Interco Tech

Using The Chalk Method for Determining PSI

Using The Chalk Method for Determining PSI - NOTE. This article is posted for reference only.  You should always consult with your local tire installation professional(s) when you have questions about your tires.

GEARING UP FOR TALLER TIRES

Whenever larger-than-stock tires are installed on a truck, it will have a direct effect on the truck's performance. Why? It has to do with the effective gear ratio. Your truck comes from the factory with the optimum axle gear ratio to work with the truck's engine, transmission, and stock tire combination as well as provide a good balance between acceleration and fuel economy. When taller tires are installed on a truck but the axle ratios stay the same; the effective gear ratio is reduced. This means the engine is forced to operate below its power band, and performance and fuel economy suffer as a result. In order to restore the effective gear ratio (and the truck's performance), you'll need to have the axle gears swapped to lower (numerically higher) ratios.

Beware the Bubble: Understanding Impact Breaks on Tires

Beware the Bubble: Understanding Impact Breaks on Tires

Have you noticed a weird “bubble” or “knot” form on the side wall of your tire? It could be an impact break, a serious tire issue that requires immediate attention.

What is an Impact Break?

How to Clean and Store Your Light Truck Tires

How to Clean and Store Your Light Truck Tires

Keeping your light truck tires in top shape is essential for safe driving and maximizing their lifespan. This includes proper cleaning and storage during seasonal changes. Here's a guide to ensure your tires are ready to hit the road when you need them:

Cleaning Your Light Truck Tires:

Tire Run-Out

Run-out and out of round are terms used to describe when a tire or wheel assembly is not perfectly round, while balanced tires are tires that have been balanced to reduce the risk of uneven tread wear and other problems:

Run-out

Also known as out of round, run-out occurs when a tire or wheel assembly is not perfectly round. Run-out can be caused by a bent rim or uneven tire wear. There are two types of run-out

There are two types of tire runout: radial and lateral: 

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