Toyo Tires releases NanoEnergy M171 all-position tire
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has released the Toyo NanoEnergy M171 super-regional all-position tire. Toyo says the newest edition to the Toyo Tires M-Line of commercial tires provides fuel efficiency, excellent wear life and increased stability with improved tread compounds developed through Nano Balance Technology. The M171 super-regional all-position tire complements the M671 super-regional drive tire,
Watch: We investigate the facts surrounding SmartWay-verified truck tires
SmartWay verification on your tires can be a great benchmark to aim for if you’re one of those fleets striving to squeeze every cent out of your fuel efficiency. In many cases, SmartWay tires can even offset lost miles to removal compared to deeper tread depths found on non-SmartWay verified tires. However, there are those
BFGoodrich launches two new regional truck tires
BFGoodrich commercial truck tires is launching two new regional tires — the Route Control S and Route Control D. The company says the new BFGoodrich Route Control tire line is designed with features that include: Advanced compounding enabling superior performance in the demanding, high-scrub regional environment; Enhanced sidewall that resists curb impact and withstands shocks;
How engineers figure out the right tread patterns for your truck tires
What if I told you your tire tread defines more than just the traction and rolling resistance of your tires? Tread patterns affect all kinds of performance criteria for your trucks, like traction and braking, tire removal mileage, fuel efficiency, maneuverability, noise, driver comfort, tire durability and resistance to stone retention and stone drilling. This
Cooper releases new Roadmaster tires for vans, delivery trucks
Cooper Tire’s Roadmaster brand has added two new tires for the final mile, pick-up and delivery and emergency vehicle segments. The Roadmaster RM257 drive and Roadmaster RM170+ steer, both 19.5-in. tires, will soon be available for order through Roadmaster dealers. The Roadmaster RM257 tire, with 18/32nds of tread depth on the 225 size, and 19/32nds
Watch: The latest TPMS & ATIS technology makes your truck tires easier to manage
You should be completing periodic inspections anyway, but even if you consider yourself the Michael Jordan of tire inspectors, you can’t be expected to monitor your tire pressure 24/7 on your own. That’s where technology comes into play. The latest TPMS and ATIS systems are designed to keep you and your drivers up to date
Are you retreading your truck’s tires to the right position?
Let’s say you retread a pair of new, premium steer tire casings. Where on your truck do they go next? The most common answer is probably the drive position. But what if you equipped them back onto the steer position? Bridgestone Americas’ Kyle Chen, brand manager of truck and bus radial tires for the U.S.
Watch: ‘As Your Tires Turn’ – Truck tire selection and management tips
Tire management begins with selecting the right tire for a specific application, moves on to getting the most out of that tire and ends with replacing that tire at the right time. When it comes to choosing the right tires, you’ll likely start by considering the effect of the tires on your fuel economy, which
Toyo Tires releases NanoEnergy M671 drive tire
Toyo Tires has released its new Toyo NanoEnergy M671 super regional drive tire. The company says the newest addition to Toyo Tire’s commercial tire line provides superior traction, exceptional fuel efficiency and excellent wear life. It is also SmartWay verified. Improved tread compounds developed through the company’s Nano Balance Technology contribute to these features, Toyo
Continental releases 19.5-in. medium-duty truck tires
Continental has introduced two new 19.5-in. tires for Class 4 trucks: Conti HSR+ heavy steer regional tire and Conti HDR+ heavy drive regional tire. Continental says the tires deliver significant performance improvements in mileage and cut-and-chip performance, without sacrificing scrub resistance. Continental says its regional 19.5-in. tires are ideal for on/off-road regional applications, such as