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The lumber and forestry industry faces a series of challenges that many day-to-day hauling operations do not face. Moving logs to and from the mills, combating harsh weather, muddy terrain conditions, and rugged obstacles can wreak havoc on your truck fleet; creating a need for trucks to be equipped with tires that will face anything […]

Torque is the amount of force applied to a lug nut to tighten it. It is generally listed as a measurement known as pound-feet. If improperly tightened, lug nuts can cause serious problems, including stud distortion, brake damage and wheel detachment. What Proper Lug Nut Torque is Essential Lug nuts keep a wheel attached to […]

When it comes to commercial driving, there are few factors that add to safety and efficiency more than a good set of tires. Driving down America’s highways, remnants of ‘road gators’ (blown-out tires) dot the roadscape. Often resulting from separated belts and treads, these rubber relics represent expensive repairs, damaged vehicles, and late deliveries, all […]

From hauling materials into a manufacturing plant to getting goods to the market, long haul and regional hauling trucks have a high degree of stressors placed on their tires during their normal operations. Constant stopping and starting, frequent turns and other surface aggressions are a few of the factors that wear down regional haul truck […]

Commercial tire casings have a significant value. Tracking and evaluating casing life and performance -“Cradle to Grave,” ensures the lowest cost per mile of your assets.  At Bauer Built we utilize the full suite of Michelin’s Casings Asset Management Systems to accurately track and record all your fleet’s data. Over the lifespan of a tire, […]