Ruband Tyres Blog
Tyre-care advice, fleet maintenance tips and news from our Melbourne and Hobart depots.
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How Old Are Your Tyres, Really? Reading the DOT Date and the 10-Year Rule
Plenty of tread left doesn't mean plenty of life left. Here's how to read the four-digit date code on your sidewall, and why an ageing tyre can fail even when it looks fine.
- truck tyres
- safety
- maintenance
- 4x4
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Load Index and Speed Rating: Reading the Numbers That Keep You Legal and Loaded
The small numbers on your tyre sidewall decide how much weight and speed it can safely carry. Here's how to read them, and why matching them to your real duty matters near max GVM.
- truck tyres
- load rating
- compliance
- fleet
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Wheel Torque and the 50–100 km Re-Torque: The Check That Stops a Wheel Coming Off
After any tyre fitment, your wheel nuts need re-checking within the first 50–100 km. Here's why they loosen, what it costs if they don't get checked, and how to do it right.
- truck tyres
- fitment
- safety
- fleet
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Why Your Truck Tyres Lose Pressure Every Winter — and What It's Quietly Costing You
Cold weather pulls air pressure out of commercial tyres. Underinflated truck tyres burn more fuel, wear unevenly, and run hot — here's what to check before winter costs you a tyre.
- tyre pressure
- fuel economy
- winter
- fleet maintenance
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Reading Uneven Tyre Wear: What Each Pattern Is Telling You
Uneven truck tyre wear is a symptom, not the disease. Learn to read the common wear patterns so you fix the cause before it costs you another tyre.
- truck tyres
- maintenance
- fleet
- wear
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Your Fleet's WHS Obligation: Tyre Inspection Intervals You Might Be Missing
Fleet managers must implement systematic tyre inspection schedules and keep records to comply with work health and safety legislation in Victoria.
- fleet
- compliance
- wheel safety
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Heavy-Duty Truck Wheel Balancing: Why Off-Vehicle Machines Matter for B-Doubles
Off-vehicle balancing isolates heavy assemblies from hub variables, eliminating vibration and extending tyre life 15–25% versus on-vehicle methods.
- wheel balancing
- b-doubles
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What a Roadside Blowout Really Costs a Melbourne Owner-Operator (Hint: It's Not Just the Tyre)
A breakdown of the hidden costs of truck tyre failure for owner-operators — direct costs, downtime, damage, and insurance — far beyond the tyre itself.
- roadside
- owner-operator
- costs
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Princes Freeway to Hume Highway: The Tyre Routes That Destroy Retreads
Why Melbourne's major freight corridors demand premium tyres over retreads — covering heat management, road conditions, and the right specifications.
- freight corridors
- retreads
- tyre specification
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How Unbalanced Truck Tyres Are Costing Owner-Operators $1,000s in Fuel and Early Wear
Unbalanced truck tyres cause premature wear, higher fuel consumption, and suspension damage — costing owner-operators thousands of dollars a year.
- wheel balancing
- fuel economy
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Why Melbourne's Potholes Are Destroying Commercial Tyres in 2025
Melbourne's pothole crisis damages commercial vehicle tyres through sidewall compression, creating hidden structural damage and costly downtime for fleets.
- road conditions
- tyre damage