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
Cooper Tire adds two new tires to Work Series lineup
Cooper Tire has expanded its Work Series line of tires with the introduction of two new tires in 19.5-in. sizes (225/70R and 245/70R) for Class 4-6 trucks and vans. The Work Series All-Steel Drive (ASD) tire is an open shoulder steel-belted drive tire, while the Work Series All Steel All Position (ASA) tire is an all-position,
Podcast: Talking truck tires with Cooper’s Gary Schroeder and Phil Mosier
Beyond our recent cover story, here are a few more topics covered by Cooper’s Gary Schroeder and Phil Mosier.
Executive Interview: Cooper Tire is sticking to the plan for its truck tires
When you set out to accomplish a goal, the most daunting part is the beginning. It’s looking at the blank piece of paper, the immaculately clear whiteboard, or the empty, recently rented office space, and realizing that it’s time to start building something—as soon as you figure out where to start. Once something’s in motion,
Yokohama to launch three commercial tires at TMC
On display will be the all-position 504C and 115R, and the urban pick-up/delivery 714R.
