Setting up the Tire Module

Tire module setup takes place in five stages:

  • Creating and assigning user roles

  • Setting Tire Module options

  • Setting up Codekeys

  • Tire configuration

  • Tire part records

User role assignments

A user’s role determines the TMT Fleet Maintenance functionality the user can access. After you have created a role defining what a user can do in the Tire Module, you can assign users to it. For details on creating users and assigning roles, see Working with user accounts.

Three default roles work with the Tire Module :

  • IWSUser
    Allows the user to open Interactive Workstation (for V.2022.2.2 and earlier) or Trimble Technician Portal (for V. 2022.3 and later).

    Assigning the IWSUser role to a user requires that you also assign the user to a Shop. You make Shop assignments on the Create User page’s AMS Options tab.

    • The IWSUser role allows the user to load Interactive Workstation (IWS) or the Trimble Technician Portal (TTP).

    • The Shop assignment specifies the shop the user signs into for IWS or TTP.

  • Tire Configuration
    Lets the user access Tire Configuration

  • Tire Reviewer
    Lets the user access Tire Review

A user can be assigned to any combination of roles.

Assigning a user to the Administrators role includes all three tire module roles. Also, any role with the same pages assigned to them as the Tire Configuration and Tire Review will include all three roles.

Setting Tire Module options

Option settings determine how the tire module functions. To set Options, go to Menu > Setup > Options > Application Options. For details on option settings, see Application Options.

Available options for the tire module include:

Setting up Codekeys

You must set up Codekeys before completing the tire module setup for tire configurations, part records, and units.

For details on setting up codekeys, see Working With Codekeys.

The codekeys used in the tire module include:

Axle Type

Axle types are used on tire part records and in the Tire Configuration setup. They are adapted from the VMRS Code Key 23 (Tire Position Codes), Data Element 1.

Recommended Axle Type codes include:

Code Description

BOOSTER

Booster Axle (B)

DOLLY

Converter Dolly Axle (C)

DRIVE

Drive Axle

FREE

Other Free Rolling Axles (F)

LIFT

Lift Axle (L)

PUSHER

Pusher Lift Axle before Tandem (P)

STEER

Steer Axle (S)

TAG

Tag Lift Axle after Tandem (G)

TRAILER

Trailer Axle (T)

Position Codes

Position codes identify the position of the tire on the unit. They are adapted from VMRS Code Key 79 (Position Codes).

  1. The positions of the tires must be set up before the tire configuration can be set up.

  2. A position code of SPARE must be added if the Application Option [Repairs > Tires] Allow Spare Tire is set to YES. This code might already be installed but inactive on your system. Verify if it is installed before adding.

Tire Configuration

The recommended tire configuration makeup for customers with complex unit configurations consists of a combination of the number of axles, the wheel end, the types of axles (including the number of the types of axle if greater than one) and whether a Spare Tire is present. However, if the number of unit configurations is minimal, a simple TRACTOR, TRAILER, and other user defined codes can be used instead.

  • # of Axles
    This is the total number of axles on the unit.

  • Wheel End
    This is the number of tires on the wheel end. This would be preceded with the total number of the axle type being identified (1, 2, 3, etc.).

Wheel End types include:

  • S = Single

  • D = Dual

  • T = Triple

  • Q = Quad

    • Axle Type
      This identifies which axle types support this tire. See Axle Type abbreviation.

    • Spare
      This setting indicates if a Spare Tire is present (Z).

A standard three-axle Tractor would be defined as: (3) 3 Axles, (S) Single Wheel End, (S) Steer Axle, (2) # of this axle type, (D) Dual Wheel End and (D) Drive Axle, or 3SS2DD.

Examples of Tire Configurations include:

Code Description

2DT

2 Axles: 2 Dual Trailer

2DTZ

2 Axles: 2 Dual Trailer w/Spare

2SC

2 Axles: 2 Single Converter Dolly

3SS2DD

3 Axles: Single Steer, 2 Dual Drive

3SS2SD

3 Axles: Single Steer, 2 Single Drive

4SSSG2DD

4 Axles: Single Steer, Single Tag, 2 Dual Drive

52SS3DD

5 Axles: 2 Single Steer, 3 Dual Drive
Tire Configuration codekeys can also be added during the Tire Configuration identification process.

Tire Size

Tire sizes define the tire size on units.

Codekeys are determined on the tire sizes in the customer’s fleet.

Examples of Tire Sizes include:

  • 11R22.5

  • 295/75R22.5

  • 365/70R22.5

  • 455/50R22.5

Tire Type

Tire types are identified on tire part records.

Recommended Tire Types include:

Code Description

AIRLESS

Airless Tire

BELTED BIAS

Belted Bias Tire

BIAS

Bias Tire

RADIAL

Radial Tire

SEI-PNEU

Semi-Pneumatic Tire

SOLID

Solid Tire

STEEL RADIAL

Steel Radial Tire

Tire Out Of Service Codes

Tire Out of Service codes are used when tires are removed from the unit. They are from VMRS Code Key 21 (New & Retread Tire Out of Service Condition Codes).

Examples of the VMRS Code Key 21 codes include:

Code Description

BE

Bead Separation - Repair Related

BS

Brake Skid Damage

CU

Cuts and Snags

DL

Delamination

EX

Excessive Wear

PG

Ply Gap

RF

Run Flat/Run Flat - Only Sidewall Remaining

RT

Rib Tearing

SP

Sidewall Penetration

TR

Retread Separation - Repair Related
The complete list of Tire Out of Service codes can be obtained through Trimble or from The Maintenance Console (TMC).

