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Tire management

Tire life cycle — wear, retreading, rotation and cost per tire — and the practices that make the fleet more economical and safer.

Tire management

Tire management benchmarks: CPK and 4 more indicators

Compare fleet tire management with the market: CPK, retreading rate, premature disposal, tire share of costs (8% to 20%) and roadside assistance.

Jean Zart 5/26/2026

Tire management

An in-house fleet tire shop: what it is and how to set it up

In-house fleet tire shop: what it is, when bringing it in-house pays off, facilities, team, processes and inventory needed, and which indicators to track.

Diego Paludo 4/23/2026

Tire management

Truck wheel balancing: a step-by-step guide in 5 stages

See how to balance truck tires in 5 stages, what to check before the service and when to use static or dynamic balancing.

Jean Zart 4/20/2026

Tire management

In-house tire shop checklist: entry, execution and departure

In-house tire shop checklist: vehicle entry, service execution, release and scheduled inspection, with pressure and tread depth recorded per tire.

Diego Paludo 3/31/2026

Tire management

Forgot tire calibration? The mistake and trip risks

Forgetting tire calibration makes vehicles unstable: incorrect pressure reduces stability in corners and braking, uses more fuel and wears tires.

Luiz Felipe 3/17/2026

Tire management

Tire vulcanization: when the repair is worthwhile

Learn when tire vulcanization is suitable, how localized repairs are performed and which technical precautions prevent risks to the fleet.

Diego Paludo 7/24/2025

Tire management

Truck tire calibration chart: how to use it

The chart is a reference: pressure varies with tire size, fitment and load. Learn why the sidewall number is a limit, not the ideal, and calibrate cold.

Diego Paludo 6/9/2025

Tire management

Tire management app: how to choose one for your fleet

Tires can reach 20% of costs when control fails. Learn 6 steps to manage your fleet's tires and choose a tire management app.

Jean Zart 4/30/2025

Tire management

How to control fleet tires: 5 steps and a free spreadsheet

Tires can reach 20% of operating costs. See the 5 steps to control each one of them and download the free tire control spreadsheet.

Jean Zart 4/11/2025

Tire management

Tire control system: 7 benefits and how to implement it

Understand what a tire control system is, its 7 operational benefits, the solutions on the market and the steps to implement it in your fleet.

Jean Zart 3/5/2025

Tire management

Semi-trailer tire equalizers and rodoar: worth it?

Olho de gato equalizes pressure between dual tires; rodoar adjusts it using compressed air. See their limitations and 5 points to check before installation.

Jean Zart 2/19/2025

Tire management

Tire hot branding: what the number is and how to do it

Understand how hot branding identifies tires, how to define your fleet's numbering system and which alternatives exist, including RFID and adhesive labels.

Jean Zart 1/20/2025

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Tire management

Tire management benchmarks: CPK and 4 more indicators

An in-house fleet tire shop: what it is and how to set it up

Truck wheel balancing: a step-by-step guide in 5 stages

In-house tire shop checklist: entry, execution and departure

Forgot tire calibration? The mistake and trip risks

Tire vulcanization: when the repair is worthwhile

Truck tire calibration chart: how to use it

Tire management app: how to choose one for your fleet

How to control fleet tires: 5 steps and a free spreadsheet

Tire control system: 7 benefits and how to implement it

Semi-trailer tire equalizers and rodoar: worth it?

Tire hot branding: what the number is and how to do it

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