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Taking on the tire inflation challenge with inflation technology

When diminishing loads should not mean diminishing tire inflation efficiency.

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Aperia Technologies extends predictive tire maintenance platform to last-mile market

Its tire analytics engine is said to use machine learning to characterize the many interrelated variables that affect and inform tire-related maintenance.

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Tire maintenance tips to avoid heavy-duty pressure points

Tire pressure, or a lack thereof, can be a significant driver of overall fuel consumption. In fact, research from NACFE reveals that a 0.5-1.0% increase in fuel consumption is seen in vehicles running with tires underinflated by just 10 PSI. It is important to note the council also found about one in five trailers are

Five truck trend takeaways from April

For those in heavy-duty industry, the spring season is an opportunity to reflect on operations, assess performance, and optimize strategies.

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Hot Wheels: The dangers of overheated trailer tires and how to prevent them

Hot wheels are great for racing, but for your fleets operations? Not so much. Prevent overheating with these tire-saving tips.

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Truck, trailer component data that improves service, equipment development

Today’s truck data opportunity means putting what you need to see where you need to see it.

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P.S.I. releases TireView Live mobile app

TireView Live delivers tire analytics with customizable alerts and reports.

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Kumho announces rebate

All qualifying tires include a 30-day trial as part of the Kumho Extended Warranty Program.

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Firestone’s new FD694 drive radial truck tire rolls into long-haul, regional applications

The Firestone FD694 drive tire is currently available in a 295/75R22.5 size and will soon be available in three additional sizes: 11R22.5, 11R24.5, and 285/75R24.5.

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IVECO selects Apollo Tyres’ EnduTrax tires as original equipment for Way trucks

IVECO, a brand of the IVECO Group that designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, off-road trucks and special vehicles for off-road applications, has selected the Apollo Tyres EnduTrax tire as original equipment for its Way truck ranges. The partnership marks Apollo Tyres’ first OE agreement in the

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Toyo Tires expands Toyo M671A regional drive tire sizes

The M671A incorporates Toyo Tires’ advanced e-balance design, which the company says maintains the tread profile of the tire while reducing strain.

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Yokohama Tire launches new work truck tire

The new Geolander A/T XD is available in 21 sizes with even more coming later in the year, according to the company.