As a semi-truck driver, it’s important to be able to recognize when your tires are under-inflated. Under-inflated tires can lead to a number of problems, including poor fuel efficiency, uneven wear, and an increased risk of blowouts. So the question is, how can semi-truck drivers recognize underinflation?
One of the most obvious signs of underinflation is a decrease in tire pressure. This can be easily monitored by checking the pressure of your tires with a tire pressure gauge. However, tires need to be cold in order to measure accurately. This means the tires need to be stationary and out of direct sunlight for at least three hours.
Another sign of underinflation is uneven wear on the tires. When a tire is underinflated, the sidewall of the tire will bear more of the load. This causes the tread to wear out faster. This can be visually identified by looking at the wear pattern on the tire.
Checking the vehicle’s handling is another way to determine if your tires are underinflated. Under-inflated tires can cause a vehicle to pull to one side or the other, or make it difficult to steer. It can also cause the vehicle to vibrate or bounce, especially at higher speeds.
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Additionally, semi-truck drivers can use a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to monitor the pressure of their tires in real time. This system uses sensors mounted on the tires to transmit the tire’s pressure information to the driver. Better yet, predictive tire pressure monitoring systems, such as Connexion Halo, are able to not just identify under-inflated tires but can spot tire leaks and identify how much safe drive time is left on a tire before undergoing irreparable damage.
En vérifiant régulièrement la pression de vos pneus, en recherchant une usure inégale, en surveillant la tenue de route du véhicule et en utilisant un système de surveillance de la pression des pneus, les conducteurs de semi-remorques peuvent s'assurer que leurs pneus sont correctement gonflés et éviter les problèmes causés par un sous-gonflage.
Chez Aperia, nous recommandons le gonflage automatique des pneus pour votre semi-remorque et remorque avec Halo, de sorte que vous n'ayez jamais à vous soucier des problèmes de gonflage des pneus.
