PCL backs Hankook campaign urging drivers to check tires
PCL announced its support of Hankook Tires’ call for global awareness of the importance of accurate tire pressure. All of PCL’s tire inflators meet CARB requirements as standard, and each is tested and certified to show the accuracy delivered at the time of manufacture.
Hankook offers new AL07+ long-haul steer tire
The new AL07+ long-haul steer tire from Hankook Tire utilizes innovative technology to increase both durability and fuel efficiency, its maker said. “Hankook’s AL07+ is truly a great innovation for truckers everywhere,” said Brian Sheehey, commercial tires director, Hankook Tire America Corp.
Developing truck tire technology to go the distance
The current landscape around commercial trucking is perhaps the most tumultuous it has been in decades and, perhaps, our lifetime. In a year that has seen diesel prices skyrocket by 55% in as little as six months, sustained volatility and uncertainty across the supply chains have fueled greater anxieties surrounding potential fuel scarcity and the
Hankook releases SmartCity AU04 for city buses
Hankook Tire has added the SmartCity AU04 tire for city buses to its truck and bus radial (TBR) product portfolio. Hankook says it designed the SmartCity AU04 for durability and even wear with a core structure and compound that is more heat resistant, which allows for enhanced safety, longer service life on city buses and
Truck tire experts on regional application solutions
Fleet Equipment brought together seven tire manufacturers to talk about getting the best tire solution for regional applications.
Hankook TBR partners with Love’s Travel Stops, Speedco
Some of Hankook Tire’s truck and bus radial (TBR) products are now available at Love’s Travel Stops, including their Speedco and on-site Love’s Truck Tire Care locations across the country.
Choosing the right truck tire for the right application
Tires are increasingly being made to fit specific applications, and fleet managers should take notice when spec’ing new tires––there’s a lot to take in.
Making effective drive tire choices for everything from linehaul to severe service vehicles
“Fleets want the best of both worlds, so the latest features and technologies being designed in new drive tires are providing industry-leading mileage and even wear,” says Sharon Cowart, director of product marketing at Michelin North America Inc. “Construction features such as dual compound treads allow the tire to be built with a top layer
Not too high, not too low: The importance of keeping your truck tire inflation levels just right
A fleet manager’s job is focused on the little things. A tenth of an MPG here, an extended maintenance cycle there—across a fleet, these seemingly small points can add up to significant profits. The same goes for truck tire inflation: a few PSI in the right direction can go a long way, while a few
Optimizing truck tire performance: How to protect your investment
When choosing tires, Sharon Cowart, product marketing director for Michelin Americas Truck Tires, says that the first step is to determine what your goals are for your tire program. “For over-the-road operations, it is a common goal to maximize fuel savings,” she begins. “For more localized operations the goals may be more focused on lowering
