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
Roadmaster RM230 HH new sizes aimed at severe duty
Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has added a new size to its Roadmaster RM230 HH tire line to meet the demands of severe-duty applications such as logging and mining. The Roadmaster RM230 HH tire is designed to withstand stone penetration, with 18-ply rating (load range J) construction, tread depth of 22/32-inch, cut and chip resistant
Making a case for better tire care
A case could be made for the statement, “the best tires are only as good as their air pressure.” If the correct tire air pressure is not maintained, tires will fail prematurely. According to Gary Schroeder, director of commercial vehicle and OEM sales for Cooper Tire, “Everyone will agree that the No.1 tip for longer
Roadmaster adds tire for drop-deck trailers to lineup
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s newest Roadmaster tire is engineered specifically to withstand the demands of drop-deck trailers. The new RM272 features a new tread design and compounding that provides improved treadwear and protection against cutting and chipping, according to Cooper. With 16/32-in. tread depth, it’s available in size 255/70R22.5 in load range H. “It’s
Cooper Tire unveils new winter traction light truck tire
Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. has launched a new light truck tire, the Discoverer A/TW. The all-terrain winter traction tire boasts a fusion of advanced compound technologies and design innovations, said the company. The Cooper Discoverer A/TW has also been certified for “severe snow” with the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol. “In our centennial year, Cooper
Cooper Tire booth tour with Phil Mosier at MATS 2014
At the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., Cooper Tire is rolling out its line of Roadmaster tires. Phil Mosier, Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. manager of commercial tire development, North American Tire Division, walked us through the Roadmaster long-haul offering. If you’re at the show, swing by booth #64196 to learn more, and be sure