434"},"modified":"2021-06-22T09:35:35","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T14:35:35","slug":"tips-semi-truck-tire-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/tips-semi-truck-tire-pressure\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Surefire Tips to Maintain Proper Semi Truck Tire Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"

While not that many people give tire pressure a second thought, getting it right when it comes to semi truck tires is essential not only to the vehicle\u2019s performance and condition but also to the driver\u2019s safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you think achieving the right pressure for your semi truck\u2019s tires is as easy as inflating them while keeping a close eye so they don\u2019t burst, it\u2019s actually more complicated than that. If you accidentally run them lower than the recommended pressure, you\u2019ll be at risk of careering off the road when it rains. But if you set the pressure exactly to spec, it\u2019ll be off when the weather becomes unseasonably hot or cold, so you\u2019ll still be in danger.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Good thing maintaining the appropriate semi truck tire pressure isn\u2019t impossible. Take these 5 tips to heart and you\u2019ll never have to worry too much about your semi truck breaking down or losing life and limb due to having the tires\u2019 pressure way off.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow the Manufacturer\u2019s Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019d think it\u2019s easy to stick with what the manufacturers\u2019 say about how to operate semi trucks, but it isn\u2019t. Most people go by their gut or whatever their friends tell them instead. If you\u2019ve ever tried to put furniture together, you know what we\u2019re talking about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To stay safe and keep your semi truck in tip-top shape, start by doing as the manufacturer says. You can find the instructions in the manual. Tables showing the different minimum and maximum semi truck tire pressure ranges are usually included, so you\u2019ll have plenty of options to choose from to figure out the right one for your semi truck\u2019s tires.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regularly Check for Inside Tire Wear and Tear<\/b><\/h2>\n

Maintaining proper semi truck tire pressure doesn\u2019t stop at getting the right pressure down pat. You also need to keep all your tires in good shape. That includes the inside tires. The better you are at protecting all of them from undue wear and tear, the better they can maintain the proper pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To keep inside tire wear and tear to a minimum, you need to keep a lookout for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the Common Causes of Excess Inside Tire Wear and Tear<\/b><\/h3>\n

Camber issues<\/b>. “Camber” refers to how straight all the tires are with your semi truck\u2019s full weight on them. If their bottoms lean to the outside, they have excessive toe-out or a negative camber angle. That will cause the inside treads to wear out faster than the center and outer edges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Misalignment<\/b>. Hitting a pothole hard enough can knock your camber out of alignment, putting your tires at risk of wearing out sooner than you\u2019d like. A sure sign of this is if your semi truck pulls in one direction even if you\u2019re driving on a flat road.<\/span><\/p>\n

Worn-out tire rods<\/b>. Connected directly to the steering linkage, the two inner and outer tire rods keep all the wheels steady and make sure the front tires turn simultaneously. They wear out quickly if not greased regularly. Avoid this by having them greased every time you get an oil change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Worn-out ball joints<\/b>. Connected to the tire rods, the ball joints make sure your semi truck steers correctly. They keep the steering knuckle in place even when you go on rough roads. That means they inevitably wear out. Have them replaced as soon as possible once you suspect they\u2019re no longer in working order.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Sure All Your Tires Are Aligned<\/b><\/h2>\n

As we already mentioned, your tires need to be aligned so your semi truck performs well and stays in great condition for as long as possible, lowering your risk of having a life-threatening accident out on the road. You can\u2019t make sure by yourself, but there are a few things to keep in mind to know whether the job was done properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aside from checking whether the length between the tie rods\u2019 ends have been adjusted or replaced if needed and whether the camber was aligned correctly, you need to check whether the king pin is worn out and whether the rear axles are straight. If the king pin is bent or loose, have them replaced or tightened right away. If the rear axles don\u2019t travel 90\u00b0 to the center of the frame, have them adjusted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Make Sure All Your Tires Are Balanced<\/b><\/h2>\n

It would be quite a task to find a bigger vehicle than semi trucks on the road. They\u2019re hefty machines with many different parts. No matter how small, each part is important. If even just one is out of whack, no matter how well-built the rest of its parts are, a semi truck won\u2019t work as well as it should. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to have all its tires balanced.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can pinpoint the problem area or areas by watching out for any vibrations. If one of your front tires is the problem, the steering wheel will vibrate. This can be fixed by attaching small weights to it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rotate Your Tires Regularly<\/b><\/h2>\n

Just like with a regular car, you need to have your semi truck\u2019s tires rotated on a regular basis. Otherwise, some of the tires will wear out faster than the rest. This is a bigger problem for semi trucks than other vehicles since they\u2019re used to haul heavy loads, so don\u2019t forget. You\u2019ll find out the appropriate frequency in the manual.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Takeaway<\/b><\/h2>\n

Huge and powerful, semi trucks<\/a> can appear to be indestructible, but they aren\u2019t. Even a relatively small issue, like not having the proper tire pressure, can get out of hand if handled poorly. Follow our tips for maintaining proper semi truck tire pressure to not only get the best out of your semi truck but also to enjoy safe trips each and every time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While not that many people give tire pressure a second thought, getting it right when it comes to semi truck tires is essential not only to the vehicle\u2019s performance and condition but also to the driver\u2019s safety. If you think achieving the right pressure for your semi truck\u2019s tires is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":191,"featured_media":839,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[102],"tags":[59,103,33,76,105,112,104],"class_list":["post-434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-semi-truck","tag-business-tips","tag-semi-truck","tag-success-tips","tag-truck-business","tag-trucking","tag-trucking-business","tag-used-semi-truck"],"modified_by":"Titus Asher","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/191"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=434"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2165,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434\/revisions\/2165"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}