Concerning tire casings for retread
Regardless of the retread you select, the process rests on the quality of the tire casing. It takes a quality casing to produce a quality retread. Every aspect of the new tire building process impacts casing quality, including the tire building process, grade of materials selected, engineering modeling, tire design and the tire’s dimensional specifications.
Rolling with retreads: Extending efficiency and controlling tire TCO
Like most segments of the heavy-duty trucking industry, the fuel efficiency trend is rolling through tire retreads. While the conversation used to revolve around miles to removal, today’s talks are skewing toward fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership (TCO). “For most fleets, fuel costs represent the single highest non-payroll operating expense. So fewer stops
Goodyear launches long haul drive tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced what it claims is the “most fuel-efficient long haul drive tire in North America,” the Goodyear Fuel Max LHD G505D. The premium category tire will replace Goodyear’s G305 AT LHD, set to phase out by the end of 2014, and will be available in size 295/75R22.5, load
Love’s Truck Tire Care passes 200th location mark
Love’s Truck Tire Care services are now available at more than 200 Love’s Travel Stops throughout the U.S. According to the company, the network will continue to expand to provide fast and reliable service allowing drivers in more parts of the country to get back on the road quicker. “We’re committed to providing solutions and
Goodyear-FleetHQ Emergency Roadside Service celebrates milestone
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.‘s 24/7 Emergency Roadside Service program recently helped its one millionth customer return to service. “This significant achievement is a testament to the power of Goodyear’s 24/7 Emergency Roadside Service program, which is offered through the Goodyear-FleetHQ suite of business solutions,” said Jose Martinez, business solutions manager for Goodyear’s Commercial
Rolling costs downward: Addressing top fleet costs
At this years Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), held in June in Williamsburg, Va., organizers addressed top costs for fleets. Among them were tires, which account for a high percentage of expenses incurred by these mixed-use, multi-vehicle-type vocational operations. One technical session on “Tires—Minimizing Failures and Managing Cost” began with a presentation by Brian
Optimizing wide base tire options for weight reduction, fuel savings
Adoption of wide-base tires has increased since their entrance into the market in 2000. At first, fleets were hesitant to adopt these tires at first, primarily because there was initially a learning curve that needed to be addressed. Now that fleet operators know and understand the basic benefits of wide-base tires, the conversation has turned
Managing tires matters: Products and systems to ensure uptime, lower operating costs
With well over one million tires on the road, it’s highly appropriate that Ryder System’s vice president of supply management, Scott Perry, uses the word “dynamic” when he’s describing the company’s extensive Total Tire Management program. “With a commercial fleet nearing 200,000 vehicles, we have approximately 1.25 million tires in our system,” he says. “Needless
Managing tires: Manufacturer programs can help fleets lower tire costs
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Recommended Practice RP 236A—Outsourcing Guidelines For Tire & Wheel Maintenance contains a wealth of information that can help fleets make more effective tire management decisions. As the RP notes, fleets are looking for efficient and productive ways to better manage tire costs and are turning to outsourcing
Goodyear’s DuraSeal Technology provides benefits through multiple retreads
DuraSeal Technology is a gel-like substance that is built into a tire’s casing at the time of manufacture and instantly seals nail-hole punctures of up to a quarter-inch in diameter in the repairable area of a tire’s tread. “Goodyear’s DuraSeal Technology not only keeps trucks up and running, which helps prevent expensive downtime and helps
Goodyear brings ‘big fleet benefits’ to owner/operators and mid-size fleets
Owner-operators through mid-size fleets that attended MATS had the opportunity to start enjoying all of the benefits that The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. delivers to large fleets by signing up for Goodyear’s Smart Fleet program. “The Goodyear Smart Fleet program gives owner-operators, as well as mid-size fleets, access to the benefits that up until
Love’s Travel Stops now carry more tire choices
Love’s Travel Stops (Love’s) has consistently remained a top choice for professional truck drivers because of its commitment to customer service and its adherence to offer a variety of products. Love’s Truck Tire Care centers recently provided more diversity by adding tire brand offerings Goodyear and Continental. The additions provide professional drivers with a well-rounded
