Fleet tire management is overlooked by many companies.
Tires are, in general, the 4th highest cost of the fleet, behind only fuel, payroll and maintenance.
What few know is that, when there is no adequate and efficient tire management, this cost can become the 2nd largest in the fleet.
Regardless of the cost hierarchy, for the sake of traffic safety, tires need attention, whether from the fleet manager, operational or even the owner of the company.
To help you in this management, I separated the part of an interview I did with André Machado, a tire specialist, with tickets at companies like Michelin and Bridgestone!
This is just an excerpt from the interview for the Fleet for All Course.
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❓ Why pay attention to tires?
As you can see, tires can become the 2nd biggest cost in the company's fleet, when not given due attention.
This is the reality of 80% of companies that have fleets, according to tire specialist André Machado.
In fleet control, cost reduction is essential, together with increased vehicle productivity.
You, as a manager, understanding your operating costs and how much each tire weighs in the fleet budget, must manage and plan the best way to use the tires, with a view to increasing their useful life.
🚗 Tire life and quality
Tire life can change according to several variables.
An example is the routes used by the vehicle.
Tires that run longer on highways last longer than those that run in cities.
Another factor that greatly changes the useful life of tires is the driving mode.
Braking and sudden accelerations are examples of actions that shorten tire life.
In addition to influencing fuel consumption, aggressive driving greatly reduces tire life.
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It is necessary to pay attention to the driving mode, not only for the sake of costs, but also for the driver's own safety.
Quality is also an important factor in terms of tire life.
In some cases, the cheap can be expensive. Therefore, I recommend that, before purchasing the tire, research the brand.
🛠 Preventive maintenance of tires
The preventive maintenance of the tires is what can most increase their useful life.
Just as an oil change is programmed, it is necessary to program the tire casters to reduce wear.
Fleet control and management software can help the company remember this maintenance, according to the vehicle's odometer.
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In addition, the driver can use an application to notify the manager of the condition of the tire's tread.
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The tread is the part of the tire that touches the ground, and its wear needs to be monitored to avoid aquaplaning and accidents.
💰 What is the cheapest tire maintenance?
The cheapest and simplest tire maintenance is: AR!
Failing to perform the calibration on time, reduces tire life by up to 20%.
In addition to increasing fuel consumption by 10%.
However simple and easy it may be, tire calibration is often overlooked.
In the post below I pass 2 simple tips for you to keep the tire calibration up to date:
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But just calibrating is not enough, this is the first step.
Keep an eye on your tire, use a system to track its use and include it in the fleet maintenance plan.
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I hope you enjoyed this video!
If you are not responsible for the company's vehicles, share with who you are. I'm sure it will help a lot.
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