Tyre Posiotions


There are 3 main positions for truck tires: STEERS, DRIVES & TRAILERS
STEER TIRES
Used on the front end of the truck, these tires are the lifeline and most critical of all the tires used. There are two primary types of steer tires: With a Decoupling Groove or Without a Decoupling Groove

DRIVE TIRES
These tires are the muscle behind the truck and there are two primary types of tires that are used today.

CLOSED SHOULDER
Used on over the road application
OPEN SHOULDER
Used on on/off road application

TRAILER TIRES
These tires are just as important as the tires on the main truck. The right trailer tires can drastically affect fuel efficiency, load stability, and overall performance of your truck on the road.

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