On a working truck or van, the number that matters most isn't tread pattern — it's load rating. Fit a tire rated below what the vehicle actually carries and it runs hot, wears the shoulders, and fails under exactly the conditions you bought the truck for.
What Tires Covers
- New tire sales — major brands
- Mount & balance
- Rotation & alignment checks
- Flat repair & patching
- TPMS service and reset
Load index and ply rating exist because a loaded vehicle deflects its tires far more than an empty one. Heavier construction resists that deflection and the heat it generates. It's also why the correct inflation pressure for a loaded truck is not the same as for an empty one — running a working vehicle at unloaded pressures is one of the most common causes of premature shoulder wear we see on Tewksbury trucks.
Commercial vans have their own requirement, and the placard on the door jamb is the authority on what the vehicle needs. We fit to that spec rather than to whatever looks similar in size.
Boston Fleet Services keeps commercial vehicles rolling on the same basis. Call for current pricing on any size or rating.
Tewksbury Questions About Tires
- Does my work truck need a specific tire load rating?
- Yes. The door jamb placard lists the load index and pressure the vehicle needs. A tire rated below that runs hot under weight and wears — or fails — early.
- Should I change tire pressure when the truck is loaded?
- Follow the manufacturer's loaded pressure specification. Running loaded at unloaded pressures overheats the tire and wears the shoulders quickly.
- How far is Wilmington from Tewksbury?
- About 12 minutes to 779 Woburn St. That's our only shop.