Episode 215: Summer Tire Myths Every Fleet Should Stop Believing

Commercial Vehicle Pro

Commercial Vehicle Pro
Episode 215: Summer Tire Myths Every Fleet Should Stop Believing
Jun 30, 2026 Episode 215
Commercial Vehicle Pro

In this edition of the Commercial Vehicle Pro Podcast, we shift our focus from fleet data to seasonal operational hazards. While fleet managers typically prioritize air conditioning maintenance during the summer peak, vehicle tires are quietly bearing the brunt of extreme pavement friction and external temperatures fluctuating between 130°F and 140°F.

Kristin Nyce from SimpleTire.com joins the show to target the psychological complacency that threatens commercial fleets during high-temperature months. 

Episode Artwork Episode 215: Summer Tire Myths Every Fleet Should Stop Believing 11:38 Episode Artwork Podcast Episode 214: Reflecting on the Spring 2026 CVBSummit with Kathryn Schifferle 19:00 Episode Artwork Episode 213: Beyond the Rubber: How SimpleTire is Revolutionizing Fleet Data | CVPro Podcast 7:10 Episode Artwork S6:E41 I 2025 Year in Review with Kathryn Schifferle 24:54 Episode Artwork S6:E40 I Harbinger: Focusing on Effective Electrification For Medium-Duty Vehicles 21:03 Episode Artwork S6:E39 I Section 179: Turning Tax Benefits into Smart Business Decisions 25:28 Episode Artwork S6:E38 I Turning Challenges into Progress: Reflecting on the Fall 2025 Commercial Vehicle Business Summit 11:13 Episode Artwork S6 E37 I Center for Transportation and the Environment: The Zero-Emission Vehicle Transition 30:23 Episode Artwork S6 Ep 36 I Inside CVBS: How Industry Leaders Are Tackling Change and Driving Strategy 9:00 Episode Artwork S6:E35 I From Vehicle to Voltage: PowerFlex On The Future Of Fleet Electrification 38:15 Episode Artwork S6:E34 I Turning Challenges Into Progress: Fall Commercial Vehicle Business Summit 2025 9:17 Episode Artwork S6:E33 I Where Trucks Meet Trust: Crestline Auto Transport 33:03 Episode Artwork S6:E32 I Navigating the 45W Tax Credit: Essential Insights for Commercial Fleets 37:03 Episode Artwork S6:E31 I Beyond the Tariffs: Strengthening Dealer-Customer Relationships 18:09 Episode Artwork S6:E30 l Empowering Fleet Professionals: A Conversation with Bill Schankel 40:08 Episode Artwork S6:E29 I Commercial Vehicle Business Summit Reflection 20:08 Episode Artwork S6:E28 I Two Auto Futurists Talk Commercial 21:00 Episode Artwork S6:E27 I Data and AI: Expressways to the Future 1:05:30 Episode Artwork S6:E26 I Stronger Together: How OEMs, Dealers, and Fleets Win Through Collaboration 19:03 Episode Artwork S6:E25 I Collaboration, Integration, Prioritization – How to Foster Business Growth 53:32 Episode Artwork S6:E24 I The Road Ahead for Commercial Vehicle Dealerships 58:40 Episode Artwork S6:E23 I Key Players Building the Future 30:28 Episode Artwork S6:22 I Win-Win Collaboration = Current & Future Success 17:03 Episode Artwork S6:E21 I The Business of Building the Future 39:34 Episode Artwork S6:E20 I Impacting the Future of the Commercial Vehicle Ecosystem 56:57