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24/07/2018

Can Proper Tyre tracking Record Actually Save Money ?

Although this might seem like a lot of extra paperwork. what you learn from tracking tyre performance is that the lowest priced tyre is not always the least expensive. And, you may be able to change your cost per kilometre (C.P.K) for the better, without changing tyres already used.

What's the benefit of tracking tyre performance?
First, the best way to determine whether you are getting what you pay for. Its also the best way to compare different tyre brands and models. A good tyre-tracking program can also help you with tyre selection, and help you control maintenance, repair and retreading costs.

What kinds of things should we track?
Ultimately, what you want to know is your tyre cost per kilometre. People do this in lots of different ways. Some track cost on new tyres only. Some include retreads. Some add in tyre maintenance, repairs, retreading, casing values, and so on. Whether you make it complicated or simple, what you want is a number that represents your cost to keep a given tyre in service for one kilometre.

Calculating The Cost Per Kilometre (C.P.K.)
TYRE COSTS
(Purchase price + VAT + Mounting & Balancing) +
(Repairs + Maintenance Costs + Mounting & Balancing after repairs) +
(Retreading + Mounting after retreading)
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Do we have to track every tyre?
While that would be best, it may not be practical, especially for a large fleet. After all, the cost of tracking is a factor too. Its difficult to say just exactly how many tyres you should track. As a rule of thumb, we suggest this: keep records on at least 30 vehicles, or 10 percent of the vehicles in your fleet, whichever is greater.

So, if you have 500 tractors, we recommend tracking the tyres on 50 of them. If you have only 100 tractors, we recommend you track the tyres on at least 30.

What should we measure?
One of the most basic measurements is rate of wear, in kilometres per millimetre. This is the number of kilometres the tyre has gone so far, divided by the number of millimetres of tread worn away.

Tyres, like most things on a truck, tend to wear more slowly as they get older. So, if you calculate kilometres per millimetre, at regular intervals, you will find that kilometres per millimetre increases with wear.

And, if you multiply kilometres per millimetre. by the number of usable millimetres, you can project the total number of kilometres you might get from the tyre, based on the average wear rate at that point. Remember to deduct your normal removal tread depth from original tread depth when you make this calculation.

Bear in mind that projected mileage, like kilometres per millimetre, tends to increase as the tyre wears.

At any given point in a tyre's life, you can calculate kilometres per millimetre:

29/06/2018

Here we go riding again! The human bone or skeletal structure is said to be the pillar that holds us together. As a matter of fact without it we would be like sacks without form. ....
Does the worship song “You are the pillar that holds my life...” come to mind?

Now there are many important systems in the body that help dictate how it works. The skeleton could arguably be the most important system in the body. It provides so many useful functions to the body that it can be easy to take it for granted. It is easy to forget the ways that the skeleton helps us run, jump, breathe and live. Without the skeleton, life the way we live it would be impossible.

Understanding the functions that the skeleton serves can easily helps us appreciate the importance of the ply in the tyre.
The human skeletal structure performs multiple vital functions which include
1- Support: The skeleton is a support structure that holds the body together.
2- Shape: The dimensions of the skeleton are responsible for the body's shape.
3- Protection: The bones of the skeleton protect the delicate internal organs and the soft tissue of the body, keeping the inner body safe from trauma due to falls or injuries.
4- Movement: The bones are connected to skeletal muscles that permit the body to move. Bones act as levers and when the muscles contract they pull on a bone and allow it to move.

The vital functions of skeleton correspond with the functions of what I fondly call the tyre skeletal structure known in the tyre simply as the “Ply”.
The tyre is made up of five (5) major parts and all the parts are linked by the Ply.
Similar to the human skeletal structure the ply is the foundation of the tyre on which all other parts are built.

