PSI adds marks to MTIS hoses
Pressure Systems International added clearly identifiable markings to the flexible valve stem connection hoses of the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI. The new look incorporates a yellow stripe and the PSI name so they can be clearly recognized as proprietary MTIS hoses.
Yokohama to debut new truck tire
Yokohama Tire Corp. is launching the 703ZLË™ tire at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting and trade show Feb. 6-8 in Tampa, Fla. The 703ZL is part of Yokohama’s Z.environment line, which the company says uses high technology to make tires that cause less of an environmental impact.
Alcoa Wheel Products offers new tire management system
Alcoa Wheel Products introduced its new InTire Management System – a Web-based fleet maintenance management tool that provides real time data on tire pressure and tread depth throughout an entire fleet.
Interactive CD helps technicians maintain, service TIREMAAX
To assist service technicians in maintaining TIREMAAX automatic tire inflation systems, Hendrickson published TIREMAAX Troubleshooting, a free interactive CD.
Oliver introduces specialty application tread
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. and its subsidiary Oliver Rubber Co. introduced a specialty application tread – the APWs. This new tread features a technologically advanced tread compound called Tri-Cor, the company said.
International using Double Coin brand tires
China Manufacturers Alliance LLC (CMA) announced an agreement with International Truck and IC Corp., both Navistar Cos., to begin placing Double Coin brand radial tires on several platforms of International-built Class 4-8 vehicles and IC Corp. buses, effective immediately.
Oliver Rubber introduces premium tread
Oliver Rubber Co. recently introduced a new premium retread – the Vantage Drive. The company said it features a new, technologically advanced tread compound called “Black Armor,” which offers the benefits found in premium truck tires.
New tire pressure monitoring system offered
Fleet Specialties Co. announces a new Tire Sentry model of wireless tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), for three- and four-axle trucks and trailers using wide-base super-single tires.
Updated Meritor Tire Inflation System guide offered
ArvinMeritor and Pressure Systems International updated their technical guide covering the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI to include information about ThermALERT.
Continental launches all-position tire
Continental Tire North America, Inc. (CTNA) is introducing the General S371 all-position truck tire to the North American market.
Alcoa offers lifetime wheel warranty
Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels, a Cleveland-based business unit of Alcoa Inc., announced the expansion of its product warranty to a lifetime limited warranty across the entire automotive aftermarket replacement wheel portfolio.
Goodyear launches fuel-efficient truck tire lines
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced a new commercial tire technology and three fuel-efficient linehaul tires that it said will deliver up to 4 percent improved truck fuel economy.