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What to Watch For adjust the air pressure to stay
First, all tires come with a within recommended guidelines. temperature range set by the manufacturer. Know the optimal temperature for the tires your equipment is running on.
Regularly inspect the tires
on your equipment and only If you see signs of heat damage operate when temperatures on the tire surface like discoloration, cracks, blisters or are in the safe range. Check tire pressure regularly, since it’ s directly related it— change the tire to avoid a
other abnormalities, don’ t risk
to temperature. As air and road blowout or failure. Other visible surface temperatures rise, so damage that isn’ t heat related, will tire pressure. Overinflation increases the chances of excessive wear and foreign
such as uneven tread spots,
problems and underinflated objects in tires or tread, are tires heat up more quickly, so reasons to repair or replace test often on hot days and as tires no matter the season or temperatures rise. air temperature.
Keep loads within a reasonable range. Overloaded down to awareness and moni-
On-the-job tire safety comes
equipment and heavy loads toring. Once you know the risks
can strain tires and lead to and rewards and have a monitoring system in place, it’ s easy overheating. Always follow recommended load limits. If to keep your jobsite and crews the weather is hot, consider safer, build in efficiencies and keeping weights at the low end protect tire longevity.
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