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A truck without Central Tyre Inflation is like bread without butter. Sure, you can eat it, but why???? Truth is, Central Tyre Inflation is an investment in future profitability.

Michelin says; “Tyres for commercial vehicles must be inflated to a pressure relevant to the load, speed and condition of use.” “Using the correct pressure is essential to the safe running of the tyre.” Note the “must”.

As the load changes, so must the tyre pressure. As the speed changes, so must the tyre pressure. As the conditions change, so must the tyre pressure….. This is “essential for the safe running of the tyre”.

But 99% of trucks run with only one tyre pressure, all of the time, wasting tyre life, extending braking distances, damaging roads, the truck, and the driver. The wrong tyre pressure increases tread wear and decreases the handling ability. Central Tyre Inflation puts you in control.

A small puncture usually ends up as a blow out, often wiping out two tyres, mudguards, and sometimes tail lights. Flying rubber could kill. Central Tyre Inflation automatically refills punctured tyres, and lets the driver know.

Everyone knows of the perils of under inflation. But over inflated tyres increase the risk of impact breaks, and increases tyre wear even more than under-inflation (Advantage).

Trucks that travel empty one direction, like tankers, tippers, and stock trucks, actually suffer much more tyre wear when empty than when laden, simply because their tyres are vastly over inflated.

Many Australian trucks travel extensively on gravel and dirt roads. Lowered tyre pressures here will significantly improve all operating parameters. Much better handling and ride, much better tyre life, much less tyre damage, longer suspension, brake, and drive train life, are all the amazing and real benefits. Any truck that operates regularly on gravel roads, and/or empty absolutely needs Central Tyre Inflation.

Here are some facts: Maximum legal loads for tandem drive tyres, in most states, is 16.5 tonnes. Correct tyre pressures for one typical Australian tyre choice at this load is 87 psi on highways. But, at a lower load of 10 tonnes, the correct pressure is only 50 psi. Many trucks use 100 psi. Fully laden, these tyres are 15% over inflated, wasting at least 10% of expected tyre life (Michelin)

On gravel roads, even lower pressures should be used. Pressures as low as 30 psi (at slower speeds) are used regularly, with great results. Traction increases up to 200%, tyre life increases by at least 30%, drive train loads are lowered, ride quality improvements of 10 fold have been measured, and the environment is better off too. Roads last longer, tyres and vehicles last longer. And drivers are in better health, with less stress and fatigue.

Central Tyre Inflation is the only practical tool that can adjust tyre pressures correctly. Using only one high pressure is as old fashioned as rag tyres. With costs steadily rising, and rates stagnant, operating smarter is the only choice. Ring AIR CTI for more information, on 03 51276 128 now.