Tire Use Guidelines

Common Questions

What are the minimum tire tread depths?

 

Shown below are the air pressures to be used on all units. The Maintenance Director must approve any exceptions. Tire tread depth is maximum for removal of sets of tires.

Low Pro 22.0 Steers 110 Psi
Wide Base Tires 110 Psi
Low Pro 24.5, Drives and Trailer 105 Psi
Low Pro 22.5, Drives and Trailer 105 Psi
295/80 – 22.5 (H) Rated Steers 120 Psi
11 R22.5 Steers, Drives, and Trailer 105 Psi
315 and 12R R22.5 Steers 120 Psi
19.5 Steers and Drives 100 Psi
16″ Steers and Drives Load D 65 Psi
16″ Steers and Drives Load E 80 Psi
15″ 4 Ply B Rating Steers and Drives 32 Psi
15″ 6 Ply C rating Steers and Drives 45 Psi

Tread Depth Removal In 32nds

Summer Winter
Steers 6 8
Drives 5 8
Trailer 4 4
15″, 16″, & 19.5″ 3 4

 

When checking air pressure, any tires more than 20% below the set pressure must NOT be aired up and must be removed for examination for repair.