13 Jan Time to Check Those Tires
Posted at 07:00h
in Safety
Check tires and wheels often, weekly and before a trip. Make a routine general walk around inspection, lights, wipers, and a tire check. You should be specifically looking for the following:
- Check tread depth for wear (steer tires should have 4/32nd and all other tires should have at least 2/32nd inch minimum tread depth)
- Check for tread separation
- Check tire’s air pressure with an air pressure gauge, maintain the pressure according to the manufacturer’s specs (this should be done at least bi-weekly)
- Check rims for damage and wear
- Look for loose or missing lug nuts
- If you have a truck with “duallies” watch for debris that could be lodged between the wheels
- Watch for damage caused by road hazards (nails, screws, sidewall damage, etc.)
- Check for mismatched tires (such as mixing bias and radial tires on the same axle)
- Ensure valve stem covers are in place





