Wide single tires bring weight savings, fuel efficiency
Some fleet mangers have embraced wide single tires, others remain skeptical. So let’s take a look at the issues surrounding replacing duals with one tire. According to Pressure Systems International, the manufacturer of the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI, there are two main advantages: weight savings and fuel efficiency. Weight savings can add up
Tires designed for fuel efficiency
When it comes to optimizing fuel economy for your fleet, think about buying the right tires. To date, EPA has verified a number of low rolling resistance tires produced by 19 different tire manufacturers.
Maintain proper tire pressure for added benefits
Tire pressure monitoring and automatic inflation systems work in combination to improve fuel economy, enhance safety and lower overall fleet costs.
How to maintain proper tire pressure and balance tire/wheel assemblies
Proper tire pressures and tire balancing are vital for reducing commercial vehicle tire costs.
New CMA e-commerce website launched
Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance launched a new e-commerce website as another tool for dealers to access products. The online ordering system provides ordering and pricing capabilities for container and warehouse-delivered products marketed and distributed by CMA.
Goodyear unveils deep-tread drive tire with Fuel Max technology
The new G572 LHD drive tire with Fuel Max Technology features 30/32nds of tread, making it the deepest-tread drive tire with SmartWay approval on the market. When used in conjunction with Goodyear Fuel Max steer and trailer tires, operators can expect up to a 4%-plus increase in fuel economy compared with standard Goodyear tires.
New Firestone drive tire is fuel-efficient, long wearing
The new Firestone FD695 Plus drive tire, designed for optimum performance on tandem axle drive tractors in long haul and regional operations, is built for exceptional fuel efficiency without sacrificing removal mileage. It is SmartWay-verified and CARB-compliant.
Goodyear’s fleetHQ now offers photos of replaced tires
Goodyear’s fleetHQ now offers a TirePix service, which provides truck owners and fleet managers two photos of the tire that was replaced during a road service call as part of the detailed call report. One photo documents the U.S. Department of Transportation information on the tire, while the second provides a close-up of the damaged area.
Advanced, affordable tire pressure monitoring
The Tire Sentry system, which makes electronic tire pressure monitoring affordable for both large and small fleets, uses advanced RF microchip technology to continuously monitor tire pressure from inside the cab. The system enables low tire pressure to be automatically detected by using electronic wheel sensors to warn the driver/operator when any tire has lost as little as 10% of its normal operating pressure.
Toyo introduces M657 drive tire with SmartWay verification
The M657 was developed using Toyo’s e-balance technology, which includes a stiffer belt package, stiffer bead construction and optimization through simulation technology. Benefits include improved tire life, endurance, irregular wear resistance and fuel consumption.
Continental unveils next generation construction tires
The HSC1 and HDC1 are the latest in the tire maker’s construction tire line. Each tire features a long-chain polymer compound designed to prevent deep tears; a 4-ply belt with reinforced second and third layers; an improved bead core design for durability and extended life; and a special contour shape with steeper sidewalls to provide greater stability and minimized sidewall flexing.
Continental rolls out motor coach tire
The HSL1 Coach, a premium steer and all-position tire for long distance motor coaches, offers a low rolling resistance compound and special tread design to improve fuel economy. The tire features 19/32nds of tread depth and a five-rib tread pattern to provide excellent handling, and is available in size 315/80R22.5, load range L.