Kiene develops safe tire lifter
Kiene Diesel Accessories has developed the Tire Lifter, a tool that makes lifting mounted 22.5- and 24.5-in., as well as 300-lb. wide base single tires, a safe one-person operation. When not in use, the lightweight portable tool folds into a compact 49-in. package.
Bridgestone rolls out new Firestone tire
The newest addition to the DuraLoad tire line from Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is the Firestone DuraLoad PT L5S bias tire.
Alcoa unveils medium-duty wheels
The M-Series line of medium-duty truck wheels for Class 3-6 vehicles has been introduced by Alcoa. The forged aluminum wheels for straight trucks and low deck trailers are manufactured to fit Dodge, Ford, Freightliner, Fuso, General Motors, Hino, International, Isuzu, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Smith and Sprinter vehicle makes.
Goodyear rolls out P&D tire
The G661 HSA truck tire from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for pick-up and delivery applications is currently available in 245/70R19.5, Load Range G and beginning next month will be offered in a 225/70R19.5, Load Range G version.
Lesser known benefits of wide single tires
Fuel efficiency and weight savings are the most often-touted advantages of switching to wide single tires, but there are many others.
Not your daddy’s tires
Today’s low rolling resistance tires are designed to optimize fuel efficiency while delivering satisfactory traction and durability.
TPMS: keep up the pressure
Today’s tire pressure monitoring systems manage air pressure and much, much more.
Bridgestone introduces heavy-duty, urban use tires
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, introduced two new tires for heavy-duty urban applications: the Greatec M845 Wide-Base Radial and M860A High-Scrub All-Position Radial.
Solvay highlights silica for truck and bus tire performance
Fleets can improve fuel economy, according to Solvay, by using truck tires made with highly dispersible silica. Solvay’s Zeosil Premium and Zeosil1085 GR micropearl HDS, the company notes, can reduce rolling resistance by as much as 30%.
TireStamp adds tire maintenance consulting services
A staff of tire and wheel maintenance experts from TireStamp Inc. is now available to provide consulting services to fleets. Services include tire maintenance facility evaluation, tire maintenance processes and procedures evaluation and other training.
Goodyear enhances three tire lines
The G399A LHS Fuel Max, the G572A LHD Fuel Max, and the G392A SSD with DuraSeal + Fuel Max tires have been improved by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
TRP offers aluminum wheels
Aluminum wheels for all makes of trucks and trailers are being offered by TRP in 22.5- and 24.5-inch sizes. Forged from one piece of aluminum, the wheels are available in machined and high-polish finishes.