Bridgestone Launches New Tire Inspection Resources for Off-the-Road Customers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 24, 2017) – Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) today announced two free jobsite resources for customers in the mining, construction and aggregates industries. The pre-shift inspection poster and video provide general guidelines to identify and report irregular tire, rim and wheel conditions early, lowering the lifecycle cost of OTR tires.

“OTR tires face some of the toughest conditions in the world, and at Bridgestone, we are committed to helping our customers work as safely and efficiently as possible – whatever the conditions,” said Rob Seibert, director, marketing, commercial off-the-road tires, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. “Whether through our state-of-the-art products or these educational resources, we always strive to deliver a comprehensive approach for our customers to manage their tire assets.”

A regular tire inspection and maintenance program is crucial to safety and productivity. The inspection poster and video provide guidelines to identify tire conditions easily before every shift preventing unplanned downtime:

• Inspect for irregular wear or flat spots in the tread and shoulder
• Look for any bulges or separations in the sidewall
• Ensure there are no cracks, splits, leaks or breaks in the beads
• Examine rust or corrosion of components on the wheel and rim
• Check inflation levels and examine the tire for any loose or damaged valve stems
• Report any damage or issues immediately to your supervisor

Bridgestone recommends customers conduct daily pre-shift inspections and conduct frequent formal inspections utilizing an integrated tire and rim management tracking system. Bridgestone TreadStat software features a mobile inspection app and offers customizable dashboards, making it easy to record and upload inspection data for every tire in a fleet, saving customers time and money.

The pre-shift inspection poster and video are available for download in the United States and Canada, at commercial.bridgestone.com/otr-tire-inspection.

For more information, visit Bridgestone.