It is usually a fabric made of textile or steel cords. These steel cords are aligned 90 radial to the tyre.
The Ply is a very unique material of construction due to its extremely high fatigue resistance nature.
Just like the skeleton to the body, the ply performs the following functions in the tyre
1- Support :
Give overall strength to the tyre
Reinforces the tyre as much as steel strengthens concrete
Keep the pressure in the tyre
Supply load carrying capacity of the tyre
Provide strength and flexibility for the sidewalls
1- Shape:
Give the tyre its shape
Provide dimensional stability (i.e. the ply in addition to giving the tyre its shape help keep the shape even under heavy loads and demanding forces during motion, cornering, etc.)
2- Protection:
a. Offer bruise and fatigue resistance
3- Movement:
A- The ply assists transmission of traction, braking and steering forces from the wheel through the bead to the road through the tread
i. Traction force make the tyre grip the ground and propel the vehicle during acceleration
ii. Braking force comes into play when stopping the vehicle
iii. Steering forces help to control the direction of the car
B- Provide cushioning ability: The vertical up and down movement (flexing) ability of the tyre contributes to the suspension system of the vehicle; absorbing shocks and making the ride less bumpy thereby give a more comfortable driving experience.
- Ply injuries

Just like the bone to a human body, any injury that affects the ply has very serious consequences.
Indeed an injury that breaks or cuts even one of the ply cables, or exposes the ply in any way renders the tyre no longer usable.

If you are involved in the beauty of tyres like I am, then let us share ideas and experiences. If you need a deeper look at a tyre situation let us talk.

Till next time.

25/06/2018

Just In Case!! Know How to Maintain your Car Tyres Today? Proper tire care and safety is simple and easy. The Rubber Manuf...

03/06/2018

How Long Do A Tyre last?( Must Read)

Look for the DOT number on your sidewall.
1- Keep five years in mind
2- Ten years is a maximum
3- Proper care expands a tyre’s lifespan

Tyres do not have a specific life span. The life of a tyre depends on a number of different factors. Some having to do with the quality of tyre and some the quality of care.
Basically, each manufacturer will list how long its tyres last on the labels. Carefully pay attention to these labels as it may be that a few extra costs per tyre will get you an additional 15,000 or 20,000 miles (24,000 or 32,000 km).
Ideally, tyres last anywhere between 25,000 and 50,000 miles (40,000 to 80,000 km). Although a number of variables must be taken into account, however.

These includes:
- Tyre pressure – under or over inflation will increase wear
- Road: Regular driving on motorways is the least wearing on tyres, since there is little braking or turning, and you should get around twice the average life from your tyres.
- Wheel alignment – even a small deviation can make a big difference to wear.
- Driving Style. The more aggressively you accelerate and brake the faster your tyres wear out.
- Wheel position – front wheels and the driven wheels of your car, front or back, will wear their tyres out more quickly through movement.

Also, some simple maintenance which I mentioned earlier in my previous post may be able to increase how long tyres last by as much as 50 percent, so a tyre rated at 50,000 miles (80,000 km) may be able to go 75,000 miles (120,000 km).

HOW CAN YOU MAKE TYRES LAST LONGER?
One of the easiest ways to make sure tyres last as long as possible is by keeping them properly inflated (Correct Pressure). Tyres that do not have correct inflated pressure puts stress on areas of the tyre that are not meant to receive as much stress, thereby making the tyre to flex and also build heat than it normally would, as it has more contact with the road surface for longer periods of time. So, the structural components of the tyre are likely to break down much quicker than it would with normal inflation.
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Tyre been inflated

To make sure tyres last longer, vehicle owners should also rotate the tyres. This usually includes moving the front tyres to the back and vice versa, as well as possibly switching the tyres to opposite sides of the vehicle. Vehicles with front-wheel drive tend to wear the front tyres down faster. The opposite is true for rear-wheel drive vehicles. This is why tyre rotation is so important.

In addition to lack of maintenance issues, tyres last shorter periods of time if the primary driver is aggressive in his or her driving habits. Those who accelerate fast or stop quickly are more prone to wear out tires at a much higher rate than those who drive more conservatively. Every time a tyre squeals, some of the tread is left on the road's surface.

