Scrapyard Analysis

There are many reasons tires are removed from service outside of normal wear. This can range from driver-related behavior, to running the wrong type of tires in a particular application, to vehicle condition such as alignment or worn suspension components.

It is relatively easy to identify many of the issues that lead to early tire removal by analyzing the tires themselves. By pinpointing common reoccurring problems, fleets can make decisions that will help prolong the life of their tires. Plus, they can find tires that best fit their operation. This means more performance from same tyres for the same amount of money.

As beneficial as scrap tire analysis can be, however, few fleets take advantage. Only a small percent inspect their scrap tires on a regular basis. Michelin, Goodyear and Bridgestone; premium tire providers say one of the most effective ways to reduce a fleet’s overall maintenance spend is by “consistently analyzing scrap tires.” There is nothing easy about going through scrap tires; they are dirty, heavy, often kept outside, and in some extreme cases of badly damaged tires, they bite your hands.

This is where we come to action.