I am an owner operator and have a question for the experienced owners
Was looking into trailer rental and one of their terms was for every 1/32nd on the tires they charge 30$ per tire
do any of you ever measured miles per 1/32 tread?
Cuz i dont really know if i should get the deal or not? Any advice is welcomed
Be safe n keep trucking
Tire Miles per 1/32nd
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by KostaN, Aug 10, 2020.
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I do not have an answer on your question, but I do want to say that equals $900 per tire if you take new tires down to 2/32. So they are making out like a bandit. Is this perhaps to help cover all the repairs to the trailer too? Like maybe they figured out it costs $30 per 32nd to "maintain" the trailer?
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You do what's best for you, and maybe it's not as nefarious as it sounds. But it's sure best to be armed with as much info as possible! -
Thats why i was very curious what would be approximate mileage for 1/32 in normal conditions but I guess it’s impossible to say. They even have for every 1/32 on the brakes 10$ each
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Brakes are cheap, and even if you pay someone to change them, it isn't labor intensive. I would either say their brake policy is a complete crock, or they have it in place to keep people from using the "company brakes". -
Call around because not everyone has the same rental.
If this is a long term rental. Ask them to agree to you returning them with 100%tread. Most will. Then go get the cheapest caps you can find and put them on. Keep the good tires for yourself or sell them.
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I would call around because rental should be a flat fee. All included. A lease can be written with or without maintenance and buy out terms.
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Ive seen maintance (not included and included) but regular wear and tear is ok and acceptable
And some of them required if putting a new tire,same make and model
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