Capital Equipment News March 2022

TYRES

MAXIMISE THE ‘CRADLE TO GRAVE’ CPK OF YOUR FLEET’S TYRES

In a highly competitive and ‘always on’ commercial environment, fleet owners and operators of medium and heavy commercial vehicles are under increasing pressure. They need to meet demanding delivery targets, maximise cost per kilometre (CPK), reduce breakdown costs and overcome challenging traffic congestion and road conditions, all while ensuring on-the-road safety of vehicles at all times. By Anesh Mohar , Dunlop group manager: Technical Services – Commercial.

H igh quality, durable and technologically advanced truck and bus radial tyres are essential for trans porters and fleet owners to keep their fleets in operation. When it comes to achieving the most value and CPK from your fleet’s tyres, tyre selection, vehicle maintenance, tyre pressures and control are among the most important considerations. Sumitomo Rubber South Africa (Pty) Ltd (SRSA), manufacturer of the Dunlop, Sumitomo and Falken Tyre brands, offers these tips for getting the most out of your fleet’s tyres.

Partner for success Collaborate with a reputable and experienced tyre supplier that will provide the best advice and support required to manage your fleet. Ask for their professional advice when setting out to select tyres for your fleet, but always give them as much information as possible, to put them in a position to give the best possible guidance. Sumitomo Rubber SA, for example, has an in-field technical services (ITS) team based in all regions, and into the rest of the continent, to advise customers on tyre selection, application and performance, plus analysing, monitoring and scrap

analysis data. The ITS division becomes an extension of customers’ businesses, offering a value-added service and assisting with growth and staff development. Your tyre partner should be able to provide recommendations to minimise tyre failures, and if these ever do occur, conduct a tyre post-mortem analysis to determine the main causes. Start off with accurate tyre selection This is the most critical part of the purchase decision. Fleet owners, with support from their tyre sales representative, need to select the correct specification to ensure optimal

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