Each and every day, mining trucks carry heavy loads and travel on rugged terrain, which means they put more wear and tear on their large tires than trucks in any other industry.
To ensure top performance, protect worker safety and keep your operation moving, perform regular maintenance, including tire rotations and timely replacements, and be ready with the right tools for those times when a tire failure is costing you big money.
Rotate large tires regularly
To prolong tire life and maintain even wear, regular tire rotations are crucial to:
- Ensure that all tires wear at a similar rate, preventing premature replacements.
- Maintain consistent traction across all wheels, improving vehicle stability and handling.
- Reduce rolling resistance, leading to better fuel economy.
Change oversized tires before failure
Tires do eventually reach the end of their lifespan. But changing them before they fail can help avoid serious damage and prevent accidents. Watch for these important signs that a tire may need to be replaced:
- Excessive wear: Bald or uneven tread patterns.
- Bulges or cuts: Visible damage to the tire’s sidewall or tread.
- Vibration or noise: Unusual sounds or vibrations while driving.
Keep rough roads clear
Assign workers to keep the haul roads and pathways your trucks travel on as smooth and clear of debris as possible. The less work your trucks have to do along the way, the better it is for your tires.
Have the right equipment ready to go
If a mining tire unexpectedly fails, changing it and getting the truck back on the road is no easy feat.
Built to easily handle tires on mining giants, The TireGrabber is always at the ready. Mounted to any equipment with a hydraulic source, the TireGrabber’s extended-reach, three-arm gripper enables secure mounting, dismounting and rotation of tires up to 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)! Moreover, you don’t need to assemble a team to assist. With The TireGrabber, a single operator can complete tire maintenance getting production back on track in minutes.
Make The TireGrabber your best friend in tire handling and changes on the mining site. For more information on The TireGrabber and the TG Equipment Jack, contact us, call 1-877-314-2017 or email us at [email protected].