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AGGREGATES MANAGER / April 2017 29 "Trained tire technicians collect in- fi eld data about infl ation, tread depth, and other metrics, and then feed this in- formation into EMTrack," he says. Repetition of this process eventually will help you monitor and chart key per- formance aspects such as cost-per-hour, cost-per-ton, and/or hours-per-32nd. "It also can help you forecast future tire needs so you can budget accordingly," Matson explains. As a tire nears the end of its service, consider retreading, which can help you optimize the return on your investment by extending the tire's lifecycle. "At the same time, retreads can be an excel- lent alternative to new construction tires, especially if you're keeping close tabs on expenses," Matson says. "In today's cost-competitive marketplace, retreads are a viable option." In addition, tires can yield valu- able information after they have cy- cled through a retread and have been removed from service. "The information gathered from a careful scrap tire anal- ysis can help you identify maintenance opportunities," Matson says. "For exam- ple, an out-of-service tire that exhibits unusual wear patterns could have been run in an over- or under-infl ated state for an extended period." Every tire tells a story, he notes. "We encourage you to work with your tire supplier or tire dealer to inspect and an- alyze tires that have been taken out of circulation. Information is power, and good information can help you make bet- ter decisions about your construction tire investment." AM Mike Manges is manager of Commercial/ Off-Highway Tire Communications for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Know how to pick 'em Good tire performance begins with smart tire selection. Choosing the right tire for your application will make all the difference in terms of in-fi eld performance, according to Eric Matson, manager, global fi eld engineering, Goodyear. "First, make sure you think about what the tire will be 'asked to do,'" he says. "That's where it starts. Then work with a representative from your tire dealer or tire supplier. The experts there have the experience and knowledge to recom- mend an appropriate tire for your application." Keep in mind that every OTR tire, regardless of application, has a certain ca- pability rating. This dictates the maximum recommended weight a tire should carry at a specifi c rate of movement. There are different ways to track vehicle load and speed, including the use of GPS tracking units to monitor movement over a specifi ed period of time. (Twenty-four hours is common.) "For optimized performance, never exceed a tire's TMPH rating," Matson advises. css-soucy-ad 7.indd 1 3/8/17 3:51 PM Like /Aggregates Manager Connect Find us: Aggregates Manager Magazine Follow @AggregatesMgr FIND US ONLINE! AggMan_FindUsOnline_ad.indd 4 7/21/16 3:37 PM