A commercial tire does not have to blow out to create a roadside problem. A tire that repeatedly loses pressure can become unsafe, damage the casing or leave a truck disabled if the source is not identified. The right roadside information begins with the full sidewall size and the exact wheel position.
A tread puncture is only one possible source
Nails, screws and other road debris can create a slow leak, but the visible object is not enough to determine whether a tire is repairable. The location and extent of damage, internal condition, tire application and how far the tire was operated low on air all matter.
Valve and valve-core leaks can mimic a tire puncture
Air can escape through valve components as well as the tire itself. Report whether the valve looks damaged, whether a valve extension is involved and whether the pressure drops while the truck is parked or mainly after driving.
The bead and wheel also need inspection
The tire seals against the wheel at the bead area. Damage, contamination, corrosion or wheel problems can contribute to air loss. A repeated leak after tire service is a reason to inspect the entire sealing area instead of repeatedly adding air.
Heat, hub leakage or brake symptoms change the call
If the same wheel position also has unusual heat, smoke, wheel-seal leakage, bearing noise or a dragging brake, tell dispatch before service begins. Tire pressure loss and wheel-end problems can occur together and may require more than a tire repair.
Give dispatch the full size and position
Report the full sidewall marking and whether the tire is on a steer, drive or trailer position. Verified exact examples include 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5. Do not report only “22.5” because that is a wheel-size category rather than the complete tire specification.
Commercial inventory rules
Deals On Wheels services new commercial 15-, 16-, 17.5-, 19.5-, 22.5- and 24.5-inch applications. Used and recap availability is limited to qualifying 22.5- and 24.5-inch commercial applications and depends on exact size, position, application and current inventory. Passenger cars, SUVs and light-duty pickups are separate and are new-tire-only applications.
Use the commercial tire-size hub for the authoritative sizing and inventory rules, or the commercial roadside repair page for service information.