TBC Brands launches new medium radial truck tires
TBC Brands has launched a new medium radial truck tire brand, Prinx Tires. Exclusively distributed by National Tire Wholesale (NTW) in North America, the Prinx medium radial truck lineup is available in seven application types, TBC says: The AR602, a regional steer all position tire line, is suitable for long wear and excellent grip. The
TBC Brands enhances Sailun medium radial truck tire warranty
TBC Brands is enhancing its Sailun Advantage truck tire warranty, applicable for all Sailun medium radial truck tires sold after March 1, 2020. The enhanced warranty, which applies to all of its Sailun commercial truck tire lines in various applications, includes an eight-year warranty for workmanship and materials from the date of manufacture; a no-charge
Maximize fuel economy with wheel position in mind
Here’s a fleet fuel efficiency tire hack: Maximize the impact of wheel position on fuel efficiency. “The trailer wheel position, which carries the most weight, contributes the most to the overall fuel efficiency of a commercial truck at approximately 43%. This is followed by the drive position at 39% and the steer position at 18%,”
TBC Brands introduces Trailer King RST tire
TBC Brands has introduced the Trailer King RST Tire. The ST radial tire is Trailer King’s latest ST tire built for modern trailer applications.
TBC Brands launches new commercial tire website
TBC Brands has launched a commercial tire website, TBCCommercialTires.com, which consolidates all of the tires featured in the Power King and Harvest King commercial programs allowing customers to access both brands in one site. Features of the site highlighted by the company include: Simplified navigation and layout with tires categorized by industry for a quick
TBC Brands introduces Sumitomo ST719 all-position tire
TBC Brands has introduced the new Sumitomo ST719 all-position tire for metro and regional applications. The ST719 utilizes the tread design of the ST719SE and serves as a successor to the ST718 and ST727 tires. Features highlighted by the company include its high wear performance tread compounds to improve scrub resistance; a wider tread width for
TBC introduces regional all position tire for severe-duty applications
TBC Brands has introduced the Sailun S668, a regional all position tire for use in severe-duty trailer applications. According to the company, the S668 is a tough wearing tire designed with contoured shoulders to withstand lateral scrubbing and built with a durable rubber compound to extend service life even in the most demanding high scrub
TBC Brands introduces Trail Guide HLT line
TBC Brands has introduced the new Trail Guide HLT highway line of tires for the light truck segment. This new line of tires is available in 37 sizes, across 15- to 20-in. rim diameters and intended for CUV, SUV, pickup trucks and vans. The line is warrantied for 50,000 miles for all sizes and comes
TBC adds two new light-duty tire brands
TBC Brands has introduced the Terramax HLT and Atrezzo SVR LX+ tire lines for SUV and light truck applications, expanding its Sailun passenger and light truck program. The Terramax HLT is designed for all-season highway use and features 27 metric and LT sizes in 15- and 20-in. fitments. The HLT is backed by a 50,000 mile treadwear warranty
