Improper Tire Inflation Costs Money And Puts Your Equipment At Risk - Canadian Rental Service

Improper Tire Inflation Costs Money And Puts Your Equipment At Risk - Canadian Rental Service

Improper tire inflation can have serious consequences on the performance and durability of equipment, as well as for the safety of the operator. Underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, which means the engine must work harder, leading to increased fuel or energy consumption and reduced productivity, explains Piero Torassa, field engineering director with BKT Europe. “On the contrary, over-inflated tires may result in reduced traction, ca…