WHAT MAKES CHASSIS DIFFERENT THAN TRAILERS?
Final Mile Delivery…
Most often the chassis is the first or last mile of a container's long, transoceanic journey. As such, chassis are generally used in high density, urban or Industrial environments. Seldom will a chassis travel over 100+ miles and damage is more likely to remove a tire from service than treadwear. Chassis need a tire that is tough, does your current "trailer tire" have what it takes?
Fun in the sun…
This passage emphasizes the constant activity and importance of chassis in the country, highlighting that they are always in motion, unlike dry van and flatbed trailers. It suggests that chassis require durable tires that can withstand various environmental factors, particularly heat and ozone damage.
High Scrub Service…
Chassis service is a High Scrub application. To make all these Final Mile pickups and deliveries the equipment makes a lot of turns, in cities there are a lot of curbs and obstacles that a long haul trailer tire rarely has to contend with. Are your current tires built for the challenge of all those tight turns and hard corners?
The rail yard isn't exactly the school yard…
The passage highlights, the bustling and chaotic nature of rail yards, where numerous chassis are vying for space and attention. Chassis undergo various types of movements and storage, often encountering sharp and pointy objects. It questions if the tires are apt for these conditions.