Fuel efficiency: where the rubber meets the road
There are significant fuel savings to be had by specifying the right tires. Fleet Equipment asked tire makers to weigh in on the tire designs and compounds that can help fleets save fuel. “Tires are third on the list of the top 10 controllable fuel economy factors,” says Roger Best, project engineer for Bridgestone Tires.
Goodyear announces mixed-service Workhorse tire line
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. added a new line of mixed-service tires, known as the Workhorse line. The tires are available in MSA and MSD varieties. Like the Goodyear Armor Max Pro Grade MSD, which was announced last month, the Goodyear Workhorse line has been designed for a wide variety of mixed-service applications. “As the Workhorse
Goodyear introduces Armor Max Pro Grade MSD tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced its new Armor Max Pro Grade MSD tire for construction, cement, dump and coal field trucks. “Part of the Goodyear Total Solution for fleets, the Goodyear Armor Max Pro Grade MSD builds on the toughness of the popular Goodyear G177, while providing enhanced traction, miles to removal
Goodyear details its Endurance RSA tire
Goodyear highlights its new Goodyear Endurance RSA tire, which the company says is geared toward regional and urban delivery fleets, with benefits ranging from long miles to removal and traction to fuel efficiency and retreadability. The company says the tire offers more miles to removal – plus lower rolling resistance and more resistance to curb impact
Goodyear names Highway Hero
Chosen from three finalists, Julian Kaczor of Utica, N.Y., received the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero Award on March 31.
Getting the most from tire suppliers
Fleet managers know all too well that tires are often one of their biggest expenses. Working with a trusted tire dealer can help fleets manage costs by obtaining quality products and services that are readily available—sometimes over several years (depending on the application)—and helping fleets choose the right tires and services for their specific needs. We
Tire management, service options: What you need to know
There are many tire management and service options available to fleets; we will go through just a few of these options with the advice of the major tire makers. Some of the most beneficial service options available to fleets come from tire dealers and their trained technicians, notes Bridgestone. The dealers use the right equipment
Avoiding tire-related CSA violations
Tires have always been one of the top three costs for fleet operations. Good maintenance practices are being tested as fleets work to avoid CSA citations.
Tire management: Tales of scrap tire analysis and TCO
Every tire tells a story—a saga of the hundreds upon thousands of miles of rubber laid down on highways and byways. Once a tire comes out of service, it’s important to listen to what that tire has to say. Every pinhole of air pressure loss is an anecdote, every instance of premature tread wear a
Stemco reaches licensing agreement with Goodyear
Stemco, manufacturers of heavy-duty components and solutions, have officially reached a trademark license agreement with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. The new agreement follows Stemco’s recent acquisition of the manufacturer of Goodyear Air Springs. It gives Stemco, as the licensee, the authority to continue using the Goodyear trademarks and brand names when marketing and selling the
New Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Center opens in Massachussetts
The new Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center is located at 1157 Turnpike Street in Stoughton, Mass., and gives fleets even access to Goodyear’s Total Solution of tires, services and information tools. Spanning 17,000 sq. ft. and featuring two dedicated truck service bays, the Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center in Stoughton offers: New Goodyear, Dunlop
Goodyear launches Fuel Max tire for regional, long haul fleets
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced a new tire called Fuel Max RSA, specially made for regional and long haul fleets. The Fuel Max RSA, which is SmartWay-compliant, has the following features according to Goodyear: Goodyear Fuel Max Technology, which contains cool-running compounds to lower tire rolling resistance and improve fuel efficiency A tri-layer compound for exceptional mileage, rolling
