New Doran 360HD tire pressure monitoring system features “Green Means GOOD” indicator for ease of use
The new Doran 360HD tire pressure monitoring system provides the driver ‘at- a-glance’ status updates with a new patent pending "Green Means GOOD" indicator, the maker said. This next generation system monitors up to 36 tires for truck, tractor and trailer applications with wireless tire pressure sensors that are screwed on to the valve stems and transmit a signal to a monitor in the cab. The driver is alerted through multiple alarms types (audible, location, pressure and warning symbol) and a new "Fast Leak" alarm so that low tire-pressure problems can be addressed and costly breakdowns and repairs are eliminated.
Goodyear launches new Kelly regional tire
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. has introduced a new Kelly Armorsteel KRH regional tire for pickup and delivery and school buses.
Michelin Retread Technologies introduces new XDN2 retread
Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) has introduced the Michelin XDN2 Pre-Mold retread, designed as an all-weather drive retread that the company said is optimized for exceptional traction and mileage.
BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires adds ST244 and TR144 to line
BFGoodrich Commercial Truck Tires has introduced the ST244 steer tire and TR144 trailer tire to its redesigned line of commercial truck tires. The tires prominently feature a new sidewall design.
Aggressive Bridgestone M775 Drive now available
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) is now offering fleets in the U.S. the new Bridgestone M775 on/off-highway drive radial, a tire popular with logging and oil field service fleets in Canada. For severe-service applications, this aggressive drive delivers superior traction and exceptional removal mileage while being usable at highway speeds to 65 MPH, its maker said.
Michelin expands off-road application of X One wide single tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has expanded the offering of its innovative line of wide single tires to include the on-/off-road applications. The company said the Michelin X One XZY3 tire is an all-position radial tire designed for optimized weight savings and significant fuel savings in on-/off-road operations.
New Bridgestone, Bandag warranty extends coverage for premium products
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) is introducing an extended warranty for its premium truck tires and casings, increasing the coverage period for seven years and three retreads. The exclusive new limited warranty covers the company’s best-selling Bridgestone-brand premium commercial tires and casing when retreaded with the Bandag process.
Michelin introduces XZE2 regional truck tire
Michelin Americas Truck Tires has unveiled a new version of its popular regional tire, the all-position Michelin XZE tire, to leaders at the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) show. The new tire carries the designation Michelin XZE2.
TireVigil InTow monitors trailer tires
To address the increasing cost of tire maintenance, roadside delays and fuel, TireStamp Corp., a tire monitoring and tire asset management systems supplier, has announced the TireVigil InTow solution for commercial fleet operators who are plagued with trailer tire problems.
Bridgestone debuts on/off-highway wide-base tire
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC (BFNT) is introducing the Bridgestone L315, an aggressive-traction on/off-highway wide-base radial the company said is engineered for long mileage, superior traction and outstanding flotation.
SKF introduces industry-first rebuild kit for PreSet hub assemblies
SKF announced this week that it now provides the industry’s only all-in-one rebuild kit for PreSet hub assemblies. Each SKF rebuild kit contains everything needed for servicing PreSet hub assemblies, including two specific and tightly toleranced half stand tapered bearing sets, an SKF Scotseal PlusXL wheel seal, an SKF TF Hubcap (when applicable) and a precision machined PreSet bearing spacer.
P.S.I.’s Commercial Fleet Tire Digest complete Volume 1 book now available
The Commercial Fleet Tire Digest is a guide to reducing tire expenditures. Each month Al Cohn, director of new market development and engineering support for Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) discusses a subject of particular interest to fleet operators and others concerned with tire safety, wear and cost as well as how to enhance fuel economy through tire technology and use.