Consequently, all tires last only a certain length of time before normal wear and tear takes a toll. To determine if tyres are at the end of their useful lives, most manufacturers of newer tires have installed wear bands. The bands appear across the tire once they have reached the end of their useful lives. Not only is it illegal in many jurisdictions to continue driving on tyres that have worn out, it is also very dangerous.

DO TYRES DETERIORATE WITH AGE?
In most cases, tyres will wear out long before they deteriorate with age, however if your tyre is more than five or six years old, you should get it checked. They can degrade naturally through exposure to heat, sunlight and rain so to prolong their life keep them away from the elements as much as possible. Aging can cause the rubber to crack, especially if the tyre is rarely used, such as the tyres on a caravan, trailer or your spare tyre.
You can find the age of your tyres by checking for a four-digit number on the tyre wall. The first two digits are the week of manufacture, with the second two being the year. If you can only find a three-digit number, your tyres probably date from before the year 2000 and should be replaced automatically.

WHEN TO CHANGE YOUR TYRES
The legal minimum tyre tread in some countries is 1.6mm across the central three quarters of the tyre, all the way around. However, this is the minimum safe tread, and you should consider changing your tyres long before you reach this level to be safe. If you drive with tyres below the legal limit in some countries, you face a fine or instant disqualification.

You can check your tyre depth using a depth gauge available for just a few pounds from your local garage or motoring shop. Alternatively, you can check the depth using a 20p piece. Simply place it into the groove and if you can see any of the outer rim of the coin above the tread, you need to replace your tyre.

Even if your tyres still have plenty of tread left, you may still need to replace them if they are damaged. Any cut, lump or nick in the tyre wall could compromise the safety of the tyre leading to a catastrophic failure at speed. Heavy braking or skidding in an emergency can also lead to a worn spot on an otherwise good tyre.

At the end of the day, tyres are expensive and so you need to do everything you can to get the best value out of your rubber, but it is never worth skimping on your safety. Take care of your tyres and they will take care of you.

25/03/2018

Just In Case!! Know the Markings on the Sidewall of your Car Tyre

TYRE MARKINGS

The writing on your tyres can be confusing. The sidewall of typical tyre is imprinted with myriad codes and numbers that are used to identify the size and physical features of that tyre as well as details relating to its manufacture. Many of these tyre markings are of little or no importance to the driver while others are essential when it comes to choosing a replacement tyre.
If you are looking for new tyres you should familiarize yourself with the following tyre markings.

P - Type of vehicle the tyre was made for (P=Passenger, C=Commercial, LT=Light Truck)
205 - Section width of the tyre in millimeters
65 - Height of the sidewall described as a percentage of the section width. Larger numbers mean a more comfortable ride. Smaller numbers mean better performance but a harder ride.
R - Radial ply construction (steel belts running across the tyre from lip to lip). 98% of tyres today are of radial ply construction as they deliver greater stability, less wear and better fuel economy
16 - Diameter of the wheel rim in inches
95 - Load index. The maximum load capacity of the tyre. 95 equates to 690kg
V - Speed rating. Indicates the maximum speed at which the tyre can carry its rated load. V equates to 240klm/h

Tyre Age.

Tyres carry a four-digit code on the sidewall indicating the week & year of manufacture. For example; 1209 means the tyre was manufactured in the 12th week of 2009.
Other Markings
M&S - mud and snow tyres
DOT codes - (denotes US Dept. Of Transport codes; place of manufacture etc)
E-marks - (European Community codes)
Exemple d'informations sur la fabrication d'un pneu : flanc Winter Slalom
DOT Mark

Two specific winter markings can be found on tyre sidewalls:
M+S
exemple de marquage hiver : flanc Winter Slalom
M+S Marking
This marking indicates that, in accordance with European regulations, it is a "snow" tyre. Nonetheless, its performances in winter conditions are not tested.

