Commercial tyres include truck tyres, bus tyres, mini-van tyres, fleet tyres, and trailer tyres. These vehicles form a vital part of many business processes. Constantly transporting staff or goods, cargo over a long distance these are a valuable business asset, and regular maintenance is of the utmost importance.
Commercial tyre are also called TBR (Truck and Bus Radials)
TBR tires sizes mainly are 6.50R16LT, 7.00R16LT, 7.50R16LT, 8.25R16LT, 9.00R20, 10.00R20, 11.00R20, 12.00R20, 11R22.5, 12R22.5, 13R22.5, 315/80R22.5 etc.
Selecting the Right Commercial Tyres
The things to look for while selecting the right commercial tyres are as follows:
Depending on the kind of roads and terrain, the vehicles will be driven. It is important to check the tread design, sidewall construction and compounds used for urban and off-road driving.
All season tyres are highly recommended for highway driving. All terrain tyres are recommended for those driving in an urban setting and are unlikely to go off road.
Tyre Tread Design
Depending on the application, there are basically 2 kinds of tread design:
Rib Design which has zig-zag or straight grooves, is recommended for steer or trailer positions. Good for stop start applications with a lot of turning and twisting. This gives good fuel efficiency as well.
Traction tread design which has blocks and groves gives good road traction, which is best for fleet operations.
Tyre Load Capacity
The commercial tyres carry heavy loads and are always under constant high strain. So while choosing a commercial tyre, it is important to have an idea about the average load capacities of the vehicle. Experts at Al Saeedi can advise you on how to choose the right tyre to ensure safety, smooth driving and profitability.
Tread Warranty
It is important to select tyres which have a warranty against defective manufacturing and imperfections. While tyres usually come with a 3-year warranty, it is important to look for a tread wear warranty. However, tyres for off-road applications usually don’t offer such a warranty.
Al Saeedi Group has grown to be the trusted business partner of many large corporations when it comes to maintaining fleets. With a good understanding of the loads experienced by these vehicles, we provide a quality service to keep tyres in top condition. Routine pressure checks, tyre balancing and wear-and-tear inspections ensure smooth transportation of goods and people.
