Profile the fleet
Record sizes, axle positions, route surfaces and typical loading for each vehicle group.
Fleet planning
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Build a replacement plan around vehicle duty, axle loads, service windows and the stock needed at each location.
Plan the replacement cycle
A fleet plan starts with an inventory of vehicle groups and their installed tire sizes. Capture axle position, load index, speed rating, typical route and the location responsible for service. Separate expected demand from confirmed demand, because changes in utilization or vehicle allocation can alter the number and timing of replacements.
Inspection records help teams understand the current position. Record tread depth, visible wear patterns and the date of inspection, then compare the findings with the relevant local requirements and vehicle guidance. Unusual wear should be investigated in context, including inflation, alignment and operating conditions, rather than attributed to a tire characteristic on its own.
Review wear
Use inspection records and tread depth to establish replacement priorities under local requirements.
Schedule supply
Discuss lead times, quantities and service locations with the teams responsible for installation.
Revisit assumptions
Update the plan as routes, loads and available evidence change.
Information that supports decisions
Compare options within a defined duty cycle. A lower rolling-resistance target, wet-road behavior and service life may involve competing priorities, so evidence should identify the tested size, method and conditions. Costs should include the assumptions used for distance, service intervals and downtime; an estimate is not a guaranteed saving.
For procurement, group demand by size and depot and identify the required delivery windows. Discuss minimum stock, replenishment timing and the process for handling changes in the fleet. Any supply commitment should be confirmed for the specific order and location, with open questions recorded before the plan is approved.
Application matrix
Compare tire dimensions, load index, speed rating and tread pattern against a documented duty.
Stock coordination
Group demand by size and location to discuss a suitable replacement inventory.
Cost review
Consider acquisition, service life, downtime and rolling resistance within the stated operating conditions.
Coordinate the participants
Operations, purchasing and workshop staff each contribute different evidence. Agree who confirms vehicle compatibility, who reviews market documentation and who maintains the replacement calendar. Where a trial is needed, establish the number of vehicles, the inspection method and the criteria for interpreting the results before it begins.
Fleet operations
Provide route and vehicle use data.
Purchasing
Define quantities, locations and timing.
Service teams
Share inspection and installation requirements.
Start a fleet supply conversation
Tell us about your vehicles and replacement schedule.