Tyre pressure information
This is the maximum inflation pressure for your tyre. Consult your vehicle's manufacturer stick on the door of the driver side in your car.
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Tread wear indicators
The letters “TWI” show the location of the tyre’s tread wear indicators. You should check these indicators regularly to ensure there’s enough tread on your tyres. In most EU countries the minimum tread depth 1.6mm.
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Production date
This four-digit code tells you the week and year that your tyre was manufactured.

The manufacture date code is 3507 - where 35 denotes the week of manufacture and 07 represents the year, meaning the tyre manufacture date was the 35th week of 2007. If your tyres are printed with only a 3-digit number, it means your tyres were manufactured before 2000 and should be replaced asap.
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NOTE: The load a tyre can carry depends on:

• Tyre Size
• Inflation Pressure
• Ply Rating or Load Range
• Dual or Single Application
• Speed of Travel

• Load-Carrying capacity is the ability of a
tyre to contain enough inflation pressure
to support a specific load
• “Ply rating” and “load range” mean the
same thing and indicate the load-carrying capacity of a tyre when properly inflated
• The higher the rating, the more load the
tyre can support when properly inflated
Warning
Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine the load limits. Overloading your vehicle places stress on your tyres and other critical vehicle components. It can cause poor handling, increased fuel consumption and may cause tyre failure. It can also result in severe cracking, component separation or a "blowout.

22/11/2017

The Cost Effect of Incorrect Inflation on your Tyres.

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Air pressure is the lifeblood of any tyre, as well as being about the only thing about a tyre that the driver can actually change! There are, however quite a few misconceptions and some outright misinformation out there about tyre pressure, and far too few drivers, (myself included) pay as much attention to their tyre pressures as they should.

In passenger car tyres, the manufacturer of the car determines the tyre size and pressure which is always written on the side door of the driver’s front seat based on the weight of the car and the tire size.
In truck tyres, the manufacturer of the tyre determines the pressure of the tyres normally written on sidewall of the tyres based on the load carry capacity and tyre size.

Many drivers like to fiddle with their tyre pressures a bit, adjusting the ride firmer or softer. I don't, but if you do, I recommend doing it only within rather tight limits. I wouldn't adjust to much more than a few Psi on either side of the manufacturer's baseline. Most cars now have a tire pressure warning light that illuminates if pressures are outside 25% of baseline – if you see that, you're fiddling too much.

Some say that over pressuring the tyres can help protect the wheels against impacts. This is untrue, in fact too much pressure can be as bad or worse than too little. Stiffer tires will transmit more energy from an impact to the wheels than tires that can flex a bit.

If you do fiddle with pressures, watch your tires very carefully for signs of irregular wear. “Cupping”, or too much wear in the center of the tread, is a sign of overpressure. Too much wear to the shoulders of the tire is a sign of too little pressure.

If you must add air to hot tires, leave a pound or two less than usual, depending on how much cold air you are adding. When cold weather comes around, make sure to check your pressures on frigid mornings – air pressure can drop about 1 psi for every 10 degrees drop in temperature. Combined with cold-stiffened rubber, this loss of pressure can sometimes cause tires to spring otherwise unexplainable leaks.

Maintaining proper air pressure is the single most important thing drivers can do for their tyres. In the space of just one month, a tyre can lose two Psi of air pressure.
It is important to check the air pressure of your tyres regularly to make sure your tyres are neither under- nor overinflated.

There are two types of inflation abnormality apart from the correct inflation as recommended.

Under Inflation or Low Pressure.
Running at low pressure on the tire for a sustained period of time can progressively damage the sidewall of the tire as it starts to fold over. Just a little bit of fold over will begin to damage the rubber, but at a certain point the sidewall folds enough that the inner edges touch, and this will start to scrub rubber off the inside of the tires, leaving the cords exposed, and handfuls of “rubber dust” inside the tire. At this point, they tyre is destroyed.

Under inflation is when a tyres loses some percentage of the air inside the tyre. If a tyre recommended pressure from the manufacturer is 120 Psi in Lorry or 50 Psi in car tyres and the pressure found inside the tyre when checked have reduced.

