Double Coin RLB450 tire receives EPA SmartWay verification
The Double Coin RLB450 drive position tire has met the requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Technology Program. The EPA has verified that the RLB450 has met the low-rolling resistance tire performance criteria for new tires being used in the drive position on a line-haul Class 8 tractor trailer. Since 2004, EPA’s SmartWay
Double Coin launches new website
Double Coin has launched a new, redesigned website, which can be found by clicking here. The company has built the new website in hopes of bringing users and improved and responsive experience. The new website has been optimized for use on mobile devices including tablets and smartphones, and the company touts its new search functionality, which
Double Coin starts ‘Smart Money Tire Drawing’ giveaway
Double Coin and China Manufacturers Alliance have launched the “Smart Money Tire Drawing,” the company’s first-ever ongoing quarterly tire giveaway for the following eligible steer tires: FR605, RR680, RR300 and RT600. Participants can enter the quarterly drawing by signing up on Double Coin’s new blog page. The first drawing has officially started and a winner
Tire management is key to understanding fleet tire needs, costs
Taking care of tires is a fleet manager’s top priority. It’s where the rubber meets the road; the costs hit the bottom line. From tire benchmarking to data analysis to management action, crafting a complete tire management program for your tires can be the difference between profitability and dealing with costly tire headaches. “An effective
Tires that put the focus on application, engineering advances
The Mid-America Truck Show is the best place to view all the latest equipment, and this year’s latest and greatest included new and proven tire designs. Mixed service tires Double Coin and CMA introduced its new Double Coin RR706 mixed service, all-position truck tire. The ultra-premium RR706 all-position, mixed service truck tires are specifically designed
Double Coin to debut mixed service tire at MATS
Double Coin and CMA will introduce the new Double Coin RR706 mixed service, all-position truck tire at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show. Double Coin’s ultra-premium RR706 all-position, mixed service truck tires are specifically designed for the construction, waste and refuse industry. According to the tire company, rigorous in-house and field testing by Double Coin engineers
Double Coin tires receive EPA SmartWay certification
CMA recently announced that its Double Coin RT600 and RR202 tires have met the requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Technology Program. EPA’s SmartWay Technology program verifies the performance of vehicles, technologies and equipment that have the potential to reduce greenhouse gases and other air pollutants from freight transport. EPA has verified
Philips demonstrates easy way to make headlight lens like new
Philips Automotive North America, a division of Royal Philips, has released a new instructional video to support its recently introduced Philips headlight restoration kit. Titled “Headlight Restoration Kit Video,” the video demonstrates the steps needed to complete a full restoration of clouded or hazy headlight lenses in less than 30 minutes. The video highlights proper
Meritor Tire Inflation System selected as preferred equipment by Ingersoll Axle
Meritor Inc. announced that Ingersoll Axle (IMT) has selected the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS by P.S.I) as its preferred automatic tire inflation system (ATIS) on its line of trailer axles for the commercial trailer market. Fleet and OEM customers can now easily specify the preparation of IMT trailer axles at various levels, such as
Spec and manage fuel efficient tires
If even only one of your trucks is used in an application during which it is at highway speeds and you’re not using fuel efficient tires, you need to take another look at what you have mounted on that truck’s wheels. Paul Crehan, director of product marketing for trucks at Michelin North America, said, “Fleets
