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SECTION THREE Extending Tire Life MAINTAINING THE TIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-45 Inflation Pressure - Underinflation - Overinflation - Proper Inflation - Nitrogen - Sealants - Tire Inspection - Central Tire Inflation Systems - Drive Carefully - Tread Depth Measurements - Wear Bars - Do Not Overload Major Factors That Affect Tire Life - Alignment - Steer Axle Geometry - Toe - Tandem Axle Parallelism - Thrust Angle (Tracking) - Camber - Caster - Steer Axle Setback Tire Wear Patterns Due to Misalignment - Toe Wear - Camber Wear - Flat Spotting Wear Braking Systems and Issues Summary of Tire Issues Due to Brakes - Brake Heat Overview Fifth Wheel Maintenance and Placement Suspensions Air Suspension Systems - Quick Checks for Trailer System Faults - Quick Checks for Front Suspension Faults - Quick Checks for Rear Suspension Faults - Free Rolling Wear - Cupping Wear - Diagonal Wear - Drive at Proper Speeds - Balance and Runout - Storage - Flood Damage - Chains - Recommendation for Use of Dynamometers - Spinning - Rotation - Siping - Branding MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-62 - Toe-Out-On-Turns - TMC Recommended Alignment Targets - Periodic Alignment Checks - Alignment Equipment - Field Check Techniques - Axle Parallelism and Tracking 35