How Choose the Tire of Truck Commercial Correct in Botswana

A complete guide of the purchasedor about positions of tires, sizing, ratings of performance and total cost of ownership

In This Guide

  1. Comprender the Positions of the Tires
  2. Lectura of Sizes of Tires
  3. Index of Cargo and Classification of Speed
  4. Patterns of Band of Rolling Explained
  5. Cost Total of Ownership
  6. SmartWay vs No SmartWay

1. Comprender the Positions of the Tires

Each axle of a truck commercial demands a type of tire different. Choose the tire correct for each position is the decision more important that affects the safety, the fuel economand and the longevity of the tire.

Steer Position

Tires of the front axle built for a handling precise, lateral stability and uniform wear. The patterns of tread with ribs provide tracking in a straight line and steer responsiva. Models Hanksugi: HS26+, HS84.

Drive Position

Tires of the drive axle with tread deep and aggressive for maximum traction on acceleration and braking. The open shoulder designs despejan mud and waste. Models Hanksugi: HS86, HS88.

Trailer Position

Tires of the axle no drive engineered to resist the friction, irregular wear and lateral forces during the curves. The designs of ribs straights optimizesn the rolling resistance. Model Hanksugi: HS86T.

Consejo profesional: Mixr tires specific of position in the axle wrong is a causes main of desmounting premature. Always check the position prevista of the tire before montarla.

2. Lectura of Sizes of Tires

The tires of truck commercial use two conventions of nomenctheura. Comprender both le help a do match the tire correct with its wheel and application.

Sizing Standard (Inches)

Example: 11R22.5

  • 11 -- Width of the cross-section in inches
  • R -- Construction radial
  • 22.5 -- Diameter of the aro in inches

Sizing Metric

Example: 295/75R22.5

  • 295 -- Width of the cross-section in millimeters
  • 75 -- Ratio of aspect (the height of the sidewall is the 75% of the width)
  • R -- Construction radial
  • 22.5 -- Diameter of the aro in inches
Need help? Explore our Tire Size Center to find each model Hanksugi available in the size you need.

3. Index of Cargo and Classification of Speed

After the designation of size, will find the load index and the symbol of speed -- for example, 144/141L. These codes definen the range operating safe of the tire.

Index of Cargo

The load index is a code numerical that corresponds to weight maximum per tire at inflation pressure given. The ratings with brands dual (p. ej., 144/141) indicate layercities of mounting individual and dual respectively. Exceed the cargo nominel accelerates the wear and increases the risk of failure catastrophic.

Classification of Speed

The code of letra indicates the speed maximum sustained. The most of commercial truck tires are clasifieachs like L (120 km/h) or M (130 km/h). Always select at speed rating that cumpla or exceda its requirements operatings.

Nota regutheoria: The weights of the Formula Federal of Puentes and the limits thistales dicso the requirements minimums of the load index. Check the compliance before purchase.

4. Patterns of Band of Rolling Explained

The design of the tread directly affects the traction, wear life, noise and diesel efficiency. Selecting the correct pattern for your main operating conditions is fundamental.

  • Rib (Highway): Ribs circumferential continuous offer low rolling resistance and wear long and uniform in highways paved. Ideal for positions steer and trailer in routes of transportation of line.
  • Tacos (Traction): Grooves lateral deeps provide aggressive grip in soft surfaces, mud and nieve. More right for axles of traction on mixed service or all-terrain.
  • Block (Mixed Service): A combination of circumferential elements and lateral elements that balance highway mileage with moderate all-terrain capacity. Suitable for regional operations and pickup-and-delivery.
  • Closed Shoulder: Blocks of tread more tight reduce stone drilling and irregular wear while keep the traction. Common in drive tires premium long-haul.

The Hanksugi tires have compounds patenteds of engineering HATT that optimizesn each tread pattern for maximum mileage and capacity of retreading. Explore our line complete of products Botswana or catalog Botswana for compare options of tread.

5. Cost Total of Ownership

The purchase price alone doesn't tell what tire is the best option. The total cost of ownership (TCO) measures the true investment in all the cycle of life of the tire.

Factors Key of TCO

  • Cost per kilometer (CPK): Divide the total cost of the tire (purchase + retreadings + credit casing) by the total kilometers traveled. A tire of higher price with service life more long often offers a CPK more under.
  • Savings of diesel: The tires of low rolling resistance can reduce the fuel consumption in a 3-6%, adding million of weights in savings annuales for a typical fleet.
  • Layerbility of retreading: The casings engineered to 2 retreading cycles can reduce the costs per kilometer by up to 50%. The casings HATT of Hanksugi are built for multiple lives.
  • Costs of downtime: The breakdowns in highway due to tire failures costsn $2,000,000-$4,000,000+ COP by evento. The tires reliables prevent stops no planifieachs.
Calcuthee it: Use our Cost Per Kilometer Calculator free for compare TCO between different tire options for the specific profile of your fleet.

6. SmartWay vs No SmartWay

The EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership verifies products that meet estrictos standardes of diesel efficiency and reduction of emissions. Below is like affects its decision of tires.

Benefits of the Tires SmartWay

  • Efficiency of diesel: The low rolling resistance verified reduce the fuel consumption in a 3% or more compared to the standard tires.
  • Compliance environmental: The fleets that participate in the program SmartWay can reportar tire options verifieds for demostrar the progrthat in reduction of carbon.
  • Shipper preference: Many major shippers require or prefer carriers that use SmartWay-verified equipment.

When Has Sentido No SmartWay

The applications all-terrain, of mixed service and of service severe often demand designs aggressive of tread that prioritize the traction about the rolling resistance. In these casos, select the pattern correct of tread and the quality of the casing exceeds the thistus SmartWay.

Explore the Catalog Botswana of Hanksugi to identify which models have SmartWay verification for your fleet.

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