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has about 32 ounces of balancing media inside."
The benefits of balance rings are many, according to Jessee, noting that fleets have reported a 25
percent increase in tire life for their steer tires, 35
percent increase for drive tires, and often more
than 50 percent for trailer tires.
When considering balance rings, fleets should
ensure the proper size ring is used, no damage is
made to the front of the ring,
and that it doesn't interfere
with the brake drum or wheel.
Loose wheels or tire damage
may result.
for the driver's comfort, but also for factors such as
fuel economy, tread wear, and wheel-end component longevity. But, the best method to do so may be
different from fleet to fleet, depending on the fleet's
vehicle type, duty cycle, and personal preference.
"One of the largest operating expenses a
commercial vehicle fleet will incur is the cost
of its tires," experts at Counteract say. "This is
due to not only the cost associated with new
tires and labor but the downtime caused by
unnecessary tire replacements. By [practicing]
regular and consistent rebalancing, a fleet can
prolong the life of their tires and avoid exorbitant costs."
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Best practices
In order to prevent tire imbalance, fleets are advised to
balance all tires regularly.
Tire balancing is typically
not included in most fleets'
preventive maintenance
programs, and it is ultimately up to the fleet when - or if
- they check for imbalance.
This is usually done when
installing a new tire or after an
imbalance issue has already
been reported.
"When a brand new tire is
put on, a lot of manufacturers
will say it doesn't need to be
balanced, but when you put
that tire on the wheel, and
when you put that tire and
wheel assembly onto the truck,
there are a lot of variables that
[can] potentially go wrong or
have issues," says Bob Bortner,
territory manager at IMI.
Over time and miles,
balance changes. Tire wear
is inevitable due to excessive
load, scrub, rough roads, etc.
Bortner says a tire will lose
about 26 to 30 lbs of rubber
on average over its life, so
it's important to regularly
rebalance.
"The first balance is good,
but unless you're going to
bring that tire back and rebalance at certain points throughout its life, the first result was a
wasted effort and ultimately a
cost," IMI's Pourroy adds.
Incorporating balancing
methods and procedures
into preventive maintenance
programs, as well as inspecting tires and wheel-end
components, will help fleets
prevent balancing issues and
help mitigate future expenses.
Conclusion
Keeping tires balanced is
important for a fleet not only
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Uptime
Editor's Note
Evaluating On-Tire Balancing Options
Secrets of Fleets with Stellar Safety Ratings
Considerations for Purchasing New or Used Trucks
Look on the Bright Side
Engine Oils and Optimized DPF Performance
Diagnostics
Management
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Guest Editorial
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June 2020 - Editor's Note
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