Firestone releases new commercial drive tire
Bridgestone Americas Inc. has expanded its Firestone commercial truck tire portfolio with the launch of the Firestone FD711 drive tire. Engineered for long-lasting performance in high-scrub and high-traction applications, the Firestone FD711 tire offers grip, long wear and enhanced retread capability, the company said. Firestone recommends the tire for a wide range of applications, including
Technology in the world of truck tires
Technology is taking over the trucking industry. That much is clear across every aspect of the truck—from the state-of-the-art features of the engine to the tracking software that lets you know where your trailer is at all times. Naturally, it’s true for the tires as well. It might not be the most immediate area you
Giti introduces two wide base tires for North America
Giti Tire (USA) is introducing the Giti GDL633 FS ultra-wide base tire for the drive axle position and the GTL933 FS ultra-wide base tire for trailers in long haul applications in North America. The GDL633 FS (pictured above left) for the drive axle is SmartWay verified and, according to the company, includes the following features:
The diesel impact of tire selection
There is a clear conflict between rolling efficiency and durability in terms of tire design. The advent of low rolling resistance tires was a boon for fuel efficiency and SmartWay verification, but the tire construction, compounds and tread design that make those possible weren’t always the most durable, which could lead to reduced miles-to-removal. Today’s
Toyo introduces two new long-haul truck tires
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has launched two new super single truck tires, the Nanoenergy M675 long-haul drive tire and the Nanoenergy M175 long-haul trailer tire. Both products feature new low-rolling resistance tread compounds and are SmartWay verified. The M175 and M675 super singles feature proprietary Nano Balance Technology which contributes to more precisely arranged molecules
Watch: What to look for in truck scrap tire analysis
Digging through your out-of-service tire pile and analyzing the causes of tire failures can show a fleet maintenance manager the major causes for their tires being out of service. This could lead to changes in maintenance procedures, revisiting removal tire tread depths and a number of other countermeasures that could result in increased tire life
Goodyear launches new wide-base tires for long-haul fleets
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. has introduced two new wide-base tires geared toward long-haul fleets. The Goodyear Fuel Max SSD drive and Goodyear Fuel Max SST trailer tires are available now. Features of the new tires, according to the company, include the following: Goodyear DuraSeal Technology, which helps seal punctures of up to ¼-in. in
TravelCenters of America holds grand opening of new retread center
TravelCenters of America held the grand opening of its TA Commercial Tire Network Retread Center on July 12. The new retread center is now open and producing retread tires, and is part of the Goodyear Authorized Retread Network. Customer-owned casings can be retreaded with premium performance Goodyear treads. The 32,000-sq. ft. TA Commercial Tire Network
Dig into tire details during maintenance
The importance of scrap tire analysis cannot be overlooked, and oftentimes an analysis will provide a valuable but easily implemented fix in your tire maintenance practices to help improve tire life. There are several resources on scrap tire analysis that fleets should consult. TMC produces both the Tire Conditions Analysis Guide and the TMC Radial
Cooper Tire adds new sizes to Roadmaster RM272 tire line
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added three new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 tire line, which is made for drop deck and spread axle trailers. The tire is now available in sizes 295/75R22.5 LR H, 11R22.5 LR H and 11R24.5 LR H. According to Cooper Tire, the RM272 features a premium, high-scrub tread compound
Yokohama adds new size for 902L UWB drive tire
Yokohama Tire’s 902L ultra wide base (UWB) long-haul/regional drive tire is now available in a new size: 455/55R22.5. “The SmartWay-verified 902L UWB delivers superior traction, as well as high mileage,” said Tom Clauer, Yokohama Tire’s manager of commercial and OTR product planning. “Its unique tread design makes a real difference in extreme driving conditions.” The
Giti launches commercial tire line for North America
Giti Tire USA announced that it is launching the Giti brand of commercial truck tires in North America, with a lineup including long haul, regional, urban/light-duty and mixed-service applications. “We are very excited to be launching the Giti brand of commercial truck tires in the U.S. and Canada. Having our own R&D Center in South
