Tire maintenance HELP (newbi)

Beat ya to it!

Timing is everything!

 

Was trying to decide if I should be appropriate or inappropriate

 

Don't know what that has to do with this thread but it's probably your air dryer that needs service.

 

Generally, 105 - 110 PSI is the norm. Go with OEM recommendations.

By law, you must have a minimum of 2/32 tread depth on the drives and 4/32 on the steers. No excess wear due to cupping, feather edging, etc., no cords showing.

Any place which services/repairs MD/HD trucks. How much you pay depends on the tire, virgin/1st time recap/2nd time recap/3rd time recap, etc. Labor fees are generally $90 - $120/hr.

Try to make good and #### sure you don't break down. When I ran a service truck, the first $100 you spent was just for the call out fee, then the hourly clock started ticking the moment I turned the key in the ignition, and included any time spent if I had to go on-site first to assess, go pick up tires or parts, etc. There was a 30% upcharge on parts, as well.[/QUOTE]

 

I would call kevin ruthaford show on siriusxm..So much to learn..
Types based on where you haul.
Roll resistance
Mounting hints
Feel of the ride based on ballance and suspension
Psi cold and warm
Alignment..ect ect ect
Kevins show is on every night of the week from midnight till 1am east coast time and on the weekends from 4-7( road dog channel 146)
He is on fb as well..
His site is letstruck.com

 

Hey there, driver. I get the feeling that you just bought this box truck off of craigslist and you haven't got a clue about what you're doing.

Do yourself a favor and 'go to school' by learning your basic pre-checks and safety inspections.

Everyday, when you plan on driving, check everything.

Aside from making sure all your lights work and your windshield and mirrors are all hunky dory, check your tires for (now repeat this in your head) bulges, punctures, gouges, and bad (illegal) sidewall patches. You got this second hand. I can tell.

Now, screw your tires. Check up on your power steering pump and steering assembly. Pop open that hood and make sure that thing is working good. Have someone jerk the wheel, back and forth, like they're trying to rip their in-law's head off, while you inspect everything.

If you see fluid coming out of the gear box, or the pump, or the lines, you've kind of got a problem, down the road. If you see the pitman arms, draglinks, steering arm, the shaft from your steering wheel, and tie rods all move as one, at the same time, with no wiggle, you're good. If it's as loose as a lizard, you have problems. If you have both of these problems, with difficulty turning the wheel, it's only a matter of time before you kill yourself, or the people around you.