Tread Type

A tire’s tread type is identified on tire part records.

Recommended Tread Types include:

Code Description

BLOCK

Block type tread pattern

BLOCK-LUG

Block-Lug Combined type tread pattern

LUG

Lug type tread pattern

RIB or RIBBED

Rib type tread pattern

RIB-BLOCK

Rib-Block Combined type tread pattern

An optional group for Tread Types include:

Code Description

ASYM/DIRECT

Asymmetric and Directional tread pattern

ASYMMETRIC

Asymmetric tread pattern

DIRECTIONAL

Directional (Unidirectional) tread pattern

SYMMETRIC

Symmetric tread pattern
A list of Tire Module Codekeys can be obtained from your TMT representative.

Tire configuration setup

The Tire Configuration setup defines the axle and tire layout on a unit.

  1. In order to set up Tire Configurations the user needs to be assigned to an administrator role. For details, see Working with user accounts.

  2. Tire Configuration codekeys can be added during the Tire Configuration setup process.

  3. Trimble recommends a Tire Configuration that is recognizable in the Code.

The recommended Tire Configuration consists of a combination of the number of axles, the wheel end, the types of axles (including the number of the types of axle if greater than one) and whether a Spare Tire is present. For details, see Tire Configuration in the Codekey section.

To set up the tire configuration:

  1. Go to Menu > Activities > Tires > Tire Configuration.
    The Tire Configuration page opens.

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  2. Click in the Name field.
    If tire configuration codekeys are present, a drop-down list appears.

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  3. Do one of the following:

    • Select the Name.
      The tire configuration for the name you selected is displayed in the right page.

    • Enter a new name.
      A Tire configuration pop-up message is displayed. It states, "Tire config name TRACTOR does not exist. Would you like to create?"

    Note: If you select an existing tire configuration codekey that has not been set up, a message is displayed. It states, "Axles and tires have not been set up for this configuration."

  4. If you selected an existing Name, the Descrip field is populated. If you entered a new Name, enter the new description.

  5. Select the # of Axles from that field’s dropdown.
    The system displays the number of axles selected.

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  6. In the Spare field, select YES or NO to specify whether the tire configuration has a spare tire.

    Note: This step is only available if the Application Option [Repairs > Tires] Allow Spare Tire is set to YES.

  7. In the Axle 1, section, do both of the following:

    • Make a selection in the Axle Type field.
      The tire configuration diagram in the pane on the right shows the axle type under the axle.

    • In the # of Tires field, select the number of tires.
      The tire configuration diagram shows the tire icons.

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  8. Repeat Step 7 for all additional axles.

  9. Do both of the following:

    • In the tire configuration diagram, click on the first tire.

    • In the Position field, select the appropriate Position Code.
      The diagram shows a check mark on the selected tire.

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  10. Repeat Step 9 for all additional tires.

  11. Click Save.
    A brief message appears at the top of the page. It states "Saving".

  12. Click Close.
    The Tire Configuration page reappears. All fields are blank.

Adding tire part records

Before you add tire part records, you must have all tire module-related codekeys set up. See Setting up Codekeys for details.

To create tire part records in the Parts Catalog:

  1. Go to Menu > Masters > Parts Catalog.
    The Parts Catalog page opens.

  2. Click Add New.
    The Add New Part window opens.

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  3. Enter the new part number (part ID) in the Part field.

  4. Press ENTER.

    Note: You can use the wildcard feature to help you find VMRS parts. For details, see Understanding the wildcard feature in the Parts Catalog.

    One of the following happens:

    • The part number appears in the Parts Catalog Selection section.

      The part already exists in the Parts Catalog. Click Cancel to close this window.

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    • The part number appears in both sections.

      The part is already in the Parts Catalog. Click Cancel to close this window.

    • The part number appears in the VMRS Part Selection section.

      The part record exists in the Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) part lookup file in the database.

      Select the correct part and go to Step 4.

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      Note: If you select a part from this section, the Manufacturer field is filled in automatically.

    • No part number displays in either section.

      Enter the part’s manufacturer in the Manufacturer field and press ENTER.

      Go to Step 4.

  5. Click Next.
    The Part Classification, Inventory Method, and Manufacturer sections are displayed.

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    Note: If you selected a part from the VMRS Part Selection section, the system shows the component code and description automatically.

  6. Make entries in the required fields.

    • For details about individual fields, see Definition tab.

    • In the Part Type field, select Tire.

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  7. Click Save.
    The new part record is displayed.

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  8. Click the Tire tab.
    The Tire Information and Tire Depths sections are displayed.

  9. In the Tire Information section, make entries in the required fields.

    For field descriptions, see Tire tab - Tire Information.

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  10. Click Save.
    The system activates the Delete, Edit, and Add buttons in the Tire Depths section.

  11. In the Tire Depths section, click Add.
    The Add Depth window opens.

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  12. Make entries in all fields.

    For field descriptions, see Tire tab - Tire Depths.

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  13. Do one of the following:

    • Click OK.
      The window closes. The Tire Depths section reflects your entries.

    • Click Cancel
      Closes the window without saving your changes.

  14. Repeat Steps 10 - 12 for additional Axle Types.

  15. In the upper-right corner of the page, click Save.