A fleet tyre policy should tell drivers, workshops and approvers what to do before a replacement becomes urgent. It is not a list of preferred brands. It is a decision system that makes every replacement explainable.
1. Vehicle categories
Group vehicles by operating role, size, load, mileage and risk instead of applying one product rule to everything.
2. Approved fitments
Define original specification, permitted alternatives, load and speed ratings and when technical approval is required.
3. Product tiers
State approved products by vehicle category and use. Include an authorised substitute for stock interruptions.
4. Inspection interval
Set responsibility and frequency for pressure, tread and visible-condition checks. Technology can help, but Michelin Connected Fleet notes that manual inspection still matters.
5. Replacement threshold
Define legal, safety and operational thresholds. PUSPAKOM’s commercial-vehicle procedure uses at least 1.6mm across the full tread surface; passenger-car fleet rules should follow all applicable requirements and may intervene earlier based on use.
6. Authorisation
Specify who can recommend, approve and perform work, including an emergency route outside normal hours.
7. Fitment network
Identify approved workshops, service scope, coverage, pricing and escalation responsibilities.
8. Service record
Capture vehicle, mileage, wheel position, removed tyre, reason, measurements, fitted product and technician.
9. Alignment and related work
Require evidence for alignment, balancing, valves or repairs so extra services are visible rather than hidden in an invoice.
10. Warranty and claims
Define registration, evidence, submission owner and recovery tracking.
11. Driver responsibilities
Explain pressure warnings, damage reporting, safe stopping and prohibition against unauthorised purchases.
12. Monthly review
Review cost per vehicle, premature removal, downtime, recurring wear, missed claims and workshop performance.
A fleet tyre policy converts scattered purchases into consistent decisions and measurable records.
Tyrestore can begin with a controlled group of vehicles. Explore passenger-car fleet tyre management or discuss a fleet pilot.