MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
Recommendations to ensure the top performance of your Westlake tyres.
INFLATION PRESSURE
Truck tyres for commercial vehicles must be properly inflated to a pressure based on the load, speed and conditions of use for maximum performance in all aspects such as even wear (long mileage), traction and handling stability (riding comfort), in addition to safety issues*.
*Check Westlake’s product technical data recommendations on pages 24-25 of the catalogues in the Download Center.
Tyre pressures should be checked on cold tyres at least every two weeks, using a calibrated pressure gauge. Tyres with lower profiles must undergo strict checks due to their less visible sidewall deflection.
Westlake provides inflation pressure stickers (shown on the right) with several different values for certain applications to help customers maintain proper pressures.
Please contact your Westlake distributor for details.
RETREADING AND REGROOVING
Every new Westlake truck tyre product is designed and constructed for better retreadability. Regrooving must be undertaken when only between 2 to 3 mm of the original tread pattern remains, in accordance with Westlake’s recommendations.
Please consult your Westlake distributor for details.
Tyre Wear Factors
FUEL ECONOMY & THE ENVIRONMENT
These tables indicate factors of tyre wear. If all factors are taken into consideration and applied correctly according to your vehicle and situation, you will achieve optimum fuel efficiency and help to protect the environment.
Please contact your Westlake distributor for further details.
INFLATION PRESSURE
Tyre Mileage Index in %
Proper inflation pressure is essential for the tyre performance of every application. Westlake recommends frequent inflation checks. If necessary, increase tyre inflation as per the recommendation of load and inflation product technical data or inflation stickers.
CARRYING LOAD
Tyre Mileage Index in %
Tyre wear depends upon the pay load carried. Westlake recommends carrying the pay loads on correct axles and carry heavy load on drive axle position if applicable.
STOP AND ACCELERATION OPERATION
Tyre Mileage Index in %
Rapid or frequent stop and acceleration traffic results in additional tread wear to tyres and reduces the life of your tyre. Westlake recommends controlled steering and braking, especially while turning or taking bends in everyday use. Furthermore, new products with special treads and enhanced sidewalls will be developed for city use involving more frequent “stop and go”-type situations.
SEASONAL/AMBIENT TEMPERATURES
Tyre Mileage Index in %
Tyre wear is temperature dependent. Westlake recommends carrying out a tyre service before the summer season.
TRAILER AXLES
Tyre Mileage Index in %
Trailer tyre wear is dependent on the side force on trailer axles. Westlake recommends proper tyre rotation when operating the trailer.