Tire came off of the wheel

I did not, nor would I, ever suggest running on "underinflated" tires. I do recommend following the tire manufacturers specifications.

 

i am not saying to OP is lying...it was about the "other crowd" who say they they check their tires with a gauge, maybe they do...thats good....but i would venture to say, a big majority dont do it on a regular basis....

 

Of course company drivers go by what the company says.

There's a few things to consider.
What the truck manufacturer recommends on the door sticker compared to what the tire manufacturer recommends. The tire manufaturer usually has higher numbers.

Then of course, you have to consider fuel prices and use a happy medium with gross weight in consideration. 95 is much better for the tire and 110 is better for fuel is why so many companies are raising it.


Something strange I forgot to add I found putting that together....

It is legal to run on 3 tires on one side if you take the bad wheel/tire off and are under the rating for 7 tires on that group.

I guess if an OO was in the middle of nowhere and had the tools, there's an option.

 

Half of them don't even have a tire gauge.

A new driver can't wait to buy a CB and a tire thumper.

Just like many things with the truck, just as long as you occsionally check pressure, you know what your truck is doing or whether you have a leak or not. If I was an OO I would be more critical. You take good care of your tires, you can get 400,000. Most company drivers get 200,000-250,000. If you are getting more, you are doing good! Less? Stay off the curbs and get maintenance done.

 

Deep snow makes sense. Your story is completely plausible with this detail added in.

 

I think you just like to add gas to the fire. Im an O/O so checking my tires with a gauge is extremely important for several reasons and is the first part of my daily routine, but since you are part of the other, other crowd I guess your happy paying extra for fuel and tires or maybe your company is. I also have 0 CSA pts because I actually do the things you are supposed to.

 

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no.... i do use a gauge, just not every day...and used to own our own trk too...a w900L.... it is important...i am just saying that i dont think most people do it everyday....and i also have a clean PSP report....