Underinflation is the worst enemy your tyre can have. When a tyre is under inflated, it causes increased treadwear on the outside edges (or shoulders) of the tyre. It also generates excessive heat, which can reduce tyre life. Finally, it reduces your fuel economy by increasing rolling resistance — soft tyres make your vehicle work harder.

Tyres can quickly become underinflated if you don’t check them regularly. Under inflated tyres will have uneven contact with the road and will exhibit excessive wear on the inside and outside edges of the tread if they are left underinflated for some time.

Over Inflation or High Pressure
Over inflation is also detrimental to the tyre. Too much air pressure causes the center of the tread to bear the majority of the car's weight, which leads to faster deterioration and uneven wear. Any kind of uneven wear will shorten the lifespan of your tyres.

It can be just as damaging and costly. Over inflated tyres will have a smaller contact patch – the part of the tyre that makes contact with the road - which can lead to a loss of traction and poorer braking distances. Overly high tyre pressure will also cause heavy and uneven wear across the central part of the tyre leading to shorter tyre lifespans than if it was correctly inflated.

Correct Tyre pressure
It's not always apparent that air is being lost from your tyres, but it generally escapes at the rate of up to two PSI of air every month. More air is usually lost during warm weather, so more regular checks are needed when temperatures rise.

You can find the recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle in your vehicle handbook or printed either in the sill of the driver’s door or on the inside of the fuel tank flap. Your vehicle manufacturer may suggest different tyre pressures for your front and rear tyres so make sure you aware of these guidelines. Alternatively use our tyre pressure finder.

Always check the tyre pressure with a tyre pressure gauge when your tyres are cold. Finally, if you are using your vehicle to carry additional load or weight, always consult your vehicle handbook for the correct loaded tyre pressure.

Cost Analysis of Failed Tyres

To reduce your tyre consumption and optimize your tyre expenditure, Assume 20 scrap tyres of
sizes 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5 respectively for trucks were examined in your dump site.

If analysis on the 20 tyres shows that 16 tyres have sidewall induced impact damages exposing the plies.

1 of the tyres have crown pe*******on. None of the tyres examined were used up / worn out.

And the 16 tyres have tread depth range of 5mm to 11mm.

The average tread depth of the tyres is 8mm which is 50% of the tread depth of a new tyre.

The tread depth of a new tyre is about 16mm.

By cost estimation, if you calculate the cost of buying the 20 failed tyres in line with the remaining tread depth of the tyres, you will find out that you lost money on tyre purchase.

If for instance, an average cost of a tyre is N50,000. The total expenditure on 20 failed tyres is N1,000,000 and 50% of the total money spent in buying tyres is N500,000. This means that you lost N500,000 out of the N1,000,000 spent in buying the 20 tyres.

Solution

− Stop losing money by making sure that you adhere to the advises/recommendations stated in this article.
− Ensure the correct tyre fitment procedure with correct rim size that matches the tyre size as recommended by the tyre manufacturer.

− I advise that you seek the services of a vulcaniser, who will guage the tyres and inflate them with

correct pressure before the truck/car leaves for a journey. The additional cost to engage a vulcansier will be saved because he could prevent losses worth more than the vulcaniser's fee/ salary compared to the cost of buying a tyre and using a road side vulcaniser for companies.

− I recommend drivers and vulcanisers training to your drivers/vulcanisers for companies who owned fleets.
− Save money by selecting tyres that will give you cost per kilometer not price and a better return on investment to run your daily activities.

Air pressure maintenance is actually one of the most important repeating maintenance items on your car. Proper air maintenance will give better gas mileage, avoid irregular wear and extend the life of your tires by thousands of miles. If it's not part of your maintenance routine – and for millions of drivers it's not – you really should be trying to make it at least a monthly item. If you maintain correct pressure in your tyres, you have saved 50% of the tyre life.

For all your Tyres problems,
Contact us immediately and we will carry the burden of your tyre problems off your shoulder.
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