Rotating Truck Tyres

Moving tyres between positions, known as rotation, is essential for managing and promoting even wear. While tyres are often swapped across an axle, there are reasonable exceptions where tyres might be swapped between axles or, in appropriate and safe cases, even between vehicles.

A good example of the benefits of timely relocation is switching the position of faster-wearing steer tyres with slower-wearing lift tyres. This approach is more cost-effective than allowing the steer tyre to wear down to its limits and needing replacement. This strategy can also be timed to coincide with a regroove of the original steer tyre at the time of relocation.

Another example is proactively managing the differing wear rates of tyres on tri-axle trailers, where the rear-most axle tends to wear the quickest and the middle axle the slowest.

Expert Tyre Management

• Fleet Dynamics: Tyres24 technicians understand fleet dynamics and apply the appropriate life-extending services.
• Strategic Moves: Moving or turning a tyre when it is safe and economically beneficial for the fleet is an excellent strategy.
• Safety First: Moving or turning when it is unsafe, even to save the cost of a new tyre, is never appropriate.

Factors Affecting Tyre Wear

Tyre wear rates vary by axle and application:

• Urban Environments: Vehicles used in urban areas often suffer sidewall scuffing.
• Lift Axles: Tyres on lift axles experience reduced use.
• Road Camber: Differences in road camber impact wear for regional usage.
• Three-Axle Trailers: The tyre on the last axle of a three-axle trailer wears faster than the others.

Our Solution

Our tyre technicians will rotate wheels through 180° or move them to a different axle to ensure even tread wear and improve total mileage. By understanding your fleet’s unique needs and applying strategic tyre management, Tyres24 helps you maximize tyre life and maintain optimal performance.

Contact Tyres24 today to learn more about our tyre rotation services and how we can help keep your fleet running efficiently and safely.