According to ATA, the pocket guide is designed for drivers, owner-operators and service providers who need to know about tires and wheels for heavy-duty trucks. Created by ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC), this 36-page, full-color guide is said to feature tire and wheel maintenance tips such as:
- Pre- and post-trip inspection guidelines
- Why tire inflation is important
- The effects of speed, load and improper inflation
- When tires should be rotated
- How to select a tire and wheel service provider
- The benefits of retreads
- What to look for in a quality repair
- How to use tire chains
- Why wheel lug nut torque is important
- How to clean, polish and refinish wheels
- The consequences of mismatched duals
- Total vehicle alignment
The guide also is said to include a tread wear and depth ‘Go’ or ‘No-Go’ gauge that measures sidewall bulge height, maximum nail hole repair size and repairable area in tire crown.
The guide can be purchased through the ATA website at: https://www.atabusinesssolutions.com/Default.aspx?TabID=274&ProductId=3795.
