Without immediate action at all levels, improper tire maintenance procedures will continue to result in damaged equipment, personal injury, and loss of life in the most extreme cases. A study of the past five years indicates that half of the accidents occurring during tire maintenance involved multi-piece rimmed tires.
Corrective actions are relatively simple.
Leaders must also ensure soldiers are properly trained and equipped to conduct maintenance on the equipment. Finally, understanding the correct procedure is not enough. Rigorous enforcement of the standards by all levels of the chain of command is the best means of preventing accidents.