CMA Celebrates Dynatrac tire milestone
China Manufacturers Alliance and parent company Double Coin Holdings recently delivered the 2.5 millionth Dynatrac brand radial truck tire to American Tire Distributors. Since 1998, Double Coin has produced some 45 models and sizes of Dynatrac radials.
Signs and symptoms of wheel-end problems
When it comes to detecting wheel-end problems, it pays to take a closer look at the bearings, say the experts at Timken. Careful observation can reveal early signs and symptoms of wheel-end problems before bearings are damaged and need to be replaced. With prompt inspection and maintenance, fleets can reduce bearing damage in conventional wheel
The Real Effect of Speed, Load, Inflation and Age on Truck Tires
3% lower depending on specific tire size). This is because the four dual tires do not each carry the same load due to technical issues such as unbalanced loads and crown of the road. Dual loads are lower vs. running the same tire size as a single to protect the tire that carries the highest
New Technology Helps Super Wide Tires Overcome Another Barrier
Traditionally, long-haul trucking fleets have cited a number of reasons for equipping their rigs with super wide tires: weight savings, improved fuel efficiency – even ride comfort. Being stranded on the side of the road with a punctured tire and damaged wheel has not been one of them. Ever since super wide tires were first
Dunlop truck tire warranty extended to six years
The warranty of four premium Dunlop brand commercial truck tire casings has been extended from four years to six years. Casings include the Dunlop SP193 FM, SP384 FM, SP456 FM and SP464 in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 285/75R24.5 and 295/75R22.5.
Michelin unveils truck tire for refuse applications
The new Michelin XZUS2 delivers up to a 20% increase in removal miles over its predecessor, the XZUS tire, according to the tire maker. In addition, the new XZUS 280 retread size completes the XZUS Pre-Mold retread line for the most commonly used sizes in refuse applications.
Yokohama raises U.S. commercial truck tire prices
The tire maker is increasing prices an average of 8% on all of its light- and medium-duty commercial truck tires sold in the U.S. There also will be in-line adjustments, which Yokohama will announce at a later date.
Maxxcare ‘Million Point Giveaway’ promotion
Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems and Boss Truck Shops kicked off the Million Point Giveaway promotion in association with Maxxcare, their new rewards program. The promotion is being offered in conjunction with Goodyear’s launch of its Uni-Maxx Truck Care network, in which Wingfoot and Boss Shops are the first two participants.
Alcoa publishes updated wheel Spec Data Guide
Alcoa has updated its comprehensive product handbook, the 2011 Alcoa Commercial Vehicle Wheels Spec Data Guide. The guide features a complete product portfolio, including newly launched LvL One Wheel applications. Users can refer to the one-stop-shop Spec Data Guide for complete part catalog information, product names and finish details, as well as complete technical information for Heavy Duty, Wide Base, Bus and Medium Duty wheels.
Tire Facts and Tips
The tire experts at GITI have compiled the following list of facts and tips: • Tire air pressure: For every 10% of underinflation in the tires on a vehicle, a 1% reduction in fuel economy will occur, which although small in appearance is actually big when you multiply by tire positions, trucks in your fleet
Goodyear introduces long- and regional-haul wide-base tires
The new G392 SSD drive and G394 SST trailer wide-base tires, which feature Fuel Max Technology, are SmartWay-verified. Both feature DuraSeal Technology, a gel-like inner liner that instantly seals punctures of up to 1/4-in. in the repairable area of the tread.
PressurePro, DPL America announce integrated solution
A partnership between Advantage PressurePro and DPL America brings real-time tire pressure and temperature readings to DPL America’s Titan Equipment Monitoring System. The new capabilities provide readings and alerts in-cab, as well as wireless transmissions to a remote location.