One is a failure and one indicates strong performance.Read more
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One is a failure and one indicates strong performance.Read more
Lets take a look at the commonly overlooked causes of excessive tire wear. The benefits of balancing the steer tires are well recognized within the industry. Balanced tires reduce rolling resistance by decreasing tire sidewall flexing, tread squirming and friction and help prevent cupping. Studies show tire operating temperatures of balanced tire to run 8-25%Read more
Lets take a look at the commonly overlooked causes of excessive tire wear… New shocks can extend the tire’s useful life by as much as 50%. Control of suspension movement is critical for safety, vehicle wear and tire life. As the Shock performance steadily declines with use, the suspension can no longer control wheel hop,Read more
Failure Analysis Unless pre-mature failure occurs, Air Springs typical performance life is 7-9 years. The following outline causes of premature failure: Freightliner Century Class ST Cab Air Spring Issue OEM # Firestone Goodyear Change of cab air spring18-40977-000 superseded by 18-52651-000W02-358-7207 superseded by W02-358-72151S5-175 W02-358-7215 replaced W02-358-7207. Due to proximity of the cab air springRead more