West Tech Mobile | Heavy Truck & Trailer Repair and Service
  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Team
    • News
  • Services
    • Roadside Assistance
    • Truck and Trailer Repair
    • Fleet Services
    • Computer Diagnostics
    • Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station
    • Other Services >
      • Air Conditioning Services
      • Bucket Truck Service
      • Hydraulic Cylinder Repair
      • Motorhome Repair
  • Products
    • DynaCERT
    • Positive Air Shutoff System
    • Bypass Oil Filter System
    • Coolant Heater
    • Automatic Tire Chains
    • Truck Sleeper HVAC
    • GPS Installation
    • HDL90 Oil Additive
  • Employment
  • Blog
  • Contact

Blog

More Than Just Worn Out Tires?

7/31/2017

5 Comments

 
Worn Semi Truck Tires Calgary

It Might Be More Than Just Worn Out Semi Truck Tires...

Vehicles, and even more so specialized work vehicles, have a lot of complicated moving parts – there are plenty of circuits, hoses, valves, pipes, hydraulic lines, and belts that can wear out over time. But there’s one part that consistently gets overlooked when it comes time to maintain your truck – a part that might get the most wear and tear of all. We’re talking, of course, about your tires.

Tires are incredibly tough, and they have to be. They put up with the punishing cold air and blistering heat from the asphalt, and they experience friction along the rough road surface literally every time your truck is used. And despite all this, they can last a very long time…but it also means that if something is wrong with your tires, it’s going to affect the rest of your unit’s performance.
If your first stop is to a tire shop, rather than a dedicated mechanic, you’ll likely find that you need new tires – because their job is to sell you tires! They’ll point out that your tires are worn, but they won’t tell you why it’s happening. And at many hundreds of dollars per tire, that decision to only put a “band-aid” on the issue can cost you big, down the line. It’s better to identify the underlying issue in your vehicle that’s causing unnecessary stress and wear on your tires, and repair that as well. And that’s where West Tech Mobile comes in!

Our mechanics don’t just replace your tires – they show you how to prevent your new set from wearing down in the same way. Whether it’s from an alignment issue, over- or under-inflation, component wear, tough driving conditions, or just bad driving (from your coworker, of course), we can pinpoint the cause and guide you on future prevention. 

For example, if your steering tires are worn, your rear axle could be out of alignment. If there’s diagonal cupping, your steering components could be wearing through. If you see a feather pattern going across the tread, your rear suspension is likely pushing the loads you’re hauling, and your steering tires are compensating. Flat spots from improper brakes, loose wheel nut torque, powertrain wear…there are so many combinations and factors – it’s definitely worth it to get a professional mechanic to look at the whole picture!

We won’t just compare your tires to a wear chart and convince you to get a new set on the spot – we’re all about education. From the correct procedure after having your wheels reinstalled (be sure to retorque the wheel nuts within 100 km) to the importance of having the same size and tread depth, we’re happy to show you how to get the most out of your tire investment.

At West Tech Mobile, we listen to what our customers’ tires are telling us, and that lets us limit your later expenses on suspension, springs, steering components, and more. And of course, it might save you more than money – identifying problem areas with your steering, brakes, or suspension could even save your life on the highway one day.

We can’t stress enough the importance of having good tires on your rig. Visit West Tech Mobile before your next tire swap for a wear analysis on your components, and for an in-depth summary of how to get the most out of your next tire purchase. Give us a call at 403-265-5699 today!
​
5 Comments
Rex Eichman link
9/13/2017 05:54:08 am

Off road tires are designed for terrain that is more difficult to manage. As a result of this the patterns that are on the treading, are more like individual projections. Something like studs. These patterns help the vehicle to remain manageable in terrain that is muddy or rocky, conditions that are not regular road conditions.These individual notches allow the tire to grip into the terrain, whether it is mud, or otherwise and this helps the driver to maintain control of the vehicle and it prevents the vehicle from getting stuck, especially when it comes to the muddier terrains. When used on asphalt, off road tires will wear down very quickly. This is due to the fact that they have much less contact area to the surface,

Reply
Coleen Tosi link
10/8/2017 12:19:15 am

Hello,“If you are willing to drive routes that are dangerous, or carry expensive or dangerous loads, you will be compensated accordingly. These trucking jobs aren’t for everyone, and you must have a specialized skill and knowledge base. You must also be comfortable with the risk. Here are some prime examples of trucking jobs that pay more for the associated risks and requirements.

Reply
Fred layman link
11/29/2017 12:59:13 am

Thank you for sharing such a useful and informative article with us. Tires should be checked at a regular interval in order to prevent being worn out. Tire pressure fluctuates according to the surrounding temperature and should be checked at a regular interval and should be properly inflated according to the manufacturer's recommendation. There are several reasons of premature worn out of the tires like, if the tires are not properly aligned and if the tires rotation is not done at a regular time interval. Faulty components used in the breaking system, steering system or suspension could also damage the tires. And tire replacement should be done near a trusted and certified repairing center.

Reply
Chelsey Bobby
4/16/2018 06:33:48 am

Tires are generally tough & they have to be. Even if they experience unbearable cold, scorching heat, friction along the rough road surface, still they last for long. But if there occurs any problem in the tires, it affects the performance of rest of the units. Tire pressure fluctuates with the change in surrounding temperature. So it should be checked at regular intervals with a tire pressure gauge. Tires must be properly inflated as over or under inflation cause the tires to worn out. Tires also worn out when they are not rightly aligned or tire rotation is not done regularly. Tire replacement must be done at a certified & trusted repair center & to look for this you may refer to:
http://www.germanmotorandautocare.com/services/.

Reply
A Mobile Maintenance link
5/31/2018 10:40:33 am

The blog providing good and use full information about mobile truck repair services.
Recently I used one mobile maintenance service in Georgia. A Mobile Maintenance is Very friendly and best mobile maintenance service providers in Georgia, USA.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Archives

    September 2020
    July 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    March 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016

    Categories

    All
    Air Conditioning
    Batteries
    Common Failures
    Diesel
    DPF
    Electric
    Emissions
    Fuel Economy
    Gear Lubes
    Google's FAQ
    Heavy Truck Repair
    Inspections
    Instructional
    International
    Maintenance
    Our Team
    Regulations
    Roadside Assistance
    Safety
    Signs Of A Good Shop
    Summer
    Technology
    Tires
    Trailer Repair
    Winter
    World News

    RSS Feed

West Tech Mobile
#22 5555 51 Ave SE
​Calgary, AB T2C 3X4
Picture
  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Team
    • News
  • Services
    • Roadside Assistance
    • Truck and Trailer Repair
    • Fleet Services
    • Computer Diagnostics
    • Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station
    • Other Services >
      • Air Conditioning Services
      • Bucket Truck Service
      • Hydraulic Cylinder Repair
      • Motorhome Repair
  • Products
    • DynaCERT
    • Positive Air Shutoff System
    • Bypass Oil Filter System
    • Coolant Heater
    • Automatic Tire Chains
    • Truck Sleeper HVAC
    • GPS Installation
    • HDL90 Oil Additive
  • Employment
  • Blog
  • Contact