{"id":3602,"date":"2019-04-08T00:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T00:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/?p=3602"},"modified":"2019-04-08T22:34:27","modified_gmt":"2019-04-08T22:34:27","slug":"how-long-do-lorry-tyres-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/how-long-do-lorry-tyres-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How long do lorry tyres last?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tyre longevity is an important consideration for freight and transport companies to maintain their margins. The lifespan of a lorry tyre depends on how it’s used and what conditions it is exposed to. <\/span><\/p>\n

What influences tyre wear on a lorry?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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    1. Inflation levels<\/b>: under-inflated tyres degrade more quickly<\/a> while over-inflated tyres wear in the middle more quickly<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Wheel alignment<\/b>: wheels that are not in alignment scrub the tyres, wearing them out more quickly. If the wheel is badly misaligned, it can rub on other components<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Maintenance<\/b>: removing trapped stones from the tread makes sure that the stone doesn’t wear a weak spot. Tyres should be balanced. Ensuring that the wheel hub isn’t damaged is important.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Surface characteristics<\/b>: tyres driven on rough, potholed roads will suffer more wear than those driven on smooth roads; a driver picking up heavy loads of gravel from quarry roads will wear out tyres more quickly than a driver hauling cornflakes down a motorway<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Driving style<\/b>: drivers who brake heavily and corner sharply wear out tyres more quickly<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Types of loads<\/b>: the heavier the load, the more the wear on the tyre; loads which are out-of-balance wear tyres quicker, too<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Age and UV exposure<\/b>: tyres degrade over time due to age and exposure to sunlight. Tyres that are 10 years old should be replaced. Tyres that are 5-10 years old should be inspected regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n
    8. Type of tyre<\/b>: some tyres have a softer rubber compound than others and will naturally wear out more quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Typical tyre longevity<\/b><\/h2>\n

      Many worn tyres can be regrooved or retreaded<\/a> and it’s not uncommon for a truck to get 400,000 miles on a single tyre when it’s a good quality retread, whereas a single use tyre will typically get 80-100,000 miles. Around 70% of Britain’s lorries use retreaded tyres.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Steering tyres (i.e. the front tyres) and drive tyres tend to wear out faster than tyres on a trailer unless the trailer is carrying extremely heavy loads. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Tyres used on trucks which predominantly do long-distance motorway driving last longer than tyres on local delivery trucks which are stopping, starting and turning more frequently. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Manufacturers offer tyres with specific characteristics based on the type of use, for example, tyres with deeper tread for off-road use, or tyres that give better fuel efficiency but perhaps lose out a little on grip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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      This lorry tyre has seen a lot of wear. It eventually delaminated, damaging the carcass and rendering it unusable<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Tyre longevity is an important consideration for freight and transport companies to maintain their margins. The lifespan of a lorry tyre depends on how it’s used and what conditions it is exposed to. What influences tyre wear on a lorry?…<\/span><\/p>\n

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