Cost of tyre neglect
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UNDER-INFLATION, overloading and speeding can reduce tyre life by as much as 30 per cent and add as much as £500 a year to the running costs of a heavy artic, claims Dunlop in its latest "Usercare" leaflet, Truck tyre care and maintenance.
With the road haulage industry returning net profits in the region of five per cent, an operator must increase his annual turnover by another £10,000 for that one vehicle just to make good the loss, claims Dunlop.
This latest "Usercare" leaflet explains how simple regular maintenance checks not only save the operator money but also ensure his vehicle is safe and complies with the law.
Copies of the leaflet can be obtained from David Casdagli, market planning manager (truck), Dunlop Ltd, Erdington, Birmingham.