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Published 23 May 2021
Safe trucks make for safer roadways—and safe tyres make for safer trucks. In support of National Tyre Safety Week and ahead of next week’s annual maintenance audit of a particular cement company transport department, Automedics offers four key “Pressure Points” as reminders of the importance of proper tire inflation.
The Rubber Manufacturers Association sponsors National Tire Safety Week as part of its year-round efforts to raise awareness of tyre care and maintenance issues.
Safety
Underinflated tyres undergo increased stress and experience higher temperatures, increasing the risk of failure. According to industry research, 90 per cent of tyre blowouts can be attributed to underinflation, and nearly half of all emergency service road calls are tyre-related.