ESCO introduces new commercial truck TPMS
The new commercial truck tire pressure monitoring system is installed inside the wheel/tire cavity in the drop center of the wheel, rather than an external valve stem mounted sensor. The TPMS measures tire pressure, in addition to tire heat buildup.
Accuride adds aluminum wheel capacity in Mexico
The company has completed its initial expansion of aluminum wheel production capacity at its Accuride de Mexico facility in Monterrey, Mexico. The 226,000-sq.-ft. facility was built in 1999 and employs approximately 400 people.
Michelin kicks off X One photo contest
In the “Riding on Michelin X One Tires? Win X One Stuff!” contest, X One tire users must fill out the online entry form, then upload an image of their mounted X One tires. At the end of the month, a panel of judges will select five grand prize winners; prizes also will be awarded to other submissions.
Hankook’s AH24 regional haul tire receives SmartWay verification
The AH24 is a premium regional haul, all-position tire that focuses on high-scrub applications. The tire features solid wide ribs and an improved kerf design to displace water for outstanding grip, and an enhanced sidewall design to prevent damage such as cuts and abrasions.
Love’s Truck Tire Care joins Michelin service network
The network delivers service nationwide for trucking fleets at home or on the road. Love’s also is offering select Michelin Retread Technologies tread designs at its more than 100 U.S. tire care centers.
Four man-hour retrofit for Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI
The companies recently demonstrated a four man-hour retrofit of the MTIS by PSI, which keeps tires properly inflated, improving tire maintenance management, increasing trailer up-time and bottom line return on investment.
Maintain the right PSI for better tire performance
Trick question: Would you say that most of the tires on commercial vehicles today are overinflated or underinflated? The surprising answer, according to Rick Phillips, director of commercial sales, Yokohama Tire Corp., is that most of the tires (drive and trailer) on commercial vehicles are actually overinflated. The reason for this is that many fleets
Goodyear launches fleetHQ ‘Tire Answer Man’ blog
fleetHQ’s “Ask The Tire Answer Man” blog gives fleets and owner-operators an opportunity to interact with Tim Miller, Goodyear’s “Tire Answer Man.” The blog covers a wide range of truck and truck tire-related topics, such as wide-base tires, the importance of selecting the right on-highway service provider, the EPA’s SmartWay program, and more.
Truck Tire Torque wall chart available from Myers Tire Supply
Myers Tire Supply offers a Commercial Wheel Torque Specification Chart that covers torque recommendations for hub and stud piloted wheels and demountable rims, as well as oiling recommendations and service suggestions.
Bridgestone rolls out Greatec R125A wide-base trailer radial
Available in size 445/50R22.5 (L), the new Greatec R125A wide base trailer radial provides more payload, longer tire wear and reduces costs per mile. Among other features, the tire is equipped with an exclusive belt system to maintain casing shape, as well as sidewall protector ribs to fight curbing, cuts and impacts.
Onspot releases tire chains for International TerraStar
The company now offers an automatic tire chain kit for the new International TerraStar with air suspension. An Onspot Automatic Chains kit also is available for the Terrastar with spring suspension.
Exploring wheel buying choices
Today’s fleets look at acquisition cost, lifecycle cost, weight considerations, operating environment and aesthetics when choosing wheels.