Tyre Pressure & Performance

The impact on tyre life.

Tyres are one of your most valuable fleet assets. Pressure and care determine their performance, safety and your bottom line.

High Value Asset
High Cost to Replace
— Don't Overlook It —
Tyre Pressure & Uneven Wear: The Impact on Tyre Life
% of Original Tyre Life
Correct
Pressure✓
10%
Under Inflated!
20%
Under Inflated!!
30%
Under Inflated!!!
50%
Under Inflated✕
Tyre Condition
Even Wear
Shoulder Wear
Excessive Shoulder
Severe Wear
Critical Wear
✓ Even wear
Maximum performance
Full tyre life achieved
Shoulder wear
Increased rolling resistance
Fuel efficiency reduced
Excessive shoulder wear
Higher fuel consumption
Heat build-up increasing
Severe wear
Reduced safety
Risk of failure rising
⚠ Critical wear
High risk of blowout
Legal penalties likely
Tyre Life Remaining
100%
Full Tyre Life
~80%
20% Lost
~60%
40% Lost
~40%
60% Lost
~20%
80% Lost
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The real cost is not the tyre — it's how it's managed over time.

A tyre running at just 10% under-inflation loses approximately 20% of its usable life. At 30% under-inflation, 60% of its life is gone. Across a fleet of 50+ vehicles, unmanaged pressure alone can represent tens of thousands of pounds in avoidable replacement costs every year.

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Lower Costs
Maximum tyre life means fewer replacements and lower cost per km across your fleet.
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Improved Fuel Efficiency
Correct pressure reduces rolling resistance and saves fuel on every journey.
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Enhanced Safety
Properly inflated tyres improve braking, handling and vehicle stability.
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Avoid Legal Penalties
Stay compliant. Avoid fines, licence points and vehicle downtime.
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Maximised Uptime
Fewer breakdowns. More reliable operations and on-time deliveries.
Check Pressure. Prevent Uneven Wear. Maximise Value. Look After Your Tyres — They Look After Your Business.
Origin Tyre Management Ltd · origintyres.co.uk